Technology Tech giants are spending more than ever to shape California politics. See how much By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | March 27, 2026 It’s the start of what could be a spending blitz in the upcoming election.
Technology California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | March 25, 2026 This case, and others like it, have produced reams of internal documents showing how executives put profits over teens’ mental wellness.
Around Town Highlander Robotics wins top award in San Francisco By Reader Submission | Kevin Clark | March 24, 2026 The team is composed of 62 students from 12 high schools around the area.
featured Judge fast-tracks hearing on Anthropic’s injunction request against War Department By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 Anthropic argues that Sec'y Hegseth acted in retaliation for the company's public position on AI safety -- in violation of the First Amendment.
Technology Sutter Health’s new robotic surgical systems in SF aim to speed patient recovery By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | March 11, 2026 The technology will enable surgeons to operate with greater precision and improve post-surgery recovery times.
California California schools debate how much AI belongs in classrooms By Betty Márquez Rosales | March 10, 2026 Experts urge caution, as risks currently outweigh benefits; school community feedback critical in ed tech use, experts say.
Featured in Category Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerable seniors By Paula Span | KFF Health News | March 10, 2026 Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.
Education California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: ‘The chatbot is outdated’ By Martin Romero | CalMatters | March 6, 2026 AI-powered chatbots intended to help students navigate admissions, financial aid and campus services struggle to consistently provide clear and accurate answers.
Bay Area Teachers need training on artificial intelligence, U.S. House legislators say By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | March 3, 2026 Trump administration’s closure of the Office of Educational Technology would make new training nearly impossible.
Education AI images scandalized a California elementary school. Now the state is pushing new safeguards By Khari Johnson, CalMatters | February 26, 2026 With AI rapidly becoming more prevalent in society, effectively managing the technology in schools has become an urgent issue.