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California Acknowledges Using High-Risk AI Tools, Including Some Left Out of Last Year’s Report
California officials now acknowledge the state is using several high-risk automated systems to help make decisions that can affect residents’ access to benefits, education...
California Democrats Reach Budget Deal With Spending Above Newsom’s Proposal
California lawmakers are poised to approve a $356 billion state budget Monday that would preserve or postpone many of the social service reductions Gov....
California Lawmakers Weigh Local News Funding Cuts as Industry Pressures Mount
California’s recent investment in local and ethnic media could be in jeopardy as state budget negotiations move toward a final deal.
Last year, the state...
California Should Keep Children 16 and Younger Off Addictive Social Media Platforms
California parents are being urged to pay close attention to a state proposal aimed at keeping younger teenagers off social media platforms designed with...
Board of Equalization Wields Limited Power, but Donors Still Pour Millions Into Races
Members of California’s Board of Equalization earn $185,000 a year for a post that now carries far less authority than it once did. Yet...
