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July 16, 2026
Meta accused of using AI to pick employees with medical conditions for layoffs
Twenty-six current and former Meta employees, including some from California, allege the company violated federal and state laws. Meta denied the accusations.
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June 16, 2026
People are betting on elections in prediction markets. Congress is watching
As prediction markets stir debate over betting on politics, the Los Angeles mayoral race raised a new question: What happens when people wager on elections?
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June 5, 2026
AI boom fuels California growth but leaves more workers jobless
California unemployment and tech layoffs climb even as the state records strong GDP growth
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June 3, 2026
Value of Huntington Beach defense tech startup balloons to $1.8 billion
The Huntington Beach company said it raised $300 million in its latest funding round, bringing up its valuation.
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June 2, 2026
'People are getting hurt': OpenAI sued by Florida over alleged safety risks
The lawsuit alleges the San Francisco company prioritized speed and commercial gain over safety concerns, including the use of AI for self-harm and violence.
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May 8, 2026
General Motors to pay $12.5 million to settle claims it illegally sold California driver data
The settlement is the largest California Consumer Privacy Act penalty in the state's history.
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May 1, 2026
Google, Nvidia and other tech titans sign AI deal with the Pentagon
The Department of Defense said agreements with eight companies would help establish the 'United States military as an AI-first fighting force.'
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April 27, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologizes for not alerting police about Canada shooting suspect
OpenAI is facing more scrutiny over how mass shooting suspects are using its chatbot ChatGPT to plan violent attacks.
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