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Fred Greaves/CalMattersProponents say Prop. 2 would allow the state to shore up its reserves for an economic downturn. Critics say it would only allow state leaders to spend more in the future. -
Anna Hoch-Kenney/CalMattersCalifornia and dozens of countries want mandatory AI audits, conducted by AI evaluators. Lawmakers are still learning about the job — and its pitfalls.
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The watchdog Citizens’ Utility Board called the agreement with Pacific Power “the strongest from a for-profit electric utility yet” under Oregon’s POWER Act. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven data center bills into law on Monday, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry. -
Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton agree AI safety is important. What they will do to ensure it is less clear. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered state agencies to develop safety regulations for artificial intelligence after vetoing tougher rules two years ago. -
The committee posted a 20-page report of “preliminary learnings and questions” the public can comment on through Oct. 24. -
Even a decade ago, the horror stories behind some of the 13 bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Thursday seemed the stuff of fiction. No more. -
Lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session in Sacramento this week following tumultuous debates and last-minute proposals. -
On a February evening in New Brunswick, New Jersey, community activist Ben Dziobek ran toward a crowd of hundreds waiting outside New Brunswick’s city hall shouting, "They canceled it! They canceled it!" -
The use of chatbots has exploded over the last two years, and people are increasingly turning to them for mental health advice. SB 903 would ban advertising chatbots as therapy and add rules for AI use in formal health spaces. -
Oregon would join 15 other states that have proposed data center pauses in the last year. -
Jonathan Lockwood’s bid for an Oregon congressional seat is over, but the GOP firebrand may have an impact on the state’s election landscape yet. -
Mount Shasta officials say they'll reject a proposed AI data center at the former Crystal Geyser site, citing concerns about water use and limited economic benefits.
