House passes bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costsThe bill passed by a vote of 417-3.Santa Rosa Press Democrat21d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyai data center bill passage
Divisions emerge in the tech industry over calls for a coordinated AI slowdownConcerns about artificial intelligence evading human control have intensified in recent days. Tech leaders, lawmakers and international officials are debating whether to slow AI development.Santa Rosa Press Democrat21d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyai development debate
Johnson recesses House early as Massie pushes Hegseth impeachmentHouse Speaker Mike Johnson has struggled to lead the majority, but he says the record shows the House has delivered on its priorities.Santa Rosa Press Democrat22d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentThomas MassieMike Johnsonhouse recesses for midterm elections
Federal prosecutors charge 3 with stealing $12M in homelessness aid in Southern CaliforniaThis is the second arrest in Southern California this week related to federal fraud charges.Santa Rosa Press Democrat22d agoWhole story →BuildJusticehomelessness aid fraud arrests
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California law to ban AI actors in ads without disclosureCalifornia companies will be required to disclose when they use artificial intelligence-generated actors to sell a product or service, under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Wednesday.Santa Rosa Press Democrat22d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentGavin NewsomS 1050california ai ad law signing
AOC accuses Robert Kraft of trying to censor Macklemore's free speech'We need to be very clear about how dangerous a precedent this is,' Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said about reports that Kraft lined up stadiums to stop Macklemore from performing with Ed Sheeran.Santa Rosa Press Democrat22d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentAlexandria Ocasio-Cortezmacklemore censorship controversy
Sweeping college sports overhaul bill clears hurdle in Senate voteLegislation to regulate college sports cleared a hurdle in the Senate. The bill aims to put guardrails around spending in college sports.Santa Rosa Press Democrat22d agoWhole story →CultureEducationcollege sports bill vote
US futures climb ahead of Fed interest rate call, retail sales numbersU.S. futures are rising as investors await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, with high expectations of a hike.Santa Rosa Press Democrat22d agoWhole story →EconomyCommercefed interest rate decision
Judge refers Philadelphia district attorney to federal prosecutors for investigationThe judge recommended that the DOJ investigate whether Krasner committed any crimes, including perjury and obstruction of justice.Santa Rosa Press Democrat22d agoWhole story →Justicephiladelphia da investigation