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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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Meta asks California AG to block OpenAI’s switch from non-profit to for-profit

Dear General Bonta: As a California company that builds Generative AI technology, Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”) is deeply concerned about OpenAI’s attempt to shed the non-profit status under which it was founded in order to establish a for-profit entity. We urge you to review this proposed transaction, including the nature and timing of any transfer of assets from OpenAI’s non-profit…
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digitpatrox2 weeks ago
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Ransomware gang claims attack on California hospital that forced staff to use pen and paper

Ransomware gang Termite today claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Watsonville Community Hospital in California. The hospital reported an IT disruption on November 29, 2024 that forced it to shut down access to the internet, electronic health records, and prescription notifications. Staff reverted to pen-and-paper records, and the hospital’s homepage still displays a message about the disruption as of…
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digitpatroxOctober 8, 2024
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California Bans 6 Food Dyes in School Foods

“As a lawmaker, a parent, and someone who struggled with ADHD, I find it unacceptable that we allow schools to serve foods with additives that are linked to cancer, hyperactivity, and neurobehavioral harms,” says Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino), the California state assemblyman who authored the bill. “This bipartisan law will empower schools to better protect the health and well-being of students…
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digitpatroxOctober 1, 2024
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California Governor Newsom vetoes AI safety bill, arguing it’s ‘not the best approach’ – Computerworld

Additionally, Newsom has directed state agencies to engage with leading AI experts to develop “empirical, science-based trajectory analysis” for AI systems, with a focus on high-risk environments. He also announced plans to work closely with labor unions, academic institutions, and private sector stakeholders to explore the use of Gen AI technology in workplaces, ensuring that AI tools can benefit workers…
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digitpatroxSeptember 30, 2024
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California governor vetoes major AI safety bill

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047) today. In his veto message, Governor Newsom cited multiple factors in his decision, including the burden the bill would have placed on AI companies, California’s lead in the space, and a critique that the bill may be too broad. “While well-intentioned, SB…
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digitpatroxSeptember 17, 2024
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California governor signs rules limiting AI actor clones

California governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills that will protect performers from having their likeness simulated by AI digital replicas. The two SAG-AFTRA supported bills, AB 2602 and AB 1836, were passed by the California legislature in August and are part of a slate of state-level AI regulations. AB 2602 bars contract provisions that would let companies use a…
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digitpatroxSeptember 2, 2024
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California rehab center hacked by Abyss, SSNs compromised

Turning Point of Central California over the weekend confirmed it notified at least 500 people of a May 2024 data breach that compromised current and former employee names, Social Security numbers, and addresses. Ransomware group Abyss claimed responsibility for the attack shortly after it occurred and gave Turning Point until July 2 to pay a ransom, or else the stolen…
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digitpatroxAugust 29, 2024
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California lawmakers approve sweeping AI legislation – here’s what it means for the industry

California’s controversial AI safety bill has passed a major hurdle, bringing the industry one step closer to comply with safety testing for the most advanced AI models. SB 1047 was passed following a 41-9 vote in the California legislature, though still requires approval — or a formal veto — from Governor Gavin Newsom before the end of September. Newsom hasn’t…
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digitpatroxAugust 29, 2024
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California State Assembly passes sweeping AI safety bill

The California State Assembly has passed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047), Reuters reports. The bill is one of the first significant regulations of artificial intelligence in the US. The bill, which has been a flashpoint for debate in Silicon Valley and beyond, would obligate AI companies operating in California to implement a…
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digitpatroxAugust 24, 2024
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California Just Added Support for Digital IDs on Android

Carrying our IDs in a digital manner in our smartphones is pretty cool, but we can’t do that with every single card just yet. Now, though, one more state is being added to the list: California. Governor Gavin Newsom has just announced the addition of Google Wallet as a secure and convenient option for holding digital driver’s licenses and identification…
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