California has taken a big step toward regulating AI. SB 243 — a bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots in order to protect minors and vulnerable users — passed both the State Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Newsom has until October 12 to either veto […]
How Bill Gates’s fellowship program is adapting to global uncertainty
There’s plenty of uncertainty to go around this year, including a global trade war, shifting policy priorities, and an economy that’s starting to stumble. Breakthrough Energy, a climate tech organization founded by Bill Gates, has also been shifting in response. The group always placed long bets, though it appears to be reappraising some of them. […]
A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law
The California State Assembly took a big step toward regulating AI on Wednesday night, passing SB 243 — a bill that regulate AI companion chatbots in order to protect minors and vulnerable users. The legislation passed with bipartisan support and now heads to the state Senate for a final vote Friday. If Governor Gavin Newsom […]
Anthropic endorses California’s AI safety bill, SB 53
On Monday, Anthropic announced an official endorsement of SB 53, a California bill from state Senator Scott Wiener that would impose first-in-the-nation transparency requirements on the world’s largest AI model developers. Anthropic’s endorsement marks a rare and major win for SB 53, at a time when major tech groups like CTA and Chamber for Progress […]
TCU player calls out Bill Belichick's girlfriend on Instagram after UNC loss
There’s business and then there’s personal. TCU safety Bud Clark took a professional butt-kicking and turned it personal in a hurry. After the Horned Frogs beat UNC 48-14 Clark celebrated with fans and teammates but his most noteworthy comments came on Instagram. The safety went live on his personal account yelling into the camera “Belichick […]