California

Apple to Participate in California Mobile Driver’s License Pilot Program
Apple to Participate in California Mobile Driver’s License Pilot Program
August 15, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Californians will soon be able to present their driver’s licenses or state IDs by using an iPhone or Apple Watch. Apple is working with the...

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US Eyes Financial AI Regulations as EU Law May Impact Healthcare Tech
US Eyes Financial AI Regulations as EU Law May Impact Healthcare Tech
August 14, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic are racing to establish artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, with California poised to vote on strict AI oversight as...

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AI Sector Takes Aim at California Safety Bill
AI Sector Takes Aim at California Safety Bill
August 08, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

A bill in California would require artificial intelligence companies to conduct tests to prevent “catastrophic harm.” However, AI firms are trying to curtail the legislation,...

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Uber, Lyft Applaud California Supreme Court Ruling on Gig Workers
Uber, Lyft Applaud California Supreme Court Ruling on Gig Workers
July 25, 2024  |  Gig Economy

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday (July 25) that gig workers can be classified as independent contractors, ending a long legal battle in the state....

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California Institutes New Credit Card Code for Gun Sellers
California Institutes New Credit Card Code for Gun Sellers
July 08, 2024  |  Credit Cards

California now requires credit card companies to designate a code for gun sellers. California became the first state in the country to enforce a four-digit...

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Global AI Regulation Heats Up: France Targets Nvidia, California Proposes Safety Rules and US Senators Challenge FCC on Political Ads
Global AI Regulation Heats Up: France Targets Nvidia, California Proposes Safety Rules and US Senators...
July 02, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Governments and regulators worldwide are scrambling to address the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. From France’s antitrust investigation into Nvidia to California’s new...

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Court Rejects Uber’s Challenge to California Gig Worker Law
Court Rejects Uber’s Challenge to California Gig Worker Law
June 10, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber said Monday (June 10) that a U.S. appeals court decision rejecting the company’s challenge to a California law that could force it to treat...

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Silicon Valley on Edge as New AI Regulation Bill Advances in California
Silicon Valley on Edge as New AI Regulation Bill Advances in California
June 07, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

A new California legislative proposal, SB 1047, is sending ripples of concern through Silicon Valley. Introduced by State Sen. Scott Wiener, the bill seeks to...

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AI Regulations: Illinois Tackles Deepfakes and EEOC Taps New AI Chief
AI Regulations: Illinois Tackles Deepfakes and EEOC Taps New AI Chief
June 05, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly advancing and permeating various aspects of society, lawmakers and government agencies are grappling with the challenges of regulating this technology....

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