Once again our neighbor to the north has an intriguing proposal by the mayor of San Francisco. Stealing a march on San Jose, the true epicenter of innovation, Gavin Newsom has positioned this new program as a way to offer universal and affordable broadband Internet access to the city’s residents and businesses. Google has responded in a big way, promising free wireless Internet service. The Mountain View company has a pile of cash and is thirsting to make a big impact. This is important because it is unique and ground breaking.
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Trump’s New Order Against State AI Regulations Hits CA Efforts
Since 2016, California enacted more AI regulations than any other state. The president’s new order against such laws worries state officials.
PG&E Could Stick Customers with Bill for San Jose’s Energy-Guzzling AI Data Centers
Artificial intelligence and its growing demand for data centers are putting new pressure on California’s electric grid. In San Jose, supporters see jobs and investment, but a key ratepayer advocate worries customers could end up paying for upgrades.
San Jose Downtown Association Appoints Brian Kurtz as CEO
Kurtz is a nationally recognized leader in downtown management and urban revitalization, bringing a track record of transformative impact and strategic innovation.
Judge Rules Meta Is Not Illegal Monopoly, Rejecting FTC Attempt to Scrap Instagram, WhatsApp Acquisitions
The federal suit alleged that Facebook, which later became Meta, overpaid to acquire Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 as part of a strategy to eliminate social networking competitors.
Giant Data Centers Put New Strain on California’s Power Grid
A new report estimates that California’s data centers are driving increases in electricity use, water demand and pollution even as lawmakers stall on oversight.
AT&T Lobbies Legislators To Remove Landlines for Emergency Calls
AT&T’s failed effort this year to retire copper landlines in parts of California seemed to have support from a diverse grassroots coalition. But many of the members had ties with the telecom giant.
Judge Says Trump Can’t Withhold Funds or Demand Payment from University of California
The judge has sided with scholars several times since June in halting Trump’s termination of science and health research funding. The latest ruling that the President used “unlawful coercion” against the University of California is the most sweeping yet.
Big Money Propelled Both Pro and Anti Prop 50 Campaigns
Most of the $95 million raised both for and against today’s ballot measure came from fewer than 20 total contributors.
Anti-tax-hike Side Accuses Santa County Sheriff of Wrongdoing in Measure A Campaign
Sheriff’s Office says Jonsen was unaware of the Fair Political Practices Commission complaint.
Supporters Lead in Fundraising for Prop. 50, as Race Remains Close
On Nov. 4, Californians will decide whether the state should gerrymander its congressional districts to favor Democrats.
California Lawmakers Send AI Regulation Bills to Newsom
Most plans to regulate data centers died in the state’s Legislature this year, despite a nationwide backlash. Two surviving bills aim to promote disclosure of energy and water use.
CA Lawmakers Deliver Climate, Housing and Labor Wins to Newsom
California leaders wrapped up this year’s legislative session Saturday afternoon, prolonged by last-minute backroom deals on climate and energy, sparking deep frustration among some lawmakers.
Labor Lifts Opposition to Building Taller Apartments along Transit Routes
A powerful California construction union is no longer fighting a bill that would ease barriers to the construction of tall apartment buildings near train and bus stations.
The Militarization of Silicon Valley
In a major shift, Google, OpenAI, Meta and venture capitalists — many of whom had once forsworn involvement in war — have embraced the military industrial complex.
Silicon Valley’s ‘Hard Tech’ Tilts Towards San Francisco
Goodbye to the age of consumer websites and mobile apps, as some observers say the impact of AI shifts innovation’s epicenter away from San Jose.
