San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie: ‘We Are a City on the Rise’
I first met Daniel Lurie, San Francisco’s newly minted mayor, about five minutes before we walked onstage at WIRED’s Big Interview event, held in his city last week. Lurie’s team let me…
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OpenAI Locks Down San Francisco Offices Following Alleged Threat From Activist
OpenAI employees in San Francisco were told to stay inside the office on Friday afternoon after the company purportedly received a threat from an individual who was previously associated…
Mark Zuckerberg Opened an Illegal School at His Palo Alto Compound. His Neighbors Revolted
The email also asks the Zuckerbergs to, “ideally stop—but at a minimum give us extended breaks from—the acquisition, demolition and construction cycle to let the neighborhood recover from…
Is Silicon Valley Still the Tech Capital?
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley recorded in front of a live audience in San Francisco, our hosts discuss Silicon Valley's history and future. Source link
Inside the Man vs. Machine Hackathon
Then there’s Eric Chong, a 37-year-old who has a background in dentistry and previously cofounded a startup that simplifies medical billing for dentists. He was placed on the “machine”…
Risking Its Market Position, California Takes Another Stab at AI Regulation
Legislators should start listening to the techno-optimists and focus on the benefits of rapid, unimpeded AI innovation, rather than just worrying about the risks. Source link
Tesla Readies a Taxi Service in San Francisco—but Not With Robotaxis
Tesla has publicly staked its future on its robotaxis. Now the company is planning to launch a public car service in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tesla is calling it a “robotaxi” service,…
Inside the AI Party at the End of the World
In a $30 million mansion perched on a cliff overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, a group of AI researchers, philosophers, and technologists gathered to discuss the end of humanity. The…
California in settlement talks with Uber, Lyft over wage theft claims
In early 2020, thousands of drivers — led by Southern California advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United — filed claims with the state against Uber and Lyft. They alleged the companies had…
Waymo is getting ready to tackle Los Angeles' freeways. How have the robotaxis fared so far?
Waymo’s fleet of electric, self-driving taxis has been on the streets of Los Angeles for a few months now. And in a post on X this week, the company announced it was set to take on the…
California, other states sue to block Trump executive order on birthright citizenship
California, a coalition of other states and the city of San Francisco sued the federal government Tuesday over President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship via executive order —…
Trump names Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle has been nominated to serve as United States ambassador to Greece, President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday. Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host now deeply enmeshed in…
Opinion: On homelessness, liberal California and the ultraconservative Supreme Court largely agree
What does a small, solidly Republican city in Oregon have in common with California’s largest liberal enclaves? All breathed a sigh of relief this year thanks to the far-right U.S. Supreme…
China, US to hold talks in near future on economic, trade issues: Reports
USA China relations progress (Photo: Reuters) 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 01 2024 | 2:19 PM IST Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and his US counterpart will hold a call in the near…
Jane Goodall announces youth-action program coming to San Francisco
(KRON) — Doctor Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) and a United Nations Messenger of Peace, made an appearance at San Francisco’s Dreamforce conference on Wednesday.…
In 'liberal' San Francisco, the sole progressive vying for mayor is an underdog
SAN FRANCISCO — After 17 years wielding power and influence on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Aaron Peskin is facing a rather existential moment: Has this famously liberal city…
'A stab in the back.' How Elon Musk's decision to move X from San Francisco is stirring mixed emotions
SAN FRANCISCO — When Elon Musk took over Twitter in 2022, it marked a new era for the struggling San Francisco company. As the deal neared completion, Musk, the eccentric entrepreneur…
Yelp versus Google: An antitrust court fight plays out in San Francisco
San Francisco — For years, Yelp has complained about Google’s practices, alleging that the tech giant placed its own products above competitors in Google search results. Yelp says when a…
Uber will add driverless Cruise vehicles to its fleet in 2025
After losing its California operating license last year over safety concerns, the autonomous vehicle company Cruise will soon partner with Uber to offer driverless transportation through…
Why some Silicon Valley investors are backing the Trump-Vance campaign
SAN FRANCISCO — For many years, Republicans and ardent supporters of former President Trump haven’t been super popular in Silicon Valley circles. But the sentiment has shifted in recent…
‘No indication’ Australian CEO was assaulted in San Francisco, SFPD says
(KRON) — The San Francisco Police Department is pushing back against reports that an Australian CEO was assaulted while in San Francisco. SFPD told KRON4 Thursday that there is “no…