‘The Political Cartoons of Today:’ Judge Blocks California Law Banning ‘Deepfake’ Videos of Politicians
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a recently passed California law aimed at curbing the spread of AI-generated deepfakes depicting political candidates. “While well-founded fears of a digitally manipulated media environment may be justified, this fear has given lawmakers the opportunity to engage in criticism, parody, and , does not […]
Two human cases of bird flu confirmed in California as infection continues to spread in US: CDC
CDC issues warning regarding bird flu incident Fox News medical contributor Dr. Mark Siegel talks about what you need to know about bird flu and why it's important not to look directly at the eclipse without proper glasses. The California Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Department of Public Health announced that […]
Wreck of WWII ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ discovered off California
A wreck once known as the mysterious “Ghost Ship of the Pacific,” which fought on both sides of the Pacific theater during World War II, has been discovered off the coast of California in “exceptional” condition. The remains of the 100-year-old Navy destroyer USS Stewart were discovered about 3,500 feet under the sea in the […]
Two California dairy workers infected with bird flu, latest human cases in US
Two dairy workers in California have contracted avian influenza, making them the 15th and 16th human cases detected this year in an ongoing outbreak affecting the country's dairy cows, health officials said. authorities announced Thursday. The latest case was found in a worker who came into contact with infected cattle in California's Central Valley, where […]
California pot shops can serve food and drinks like in Amsterdam ‘cafes’ under new bill
Under a new bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, Californians will be able to eat, drink and revel in Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. Starting Jan. 1, cities in the Golden State can allow marijuana dispensaries to serve customers fresh hot food and non-alcoholic beverages and host live concerts and comedy shows. “Cannabis […]
Federal judge blocks California law banning election deepfakes
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked a California bill that would have outlawed AI-generated “deepfake” content and required the removal of “deceptive content” from social media. The preliminary injunction comes just two weeks after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a controversial bill that sparked a spat with X Company owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. […]
Doritos, Mountain Dew and Cheetos and other colorful snacks will be banned from California schools
Some of the most popular lunchroom snacks from childhood are either banned from California lunchrooms or are slated to become much less colorful. These include Doritos, Mountain Dew, M&Ms, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, Fruit Loops, Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Starburst, Skittles, and more. This comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California School Food Safety Act, which bans […]
Chipotle exec blames sales slump in California on inflation — not state’s $20 minimum wage
Chipotle President Jack Hartung said California consumers are spending less because of inflation and insisted that price hikes following the state's new $20 minimum wage were not a factor in the decline in sales. “I think it's a macro resistance to inflation in general and in California.” Hartung said in an interview with CNBC's Jim […]
California Gov. Newsom signs bills to protect children from AI deepfake nudes
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Sunday to protect minors from harmful sexual images of children created through the misuse of artificial intelligence tools. Supporters of the bill argue that current law would allow district attorneys to charge those who possess or distribute AI-generated images of child sexual abuse if they cannot prove […]
Gavin Newsom Signs Bill to Create Marijuana Cafés in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law this week allowing the establishment of Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes, after vetoing a similar bill last year over concerns about smoking in public. did. The bill is AB1775, Authorizes local jurisdictions to permit the manufacture or sale of non-cannabis food or beverage products, as specified, by licensed retailers […]