AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Landmark Bill Creating AI Safety Measures
The law requires AI companies to disclose safety protocols for their most advanced models and report safety incidents to the state within 15 days.
Satellite
California Rejects Military Plan to Increase SpaceX Launches
State panel denies Musk for a second time.
AI
House Includes 10-Year Ban on States Regulating AI in Budget Bill
The provision is tucked into the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s sweeping markup, would be a major boon to the AI industry.
Trump Vance Administration
Musk Uses X Ownership and White House Status to Intimidate Detractors
'This is a combination of economic, media and political power that I believe has never been seen before in any democracy.'
SpaceX
Newsom: ‘I’m with Elon’ on More California Rocket Launches
Musk wants to increase annual allowed launches from Vandenberg from 36 to 50 in a year.
AI
California Governor Vetoes Bill to Create First-in-Nation AI Safety Measures
'I do not believe this is the best approach to protecting the public from real threats posed by the technology.'
Broadband's Impact
Senators Urge Tech Giants to Address Election Disinformation
Tech CEOs must submit plans by Oct. 1 to address AI election disinformation.
Public Safety
California AI Safety Bill Faces Final Hurdle
The proposed law demands rigorous safeguards for AI systems that pose the highest risks.
New York
New York Signs Social Media Algorithm Block for Minors
The bill requires social media platforms to cease using algorithms for children's online accounts.
Gavin Newsom
California Issues Last Mile Fund Draft Resolutions
Applicants for California's Last Mile Federal Funding Account can expect to receive feedback soon.
Middle Mile
California Middle-Mile Initiative Prioritizes Connecting Local Grant Applicants
The $3.8-billion program's director said 107 grant applicants intend to connect to its infrastructure.
CPUC
Mark Monroe Guides Ahead-of-Schedule Middle Mile Program
A proposed budget from the governor's office steps back from guaranteeing more money amid rising costs.
Gavin Newsom
AI Startup Says California AI Bill Will Hamper Innovation
The bill increases regulatory requirements for machine learning systems in California.
Gavin Newsom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Proposes $2 Billion Cut In Broadband Projects
The proposal would represent a setback to the state's broadband ambitions.
Gavin Newsom
FCC Testing Wireless Alerts, 6 GHz Concerns, California Privacy Bill for Minors
The FCC will test the location accuracy of wireless tests over two days in September.
Tribal
Sen. Alex Padilla Emphasizes Billions in Broadband Funds for California
California also has 18 projects that are part of the state’s $6-billion broadband investment under its California Comeback Plan.
