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OpenAI supports California AI bill requiring 'watermarking' of synthetic content
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - ChatGPT developer OpenAI is supporting a California bill that would require tech companies to label AI-generated content, which can range from harmless memes to deepfakes aimed at spreading misinformation about political candidates.
Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing service
Cruise’s trouble-ridden robotaxis are on the road to joining Uber’s ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that once appeared poised to compete for passengers. The alliance is the latest change in direction for Cruise since its license to provide driverless rides was suspended in October 2023 after one of its robotaxis dragged a jaywalking pedestrian who had been struck by a human-driven vehicle across a darkened San Francisco street. Cruise's robotaxis are still sidelined in California, but some of its Chevy Bolts are giving autonomous rides in Phoenix and Dallas with humans behind the wheel to take over if something goes wrong.
805 law: Bloom firm settles federal suit over PPP allegations
The Bloom Firm and senior managers Lisa Bloom and Braden Pollock have agreed to pay $274,000 to settle allegations that they violated the federal False Claims Act. The law firm is based in Calabasas. Martin Estrada, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, based in Los Angeles, announced the settlement Aug.15. Estrada’s office alleged that…
Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
AP — Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and worksites, according to an Associated Press review of federal records and data. The problem stems from a complex set of flood […]
Delivery drivers at third-party company in California are Amazon employees, NLRB finds
Workers at a company that delivered packages for Amazon are considered employees of the e-commerce giant, the National Labor Relations Board said, rejecting Amazon's claim that it is not responsible for the subcontractor's staff. The finding, issued by a regional director of the NLRB in Los Angeles, determined there was...
New Waves, New Hats: SGA’s Fashion Forward Initiative
To kick off the new academic year for the incoming class of 2028, the Student Government Association (SGA) treated the new Waves to customized trucker hats at the NSO Block Party on Aug. 16. The celebration, located in Mullin Town Square, was a closing to the long, yet exciting celebration...
Driving the Extra Mile: Students who Dine through the Canyon
Whether students are tired of on-campus dining options or simply looking to discover new restaurants, a willingness to drive about 30 minutes through the canyon gives an opportunity to come upon new favorites. Sophomore Suzy Mirzakhanyan has eaten at many of Malibu’s local restaurants. “A lot of Chipotle, Prince...
Worlds largest cornhole festival held at Ventura County Fairgrounds
What began as an end-of-summer block party at Spencer Makenzie's restaurant in Ventura, has turned into the world's largest cornhole festival. The Throwdown Cornhole Festival celebrated its 14th year this year at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, Aug. 23-25th. The post Worlds largest cornhole festival held at Ventura County Fairgrounds appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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