Topic: governor newsom
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California Bans Loud Ads on Netflix and YouTube
California has passed a law requiring streaming platforms to maintain consistent audio levels between programming and ads, effective July 2026, to address viewer complaints about loud commercials. The legislation, Bill 576, was inspired by personal stories of disrupted sleep and aims to protect f...
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Anthropic Backs California's AI Safety Bill SB 53
Anthropic supports California's SB 53, which would impose transparency and safety obligations on major AI developers, despite opposition from some tech groups. The bill mandates that leading AI firms establish safety protocols, disclose security assessments, and protect whistleblowers, focusing o...
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California Uber, Lyft Drivers Win Right to Unionize
California has passed a law allowing hundreds of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize, granting them collective bargaining rights for better pay and working conditions. The legislation resulted from a compromise between state officials, labor unions, and gig economy companies, balancing...
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California's New AI Law: A Big Tech Victory
California has enacted the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, requiring major AI companies to disclose safety protocols and report incidents without mandating safety testing. The law applies to firms with at least $500 million in annual revenue and emphasizes voluntary transpar...
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