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California Enacts Phone-Free School Act to Limit Cell Phone Use

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the Phone-Free School Act, mandating schools to limit cell phone use by 2026. The law aims to reduce anxiety and promote student well-being amid growing ...

Hollywood Backs AI Safety Bill Amid Tensions with Silicon Valley

Over 125 celebrities, including J.J. Abrams and Jane Fonda, urge California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign SB 1047, a pivotal AI safety bill aiming to regulate AI risks. Hollywood's rally reflects g...

Californians Can Now Add Driver’s Licenses to Apple Wallet

As of today, California residents can add their driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet, enhancing convenience and security for mobile identification. The digital IDs can be used at select ...

California Senate Approves Bill to Protect Performers from AI Replicas

AB 2602 mandates that consent is needed from entertainers for creating digital replicas in various media. SAG-AFTRA's Duncan Crabtree-Ireland lauded it as a significant protective measure against l...

Google Wallet Supports California Driver's Licenses for Android Users

California driver's licenses can now be added to Google Wallet for Android users in a pilot program. Governor Gavin Newsom supports this convenience while the program opens doors for digital identi...