Waymo suspends all freeway rides over safety
Waymo said that it’s pausing its robotaxi services on freeways in the U.S. as it updates its software to improve performance around construction zones and flooded roads. Before the suspension,…
Another California tech company lays off thousands
The layoffs bludgeoning the tech industry continued this week as artificial intelligence reshapes the industry. Mountain View-based Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, on Wednesday said it was laying off 17%…
Archer and Joby are battling to get ahead in the race to make air taxis a reality
Two California companies at the front of the global race to bring battery-powered air taxis to the public are trying to trip each other up in court. While Joby Aviation…
Disney faces $5-million lawsuit over use of facial recognition technology.
A visitor has filed a $5-million lawsuit against Disneyland for allegedly failing to properly disclose the use of facial-recognition technology at park and collecting sensitive data on guests. Summer Christine…
Online retailer Shein to acquire San Francisco-based Everlane
Shein, one of the largest fast-fashion retailers in the world, is set to acquire the “quiet luxury” apparel brand Everlane, media reports said. Shein will buy Everlane from majority owner…
Jury rejects Elon Musk’s lawsuit, sides with OpenAI in bitter feud over AI future
A federal jury has sided with OpenAI and its top executives Monday in a feud with Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to guide…
AI has invaded the L.A. mayor’s race. Some fear it’s just the beginning
The Hollywood sign is ablaze as Spencer Pratt, the reality TV star now running for mayor of Los Angeles, suits up as Batman, enters City Hall and leads the people…
Tech leaders funding Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor say it’s not about tech
San José Mayor Matt Mahan’s run for California governor has been defined from the start by his donor list. Mahan entered the race late and with little statewide name recognition,…
Gamers are protesting a private equity’s purchase of Electronic Arts
As Electronic Arts moves closer to closing a sale of the gaming company to Saudi Arabian investors, it’s facing backlash from a group of protestors who are calling it a…
LinkedIn, Cisco and Amazon are the latest tech companies laying off more workers
Job cuts are hammering the tech industry as companies ramp up investments in artificial intelligence. This week, San Jose-based tech company Cisco said it was cutting fewer than 4,000 jobs…