California Senate passes bill that aims to make AI chatbots safer
California lawmakers on Tuesday moved one step closer to placing more guardrails around artificial intelligence-powered chatbots. The Senate passed a bill that aims to make chatbots used for companionship safer…
AMC Networks partners with AI startup Runway
AMC Networks, known for series such as “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking Dead,” is partnering with AI startup Runway to use AI tools for marketing and developing its TV shows.…
Meta sued by Eminem’s publishing company over alleged copyright infringement
Eight Mile Style, a company that owns some of Eminem’s most popular songs, is suing social media giant Meta over alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court…
5 burning questions about the new Nintendo Switch 2, answered
The Nintendo Switch 2 console has officially been released, as retailers opened their doors at midnight — 9 p.m. here on the West Coast — to welcome early adapters and…
Soaring demand for Nintendo Switch 2 boosts massive video game market
Benedict Corpuz has always been a “day one” type of person when it comes to fueling his video game habit. Beginning in his high school years, the 45-year-old flight attendant…
Venture capital investment rises in L.A., and not just for AI startups
Early this year, private equity firm Blackstone bet big on the future of artificial intelligence by investing $300 million in a Chatsworth company that’s been around for more than two…
Job opportunities at the Port of Los Angeles are down by half
Job opportunities at the Port of Los Angeles are dwindling as President Trump’s steep tariffs take a hit on global trade and a major economic engine for the regional economy.…
Snap looks to take on rivals with new augmented reality glasses
For years, Snap has envisioned a future where people wear glasses to view and interact with computer-generated images without having to scroll through their smartphones. The Santa Monica-based tech company…
AI toys? Barbie maker Mattel teams with OpenAI to create new products
Your next toy or game may be able to converse with you. Mattel, the El Segundo toy maker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, said Thursday that it’s teaming up with…
Film studios turn to Roblox and Minecraft to attract young moviegoers
Surrounded by virtual cliffs and a cascading waterfall, dragon riders on Roblox’s massive online gaming platform immerse themselves in a memorable scene from “How to Train Your Dragon.” In the…