AI
EFF Issues Statement on California Governor's AI Order
EFF issued a statement on California governor's AI executive order, urging action on immediate harms and stronger reporting.
Tags: California
Internet Voices
California Signs 12 Child Protection Bills: Social Media Ban Paired with Education
California governor signs 12 child protection bills. The under-16 SNS ban is criticized, while 2 literacy bills are seen as constitutional.
Internet Voices
California DROP Tool Centralizes Personal Data Deletion
California's DROP tool lets users request deletion and sales halt of personal data from 614 data brokers in a single application. It's gaining attention as a mechanism to enhance privacy protection effectiveness.
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California's Recycling Labeling Law Halted by Federal Judge
California's "Truth in Recycling" law, which tightens conditions for using recycling symbols, has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge over potential First Amendment violations.
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California Withdraws Proposal to Expand Age Verification Law
California legislature removes mandatory age verification for browsers and websites from A.B.1856. However, A.B.1043 still faces constitutional challenges.
Gadgets
Daisy One Enters the High-End Noise-Canceling Market at $399
California-based startup Daisy Sound launches its first headphones, the Daisy One, featuring a machined aluminum body and noise-canceling technology, competing with Apple and Sony at $399.
Internet Voices
California's "Billionaire Tax" Heads to November Ballot—Met with Resistance from Silicon Valley Tycoons
California's "Billionaire Tax" proposal has gathered enough signatures for a November ballot. The initiative seeks a one-time 5% tax on residents with a net worth exceeding $1 billion. While unions advocate using the funds for healthcare and education, tech moguls like Google's co-founders strongly oppose the measure.
Internet Voices
California Bill S.B. 2564 to Ban Surveillance Pricing
California's bill S.B. 2564 aims to ban "surveillance pricing," which sells the same product at different prices based on personal data. The EFF supports the bill, highlighting its significance for privacy and fairness.