California Democrats pass more than 20 bills to curtail AI and social media

California’s Democratic-controlled Legislature passed a torrent of bills as their session came to a close Monday night, including more than two dozen measures that would restrict various uses of AI and curtail how social media companies’ products can be used by minors.

SB 186 would exempt indie projects from business tax credit caps and allow film and TV production to monetize their refunds faster.

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Lawmakers in California have passed a bill that would require state agencies that collect demographic information to allow people to identify their Jewish identity

Lawmakers in California have passed a bill that would require state agencies that collect demographic information to allow people to identify their Jewish identity

As the legislative session moves closer to the end, California lawmakers will decide on bills that tackle issues including social media safety and AI's impact on jobs.

Hizzoner rolled out the first legislative bill signing of his administration with two weird events that featured fake restaurant decor including checkered tablecloths, salt-and-pepper shakers and phony table numbers.

California lawmakers unanimously passed legislation last week to ensure that school administrators are informed about past accusations of misconduct against teachers as part of their hiring process. The legislation follows a KQED-ProPublica investigation revealing how delays and inaction, combined with a lack of transp

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