Hiltzik: How financial machinations crippled Red Lobster
At first glance, the story of Red Lobster's bankruptcy is about one of the seven deadly sins: gluttony. The most…
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OpenAI pauses ChatGPT voice that sounds like Scarlett Johansson
When OpenAI unveiled its new voice assistant technology this month, it immediately drew comparisons to Spike Jonze's 2013 sci-fi film…
Hims & Hers Weight Loss Adds GLP-1 Compound Injections
His and hers products are shown. His and hers Digital pharmacy startup Health for him and her is introducing access…
Facebook's former DEI director receives 5 years in prison for fraud
A former head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives at Facebook and Nike was sentenced to five years in prison…
Opinion: Whatever Big Oil wants, Big Oil gets. As long as he finances Trump
What better sign could there be that we are drowning in political outrage, that we are accustomed to it, than…
Oakland Unified Scraps Diesel for All-Electric School Bus Fleet
The days of diesel fumes choking the air for hundreds of Bay Area students appear to be in the rearview…
Former Fresno Rep. TJ Cox, a Democrat, is expected to take a plea deal in the fraud case.
TJ Cox, a former Democratic congressman from Fresno, is finalizing a plea deal in a wide-ranging federal case in which…
Sony warns tech companies: don't use our music to train your AI
Sony Music Group is sending letters to 700 AI developers and music streaming services warning them not to use their…
Air regulators criticize Tesla plant in California for air pollution
A Tesla manufacturing plant in California has come under fire from local air regulators who say the electric car maker…
Tesla cuts 601 jobs in Bay Area, sign of more trouble
In the fourth straight week of layoff announcements, Tesla said it is now focusing on reducing staff at its Bay…