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In summary In California, a bill that would require makers of large-scale AI systems to test for potential harms has nearly passed the legislature, but it could face a veto from Governor Gavin Newsom. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering the issues that affect all Californians. Subscribe to WhatMatters to receive breaking news and commentary on California's most important issues. California lawmakers today took a crucial vote to pass a controversial bill that would require companies that build or improve powerful artificial intelligence to test it for its ability to cause significant harm to society. The…
Getty Images Week 1 of the college football season is finally upon us, and Thursday night brings with it a sumptuous appetizer for the weekend, with several Power Four teams beginning their campaigns, including four ranked in the preseason AP Top 25.Some matchups stand out more than others as they could be thrillers that provide early perspective on some teams with key questions: Minnesota will host North Carolina at 8 pm ET in a Big Ten vs. ACC matchup between two teams using new starting quarterbacks while relying on elite running backs.At the same time, Colorado and North Dakota State…
The Berrien County Health Department has issued a warning, fearing the bite reports may be related to rabies, which officials say is almost always fatal if signs of rabies are present.Berrien County Health Department officials say bats are most active in the summer as they search for places to hibernate for the winter.With cooler temperatures on the way, officials are warning that bats may be seeking warmer indoor spaces, increasing the risk of rabies transmission.They urge people to take steps to protect themselves and their families.”It spreads through the nervous system. You'll experience generalized symptoms like fever, weakness, pain. You…
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — El Paso leaders celebrated the groundbreaking Wednesday for a new $617 million Veterans Affairs Medical Center.Several veterans marked the occasion.”I've had that plus good care and timely care,” veteran Alex Arce said, “but I know some other veterans have issues with not having enough experts in certain areas.”Arce said he's happy with the care he's received from the Department of Veterans Affairs, which oversees the new center, but it's not for everyone.In terms of the services and care they receive, some say it's not very good, some say it's good, I think it all depends…
Sharp Healthcare and Palomar Health jointly announced Wednesday that they will collaborate on patient care in North County, working together to “establish programs across clinical service lines.”The agreement comes as Palomar, a medical group that operates hospitals in Escondido and Poway and is based primarily in inland North County, is trying to achieve financial balance after Kaiser Permanente opened a medical center in San Marcos a year ago.Plans to boost revenue have yet to bear fruit, and Palomar's elected board of directors has approved allowing top executives to work for private, nonprofit companies in the hopes that it will make…
Are you looking for some college football player props to boost your bankroll before the scheduled Saturday games of Week 1 of college football?Mike Calabrese from the Action Network has this to say.Coach Brees is looking to have two Tobacco Road superstars in North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall and University of North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton make big plays on the ground Thursday night.College Football Player PropsThe table below lists each of Mike Calabrese's top college football prop picks for Thursday's Week 1 games. Clicking on the pick or team logo will take you to the specific bet…
LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – Mental health issues are becoming one of the top workplace hazards for emergency medical personnel, according to the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, and state and local agencies are working to meet the growing need for mental health support for emergency personnel.Laredo firefighters are fully equipped to respond to car accidents, fires and medical emergencies. They face the most dire incidents every day. The Laredo Fire Department has more than 400 emergency responders, and the stress and images from these calls can stay with them long after the incident.”Every unit, every ambulance, every fire engine, they get…
SB 1047 has also garnered some high-profile supporters, including Elon Musk, who posted on X on Monday: “This is a tough call and it will anger some people, but all things considered, I think California should probably pass SB 1047, the AI safety bill. For over 20 years, I have advocated for regulating AI, just as we would regulate any product or technology that poses potential risks to the public.” Weiner acknowledged an unlikely ally. “Elon Musk is not a fan of mine, and I'm not a fan of Elon Musk,” Weiner said. “But even with people who disagree with…
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. C. Q. Brown Jr., and Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command, today emphasized the need for allies and partner nations and their militaries to embrace artificial intelligence and further develop the space domain to meet the complex security challenges of the future. The two leaders spoke about these issues while speaking at the opening ceremony of the South American Defense Conference (SouthDec 2024) in Santiago, Chile. The theme of this year's conference is “How New Technologies Can Be Used to Defend Western Hemisphere Sovereignty.” “As we…
A recovery quarter for Salesforce (CRM).Shares of the SaaS company rose 4% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after revenue, operating margin and earnings beat Wall Street expectations.The reaction, and the mood surrounding this quarter's results, is in stark contrast to just three months ago, when the company missed revenue expectations for the first time since 2006.Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff told Yahoo Finance that demand remains strong and the company has “aggressive ambitions” around operating margins and cash flow.Sales increased 11 percent in Europe and 16 percent in Asia Pacific at constant exchange rates. In the company's Americas segment,…