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California governor vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars

Sep. 28, 2024 18:44 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Saturday that would have required new cars to beep at drivers if they exceed the speed limit. California would have become the first to require such systems for all new cars, trucks and buses sold in the state starting in...

California advances unique safety regulations for AI companies despite tech firm opposition

Jul. 02, 2024 17:38 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers voted to advance legislation Tuesday that would require artificial intelligence companies to test their systems and add safety measures to prevent them from being potentially manipulated to wipe out the state's electric grid or help build chemical...