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We need to discuss what AI means for the concentration of wealth and power
Weeks after writers settle, studios say new deal covers streaming royalties and protections related to AI use
FDI inflows plummet at hands of high state taxes, economic uncertainty and Chinese restrictions
Company says it needs to ‘rebuild public trust’ and will assess its processes and systems
Decision a blow just months after regulators cleared the way for robotaxis to operate in San Francisco
Unrestrained technological ‘accelerationism’ is a bad idea
Harry Gesner was a pioneer of organic buildings who counted Hollywood stars among his clients
Appointment of former adviser to vice-president and labour leader to maintain Democrat’s control of upper house
Amid reports of San Francisco’s demise, the cable cars keep running and the tech industry keeps the money flowing
Civil action seeks damages to help mitigate costs of global warming caused by fossil fuels
Smart, no-nonsense clothes made in the Mission District
Also in today’s newsletter, a Brexit silver lining?
Bill would require lenders to report carbon pollution associated with customers
After 124 days, the studios and unions remain at an impasse
Perception of increased risk may be greater than the reality
San Francisco finally permits a 24/7 service despite local resistance. Can autonomous carmakers now win over the world?
From a house inspired by a wave with panoramic ocean views to a Spanish-style home with a guitar design pool
‘Millionaires on strike’ is how some describe the standstill that has gripped Los Angeles. But the calls for action aren’t for the stars, they’re for jobbing writers and actors struggling to stay afloat
Without national standards, expansion of driverless cars will remain in the slow lane
Regulators give green light despite concerns from officials about vehicles’ safety
Picket lines have sprung up across the US city with no resolution in sight
But with two Netflix shows and a retrospective photobook on the way, the actor, bodybuilder and politician is forcing himself to be reflective
Writers and actors join picket line to protest against reduced pay in streaming era and AI threat
Chic West Coast retreats, from San Diego to the Sonoma coast
Disney’s Iger says action comes at ‘worst time in the world’ for industry
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