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Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (920+ words) A 27-year-old AI researcher says he resigned from Anthropic over concerns about how powerful AI is being developed, warning that advanced systems could pose catastrophic risks to humanity. Anthropic said Thursday it has blocked efforts by bad actors to use…...
‘Never forget’, 25 years later: Betty Ong, the flight attendant who made the first 9/11 call – NBC Bay Area
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (440+ words) Betty Ann Ong was the first to sound the alarm about the tragedy that was about to unfold. Hijackers had taken over American Airlines flight 11. "It still hurts. You almost die 25 times," says Harry Ong, Betty's older brother, "every year…...
Sea lion dies at Crissy Field amid surge in algae-related poisonings – NBC Bay Area
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (412+ words) A California sea lion died at San Francisco's Crissy Field on Monday after showing signs of domoic acid poisoning, according to The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito. Callers first reported the large sea lion on the beach showing signs of…...
Federal workers hold Labor Day rally in San Francisco
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (117+ words) Some people in San Francisco are spending Labor Day calling for better wages and decrying what they say is "rising authoritarianism" in the United States. The rally at the federal courthouse is part of a renewed push to embrace the…...
Interest rates might not go down yet. Here’s why – NBC Bay Area
1+ week, 1+ day ago (135+ words) Unemployment is low and the national job number is up. However, Bay Area tech companies, including PayPal and Uber, have been cutting jobs. Interest rates might not go down yet. Here's why Unemployment is low and the national job number…...
What is Kalshi and why is it so controversial? – NBC Bay Area
1+ week, 3+ day ago (161+ words) Kalshi is where millions of people go to place what it calls "trades," what some call "bets" on events. What is Kalshi and why is it so controversial? Kalshi is where millions of people go to place what it calls…...
Aisha Wahab sworn into Congress to fill Eric Swalwell's seat
1+ week, 4+ day ago (93+ words) California Sen. Aisha Wahab was officially sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress. Wahab is filling the state's 14th Congressional District seat, vacated by former Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from…...
California lawmakers pass bill allowing people to identify their Jewish ancestry on state forms
1+ week, 5+ day ago (487+ words) California would allow Jews to voluntarily identify their Jewish heritage on state forms under a bill the state Legislature passed Monday. The bill, which lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, would require state agencies that collect demographic information to…...
New video shows Eric Swalwell's stop by federal agents at SFO
1+ week, 5+ day ago (308+ words) Newly released surveillance video shows former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell being approached and escorted through San Francisco International Airport by federal agents. The footage was released by airport authorities in response to a public records request by NBC Bay…...
Caltrans spending $500,000 to remove eucalyptus trees in Montera – NBC Bay Area
2+ week, 2+ day ago (488+ words) Crews have begun to clear stands of highly flammable eucalyptus trees from Caltrans land that homeowners in the San Mateo County town of Montera had pushed to remove ahead of this fire season. Jaxon Van Derbeken reports. Using chainsaws and…...