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California lawmakers target AI, data centers, and social media with new bills

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California lawmakers are considering five bills that address issues related to data centers, social media addiction, and AI-powered workplace surveillance. Governor Newsom will decide which of these proposals will be signed into law. AI

IMPACT Potential new regulations could shape the development and deployment of AI technologies in California.

RANK_REASON Cluster discusses legislative actions impacting the tech industry, specifically AI and data centers, at the state level. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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California lawmakers target AI, data centers, and social media with new bills

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · top_news ·

    Chatbots, Data Centers and Surveillance: 5 Silicon Valley Bills Land on Newsom’s Desk | KQED California lawmakers took on data centers, addictive social media f

    Chatbots, Data Centers and Surveillance: 5 Silicon Valley Bills Land on Newsom’s Desk | KQED California lawmakers took on data centers, addictive social media features and AI-powered workplace monitoring with this legislative session’s bills. Which will Newsom sign into law? http…

    LINKS kqed.org/…/chatbots-data-centers-and-surv…

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