As tech giants lay off scores of workers amid a sectorwide downturn, employees who once considered the Silicon Valley companies a safe long-term bet are reconsidering their allegiances.
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California lawmakers pass new social media protections for minors
A pair of bills approved by California legislators would regulate how Facebook, YouTube and other platforms treat minors and seek to influence how they moderate extremist content.
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How weird could things get if Twitter settles with Elon Musk?
In her weekly roundup of news and notes from the Santa Cruz County business community, Jessica M. Pasko talks to…
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What would free speech look like on Elon Musk’s Twitter?
After acquiring a 9% stake in Twitter, Elon Musk questioned free speech on the platform and asks whether it is undermining democracy.
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California bill would let parents sue social media companies for addicting kids
A bipartisan bill in the Assembly would make social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram liable for getting young users addicted.
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California attorney general announces investigation into TikTok’s impact on children
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has announced that he and a coalition of his counterparts are pursuing an investigation into how TikTok affects young people.
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Rebranding as Meta, Facebook emphasizes VR future over crisis-beset present
Facebook’s new corporate name, Meta, is a nod to the “metaverse,” a concept from science fiction that combines virtual, augmented and mixed reality.
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Tech workers are no longer afraid to go public. Here’s how they found their voices
Silicon Valley long had a keep-it-in-the-family ethos. But recent episodes at Facebook and Netflix suggest employees seeking change from the inside face daunting obstacles — unless they’re willing to go public.
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Law enforcement and military taking ‘unprecedented’ approach to security in D.C.
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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For young Californians, climate change is a mental health crisis too
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…