California Passes Sweeping Laws to Protect Minors from Addictive Tech and AI - DTH
Summary
California Governor Newsom signed 13 bills to protect minors from addictive tech features and AI risks, while NYC schools banned generative AI for grades K-8. OpenAI is considering slowing development amid safety concerns and paused Pro subscriptions due to high demand for its new Astra model. Anthropic reported malicious attempts to misuse its AI for weapons and cyberattacks. Additionally, Google launched a Windows Gemini app and Android credential transfer, Meta fixed invasive AI prompts, and Acer relaunched the Packard Bell brand in Europe.
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California passes bills to protect minors from tech
Sponsor segments: Capital One and Noom
NYC schools ban generative AI for K-8 students
OpenAI researchers call for development slowdown
Anthropic reports malicious misuse of Claude models
Google Wallet redesign for loyalty cards
Gemini app launches for Windows
Android credential transfer and OpenAI Pro pause
OpenAI Astra model details and subscription limits
Meta updates AI chatbot prompt suggestions
Acer relaunches Packard Bell brand in Europe
Outro and sponsor segments: Capital One and Wayfair
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