Newsom Signals to California Privacy Watchdog That He’s on Big Tech’s Side on AI Regulation

Newsom Signals to California Privacy Watchdog That He’s on Big Tech’s Side on AI Regulation

In an unusual letter to the California Privacy Protection Agency’s board, Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging the regulators to dial back proposed regulations on automated decision-making technology.

California Bill May Curb the Flood of “Abusive Lawsuits” Targeting “Standard Online Business Activities”

Democratic State Senator Anna M. Caballero introduced Senate Bill 690 (S.B. 690), which aims to curb “abusive lawsuits” under the California Invasion of Privacy Act based on the use of cookies and other online technologies, on February 24, 2025, and the Bill is now scheduled to be heard by the Senate Public Safety Committee on April 29, 2025.Continue Reading ›