Teenagers rely more on AI chatbots for mental health support, often without adult knowledge.
Tag: artificial intelligence
Posted inPolitics & Government
Mendocino County supes ban data centers—for the moment, at least
Supervisors voted 5-0 for a 45-day emergency moratorium.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Ask your Mendocino County supervisor to vote for a moratorium on data center construction
Noisy AI data centers use enormous amounts of water and electricity. We have none to spare.
Posted inEducation
California recruits teens to help advise on state’s AI and technology decisions
The state plans to train recruits in spring 2027 to help them “lead projects that directly improve the wellness of teens.”
Posted inPolitics & Government
California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year
State officials have found they are using six high-risk AI-like systems. One year ago, they reported using zero.