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The Berkeley City Council recently voted to ban rent pricing technology that uses artificial intelligence, saying the tools are being used to unfairly manipulate the rental market and drive prices up.
More than 420 entertainment industry insiders, led by Natasha Lyonne, signed an open letter urging the government to uphold copyright laws that apply to artificial intelligence.
A Northern California lawmaker has introduced a proposal seeking to regulate artificial intelligence used to manage employees in the workplace, including a ban on using software to hire and fire employees without human oversight.
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
Elon Musk called for the government to "delete entire agencies" at home and "mind its own business" abroad in a speech via video link to the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
Kenny Choi reports on a San Francisco startup that is developing an AI tool to navigate the bureaucracy of the immigration system.
A Chinese national who has been indicted for allegedly stealing AI secrets from Google is facing additional charges, federal prosecutors said.
Kenny Choi reports on how DeepSeek and other Chinese AI apps are changing the game for Bay Area artificial intelligence tech.
Loureen Ayyoub reports on Eve Wellness, a San Francisco clinic offering rapid breast cancer screening using cutting-edge AI technology
A casual stroll down San Francisco's Union Street in early January led 38-year-old Jenna Williams to a life-saving discovery.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
In the face of wide speculation about how artificial intelligence will impact workers in the Bay Area and beyond, a series of billboards plays on those concerns, advertising what appears to be a nightmare scenario where people are entirely replaced by computers.
Wilson Walker reports on the questions posed by a series of startling billboards that seem to argue for replacing humans with artificial intelligence.
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Google unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence designed to tackle more of the work and thinking done by humans as it tries to stay on the technology's cutting edge while also trying to fend off regulatory threats.
Researchers at Stanford believe a newly-developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases. Kenny Choi reports.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
A Stanford University project is shedding light about patterns of housing discrimination in the South Bay by using the power of artificial intelligence.
Kenny Choi reports on a Stanford artificial intelligence project helping to uncover racial covenants in Santa Clara County property records.
Megan Garcia says her son was in a monthslong virtual emotional and sexual relationship with a chatbot. Garcia claims the Character.AI bot encouraged her son to take his own life.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Students at a Pleasanton high school recently created a tool using artificial intelligence aimed at improving the discourse around elections and helping voters be better informed.
California now has some of the strictest laws on election deepfakes.
Business owners in San Francisco's Castro District gathered Tuesday, calling for city leaders to take action against thieves following repeated break-ins.
The California Highway Patrol denied claims that its air operations program was grounded, suggesting that concerns likely stemmed from recent changes to the program's organizational structure.
A driver is suspected of a DUI after a head-on crash resulted in the death of another vehicle's driver on a rural Solano County highway, authorities said Tuesday night.
Taqueria Zorro, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, was burglarized early Tuesday morning by what the owner described as the "SWAT of stealing."
Ricci Wynne, a San Francisco-based social media personality, appeared in federal court Tuesday after being indicted on child pornography charges. Meanwhile, police were urging any additional victims to come forward.
Business owners in San Francisco's Castro District gathered Tuesday, calling for city leaders to take action against thieves following repeated break-ins.
A driver is suspected of a DUI after a head-on crash resulted in the death of another vehicle's driver on a rural Solano County highway, authorities said Tuesday night.
Taqueria Zorro, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, was burglarized early Tuesday morning by what the owner described as the "SWAT of stealing."
Ricci Wynne, a San Francisco-based social media personality, appeared in federal court Tuesday after being indicted on child pornography charges. Meanwhile, police were urging any additional victims to come forward.
On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology.
Business owners in San Francisco's Castro District gathered Tuesday, calling for city leaders to take action against thieves following repeated break-ins.
Taqueria Zorro, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, was burglarized early Tuesday morning by what the owner described as the "SWAT of stealing."
Ricci Wynne, a San Francisco-based social media personality, appeared in federal court Tuesday after being indicted on child pornography charges. Meanwhile, police were urging any additional victims to come forward.
A 46-year-old man has pleaded no contest to a felony voluntary manslaughter charge for killing a woman in East Palo Alto in 2021 in a case his defense attorneys say was self-defense.
Stanford fired football coach Troy Taylor following a report last week that he had been investigated twice for allegedly mistreating staffers.
Running a restaurant isn't easy, but a local food influencer is taking on the challenge. He's opened up a bold new burger joint in West Oakland, paying tribute to Bay Area hip-hop culture.
An East Bay veteran with long-term health issues who depends on his local VA clinic is concerned about how the Trump administration's recent cut will affect both his treatment and his doctors.
A car crashed into an Alameda business on Tuesday.
This past week has been a difficult one for Battalion Chief Greg Biddle and the entire Fremont Fire Department, following the off-duty death of one of their own.
The Alameda County District Attorney is deciding whether to try a 16-year-old accused of murdering a 15-year-old over a backpack as a juvenile or an adult.
On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology.
The City of San Jose will soon start billing residents for calling 911. It's called a "first responder fee" and would be charged when someone needs medical attention from the fire department.
A convicted sex offender will spend the rest of his life in prison in connection with a violent robbery and sexual assault at a San Jose mall more than 30 years ago, prosecutors said.
San Jose Police said they arrested a woman in mid-March in connection to various retail thefts as far back as 2023.
Police in San Jose are asking the public for information on possible additional cases involving a man suspected of having illegal sexual contact with a minor who worked as a martial arts instructor and behavioral therapist.
Officials with the Southern Marin Fire Department on Tuesday confirmed that one person died after being pulled from the water at Rodeo Beach.
A tsunami drill will be held along the Mendocino Coast on Wednesday, the Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services said.
San Rafael officers arrested a registered sex offender after he allegedly stalked and made lewd comments to a woman earlier this week, according to police.
Police in San Rafael are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery early Thursday morning after taking a second suspect into custody, authorities said.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Tuesday arrested two people, including a juvenile, following an apparent gang fight in which machetes were involved.
Bam Adebayo scored 27 points, Tyler Herro scored 20 and the Miami Heat spoiled Jimmy Butler's return game with a one-sided 112-86 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen Curry is going to take a little more time to heal, according to the Warriors.
Stanford fired football coach Troy Taylor following a report last week that he had been investigated twice for allegedly mistreating staffers.
Coach Todd Golden managed to get his top-seeded Florida Gators basketball team a reservation at his favorite San Francisco restaurant after all.
Stephen Curry is back with the Golden State Warriors after missing the first game of the team's road trip with a pelvic contusion, and could play when his team takes on the Miami Heat in Jimmy Butler's return game Tuesday night.
Business owners in San Francisco's Castro District gathered Tuesday, calling for city leaders to take action against thieves following repeated break-ins.
Taqueria Zorro, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, was burglarized early Tuesday morning by what the owner described as the "SWAT of stealing."
Ricci Wynne, a San Francisco-based social media personality, appeared in federal court Tuesday after being indicted on child pornography charges. Meanwhile, police were urging any additional victims to come forward.
A convicted sex offender will spend the rest of his life in prison in connection with a violent robbery and sexual assault at a San Jose mall more than 30 years ago, prosecutors said.
San Jose Police said they arrested a woman in mid-March in connection to various retail thefts as far back as 2023.
On Tuesday, NASA researchers performed their first wildfire test flight mission, using their new airspace management technology.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
Twitter's iconic bird logo that was removed from the company's former San Francisco headquarters when Elon Musk took over the social media company and rebranded it to X has sold for nearly $35,000 at an auction.
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is in full swing this year at the Moscone Center, attracting an estimated 30,000 attendees.
Autonomous vehicle firm Waymo is in the process of expanding the locations it serves around the Bay Area.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
The City of San Jose will soon start billing residents for calling 911. It's called a "first responder fee" and would be charged when someone needs medical attention from the fire department.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
Tuolumne County Public Health officials on Tuesday warned about possible measles exposure at a high school and an emergency room.
This week, opponents of the proposed federal budget cuts on healthcare staged a "Medicaid Day of Action" that included a series of press conferences by elected officials in the Bay Area.
Both agencies are part of the Department of Health and Human Services, which like much of the federal government, has seen mass layoffs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to implement budget cuts.
The City of San Jose will soon start billing residents for calling 911. It's called a "first responder fee" and would be charged when someone needs medical attention from the fire department.
An East Bay veteran with long-term health issues who depends on his local VA clinic is concerned about how the Trump administration's recent cut will affect both his treatment and his doctors.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
This year, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have taken place in nine states. Intelligence suggests lone actors are behind them.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Running a restaurant isn't easy, but a local food influencer is taking on the challenge. He's opened up a bold new burger joint in West Oakland, paying tribute to Bay Area hip-hop culture.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park this August on Tuesday morning revealed headliners Tyler, The Creator, Hozier and Doja Cat and the rest of the line-up for the 2025 event.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
One of the most explosive punk bands to emerge in Europe during the 1990s returns to the Bay Area when reunited Swedish group Refused brings its farewell tour with NYC greats Quicksand to the Warfield Thursday night.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Business owners in San Francisco's Castro District gathered Tuesday, calling for city leaders to take action against thieves following repeated break-ins. Kelsi Thorud reports.
Taqueria Zorro, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco's North Beach, was burglarized early Tuesday morning by what the owner described as the “SWAT of stealing.” Kevin Ko reports.
Running a restaurant isn't easy, but a local food influencer is taking on the challenge. He's opened up a bold new burger joint in West Oakland, paying tribute to Bay Area hip-hop culture. Itay Hod reports.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for March 25, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Leaders in Marin County have unanimously approved an ordinance banning certain e-bikes for children under the age of 16, citing crashes and injuries. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.