California Gov. Gavin Newsom talks to reporters in the spin room following the FOX Business Republican Primary Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on September 27, 2023 in Simi Valley, California. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) California publishes first report on generative AI risks, potential use cases California's AI task force completed its first report on the benefits and many risks posed by generative artificial intelligence. Nov 21, 2023 By Colin Wood
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pictured in February 2023. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) California Gov. Newsom orders study of generative AI use in state government California's governor signed an executive order tasking state agencies with studying the potential harm caused by generative AI. Sep 6, 2023 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (Patrick T. Fallon / Getty Images) California urged to take user-focused approach to longitudinal education data The advocacy group California Competes published a report pushing the state to embrace user-centered design principles. Aug 22, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie
(Getty Images) California names new deputy CIO and data officials Gov. Gavin Newsom announced several new appointments to the California Department of Technology and Office of Data and Innovation. Dec 2, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Workers leave Googles Bay View campus in Mountain View, California on June 27, 2022. (Noah Berger / AFP / Getty Images) Newsom signs legislation creating California ‘data haven’ for abortion California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation blocking the state's tech firms from sharing data with states that have outlawed abortion. Sep 28, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
(Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images) Abortion-friendly states launch websites as others restrict access California Gov. Gavin Newsom is the latest state leader to announce a government website that lets visitors find abortion services. Sep 13, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Amy Tong (Scoop News Group) California Gov. Newsom picks former CIO Amy Tong to lead government operations Tong, who served as CIO from 2016 to 2021, will lead an agency with oversight of human resources, pensions and IT. Feb 8, 2022 By Benjamin Freed
Amy Tong (Scoop News Group) California CIO Amy Tong moved into innovation role Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Tong, who's been the state CIO since 2016, to lead the California Office of Digital Innovation. Dec 2, 2021 By Benjamin Freed
California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives a briefing on the state’s pandemic efforts on April 6, 2021. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) California announces 18 new broadband projects to reach 98% connectivity California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he's targeting regions that are currently underserved by internet companies. Nov 18, 2021 By Ryan Johnston
Michael Wilkening (Scoop News Group) California digital services adviser steps down Michael Wilkening, an adviser to Gov. Gavin Newsom and former head of the state's Health and Human Services agency, has left state government after 25 years. Dec 15, 2020 By Benjamin Freed