Saudi national accused of planting recording device in OpenAI executive conference room
Federal prosecutors allege the device was planted in a conference room used for confidential discussions about OpenAI's proprietary research, product plans and business opportunities.
Inside Silicon Valley's bet on a new path to landing a job in the AI era
The Andreessen Horowitz-backed Horowitz Andreessen Academy is betting that "proof of work" and AI skills can offer some students an alternative to the traditional college path.
Silicon Valley academy offers tuition-free alternative to college for young tech builders
Andreessen Horowitz is backing a new San Francisco education venture with $42 million as Silicon Valley bets AI will reshape how future tech founders and workers are trained.
Anthropic, OpenAI CEOs warn AI could threaten humanity without safeguards
The OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs urged world leaders to move quickly on AI governance, warning the technology's rapid advancement could outpace human oversight.
PetSmart's only San Francisco store set to close as online shopping and same-day delivery reshape pet retail
San Francisco's only PetSmart location on Geary Blvd. is closing July 19, directing pet owners to the Daly City store and online delivery options.
Some Bay Area homes are selling $1M above asking amid AI boom
New data shows 44 San Francisco homes sold over $1 million above asking price in June as the AI boom fuels fierce luxury market bidding wars.
Sergey Brin spends $500K to fight tax targeting companies with high-paid executives
Sergey Brin donated $500,000 to oppose San Francisco Measure D, which will be on the ballot next month and would tax companies with high-paid executives in the tech hub.
ChatGPT boom fuels a luxury housing frenzy in Bay Area
AI-driven wealth is fueling a luxury real estate surge in the Bay Area, with high-end home prices more than doubling gains seen in lower price segments.
California high-speed rail project soars to $231B: 'Worst public infrastructure failure in US history'
California lawmakers demand the state's high-speed rail project be abandoned after projected costs surge by more than 700% past original estimates.
California tech leaders challenge progressive policies as billionaires, businesses flee: report
Centrist tech leaders, including Garry Tan and Chris Larsen urge business figures to stay in California and fight against policies like a proposed tax on billionaires.
Living alone? The 'singles tax' that costs $10K a year
Living alone costs Americans over $10,000 extra per year in what experts call a "singles tax," as apartment rents surge nationwide, new data reveals.
'Super Bowl Breakfast' returns with focus on leadership and legacy ahead of NFL showcase
Super Bowl Breakfast emcee Brent Jones discussed the 38th annual Athletes in Action event, which will feature Andrew Luck, Condoleezza Rice and Christian McCaffrey.
San Francisco bakery faces online backlash for selling controversial 'F--- ICE' cookies
San Francisco's Devil's Teeth Baking Company sells cookies denouncing Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Owner Hilary Passman donates proceeds to the Minnesota Community Action Network.
Elon Musk takes dig at Waymo after San Francisco blackout
Elon Musk mocks Waymo after rival's self-driving cars stopped at intersections during San Francisco power outage, while claiming Tesla's robotaxi remained unaffected.
San Francisco sues 10 major food manufacturers over ultra-processed foods
City attorney files groundbreaking lawsuit against 10 food manufacturers, claiming ultra-processed products fuel public health crisis with rising disease rates.
Salesforce board member quits over billionaire Marc Benioff's support for National Guard deployments
Ron Conway resigned from the Salesforce Foundation board after criticizing Marc Benioff's support for President Donald Trump's National Guard deployments.
Dems would not 'deny' illegal immigrants a single benefit, argues former ICE official
Former acting ICE director Jonathan Fahey weighs in on the DOJ's first Antifa-linked terrorism charges and fires back at California Gov. Gavin Newsom slamming the president's plan to send troops to San Francisco on 'The Bottom Line.'
Musk's X settles $128 million severance pay lawsuit with former Twitter executives
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.
Blue city’s largest mall now 93% vacant as value plunges $1 billion over the past decade
San Francisco's biggest mall struggles with massive vacancy rates and plummeting property values amid the city's ongoing retail crime and rent issues.
Delta Air Lines co-pilot arrested by Homeland Security on charges of child sexual abuse material
Homeland Security agents and air marshals stormed a Delta aircraft cockpit to arrest a co-pilot on sexual abuse material charges after the flight landed in San Francisco, according to reports.


















