Google improves its AI chatbot Gemini's people-generation feature with more safeguards, making it available to paying subscribers for feedback before a general release.

MightyFly, a San Leandro startup, is developing large, hybrid-powered drones capable of flying up to 600 miles. They received FAA approval for testing an autonomous cargo drone.

Cisco Systems plans to lay off 7% of its workforce, amounting to approximately 5,900 employees, as part of a restructuring strategy focused on growth areas such as AI and cloud services.

Tally, a San Francisco fintech startup aiming to help with credit card debt, has shut down after failing to secure necessary funding, despite previously raising $80 million in Series D.

Waymo has begun testing its driverless cars on San Francisco freeways, potentially leading to a broader commercial rollout of autonomous vehicle services.

California partners with NVIDIA to integrate AI education into community colleges and universities, aiming to train 100,000 individuals across various sectors and addressing state challenges.

Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service now covers more areas in San Francisco and Los Angeles, including Daly City and parts of Hollywood. The expansion comes amidst competition and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

X, formerly Twitter, is closing its San Francisco HQ and will relocate staff to San Jose and Palo Alto, sharing space with x.AI, as announced by CEO Linda Yaccarino.

Elon Musk has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the AI firm has strayed from its original non-profit mission and is now prioritizing profit.

Vir Biotechnology is reducing its workforce by 25%, affecting 141 jobs, as it restructures and focuses on hepatitis research, despite reporting a $138 million loss but maintaining a $1.3 billion valuation.

The SEC has charged ex-CEO of IRL, Abraham Shafi, with conducting a $170 million fraud, misleading investors on user numbers and using funds for personal expenses.

Alphabet is close to buying cybersecurity firm Wiz for around $23 billion, which could be its largest acquisition, amid increasing competition in cloud computing.

Waymo secures California Public Utilities Commission approval to expand its driverless taxi service to San Mateo County, despite mixed opinions from the public and officials.