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An array of four data centers owned by Amazon Web Services is located next to a retirement community. The proximity was highlighted in a report.

Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging a breach of the company's founding principles. The lawsuit claims OpenAI has strayed from its original mission to benefit humanity and is now prioritizing profit over its public good mandate. OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple, believing the tech giant failed to deliver on subscriber numbers from a 2024 partnership.

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Board has approved John Davis for the position of deputy superintendent of educational services. This appointment was confirmed on May 16, 2026.

A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for San Francisco, effective from May 16 at 12:15 PM PDT until May 19 at 3:00 AM PDT. This warning indicates hazardous wind conditions at sea. The warning is in effect until 3:00 PM PDT today, May 16, 2026. The warning was issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect from May 17th at 6:34 AM PDT until May 19th at 3:00 AM PDT.

A Gale Warning has been issued for the San Francisco, California area. The warning is in effect from May 16th at 8:39 AM PDT until May 18th at 3:00 AM PDT.

The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, held during the RSA Conference, announced its winners with a focus on AI security. The awards highlighted advancements and contributions within the cybersecurity field. AI security solutions have dominated the recent cybersecurity awards. The awards highlighted a strong focus on AI security, indicating its growing importance in the cybersecurity landscape.

The California Academy of Sciences is laying off 53 employees due to an $8 million projected budget deficit this fiscal year. The head of CalAcademy Workers United issued a statement.

The SANS Institute will participate in RSAC 2026, offering industry-leading keynotes, new cybersecurity workforce research, and hands-on training. This initiative aims to combat cyber threats and enhance cybersecurity skills. A federal bill proposes a grant program to train the cyber workforce, while cybersecurity efforts are being pushed for faster patch deadlines due to AI-driven threats. Irish firms are noted for their success in global cybersecurity. They will also offer hands-on training.

The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards winners were announced during the RSA Conference, with a strong emphasis on AI security solutions. This indicates a trend in the cybersecurity industry.

Sixty percent of new code at Airbnb is now being written by artificial intelligence.