Stories from San Francisco · United States

A major paving project is causing significant traffic delays on northbound 19th Avenue between Sloat and Lincoln Way in San Francisco. The construction work is scheduled to continue throughout the entire weekend. Motorists are advised to expect heavy congestion in the area. Caltrans is conducting work on the roadway, resulting in heavy traffic congestion in the area. The closure is part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance by the state agency.

An undocumented immigrant who arrived in Los Angeles at 19 and is now 54 has successfully built a construction business over 34 years. Despite being convicted of misdemeanor battery 15 years ago, he has fought deportation for over a decade. He has five daughters who are university graduates.

Elon Musk has established a new artificial intelligence company, XAI, to compete directly with OpenAI.

The professional relationship between Elon Musk and Sam Altman reportedly fractured in 2017 regarding the direction of their joint venture. The tension arose when leadership decided to establish a commercial structure to facilitate investment, moving away from the original non-profit research fund model established in 2015. This shift marks a significant evolution in the governance of artificial intelligence development.

Maha voters are expressing dissatisfaction with the current US administration's actions, particularly concerning the food and farming system, which they feel has not been adequately addressed. Supporters of Kennedy are hopeful for meaningful action before November. There is concern that these voters may not turn out for Republicans if improvements are not seen.

A concession worker at a San Francisco Giants game shared a unique method for eating the popular 'shwar bomb' dessert: break off the crust, place ice cream inside, and eat it like a sandwich. The dessert is a hit among fans.

Max Altman, a co-founder of OpenAI, reportedly left the organization's board in 2017 after a disagreement over leadership of a new commercial entity. The company was initially founded with benevolent purposes, aiming to prevent a dystopian future. The case concerns the statues of the company and the roles of the two men in the tech industry. Dario Amodei, creator of Anthropic, left OpenAI in 2020 alongside his sister. The departure occurred because he no longer identified with the goals of OpenAI. The source noted his resistance to the company's potential use of tools for mass surveillance by the Pentagon or the US military. A non-profit foundation will remain at the top, but its control is being altered. The jury's decision in a related case will be advisory, with the judge having the final say.

A district in San Francisco, once a vibrant hub for 50,000 people with discos, bars, and cafes where people met and fell in love, is now silent. The area's lively atmosphere has ceased, leaving it quiet. San Francisco is not a major nightlife city, with many venues closing by 2 AM. Events in the city often take place during the day or early morning. Open-air events are a growing trend.

A shooting described as the worst in Canadian history has occurred at a school. While chat logs between ChatGPT and the shooter are not yet public, the safety team reportedly wanted to alert authorities. Alert authorities suggest the lawsuits are. Families of victims from a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, are filing lawsuits against OpenAI in a California court. A lawyer for the families stated they are seeking accountability regarding the company's reporting obligations. A person fired a weapon at a victim during a street fair in Santiago, according to Prosecutor Esteban Silva. The victim is currently in serious condition and undergoing surgery at Hospital Padre Hurtado. Police are investigating the circumstances of the attack. The lawsuits represent families of six deceased victims and one seriously injured 12-year-old survivor, Maya Gabala.

Microsoft has released Phi-3 Mini, the first in a new family of small language models (SLM) designed for high performance. The model aims to provide efficient AI capabilities on smaller hardware footprints. This release marks a strategic move into the growing market for lightweight, specialized artificial intelligence. This follows previous iterations including versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3. In testing, the model achieved scores comparable to or higher than Google Gemini 3.1 Pro and Anthropic Cloud Opus 4.7 in certain areas. The release is described as a super-compatible application capable of facilitating financial transactions and spending. Analysts suggest that OpenAI's growth strategies could become a model for other major AI nations and companies. The discussion focuses on whether these strategies involve external control or regulatory pressures.