Stories from San Francisco · United States

A coyote was observed crawling onto Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay. Wildlife ecologist Brett Furness from the Department of Fish and Wildlife and researchers from UC Davis determined the animal swam approximately two miles from Angel Island.

Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco and Imperial College London studied the effects of a single 25-milligram dose of psychedelics on healthy volunteers.

A federal court located in the financial district is scheduled to close, according to the Department of Justice. Bill Hing, a law and migration studies professor at the University of San Francisco, described the closure as symbolic.

OpenAI will spend approximately $50 billion on computing power this year, according to a top manager. When asked about future investment in Arizona, he stated that many possibilities exist and the company is preparing for the future. A TSMC executive expressed confidence in maintaining current operations and plans to invest over 1 billion in high-tech fields like artificial intelligence over the next three years. The source did not specify the amount or the particular fields of investment. This move is influenced by potential US investments and the broader global trend in AI development. The company is observing the progress of potential international agreements. The company intends to continue hiring personnel. This investment is contingent on the finalization of a US-Iran agreement.

Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging misleading statements about its artificial intelligence capabilities. The settlement was reached in California. This agreement aims to resolve claims that Apple overstated its AI performance.

Ripple is sharing threat intelligence regarding North Korea-linked (DPRK) fraud domains, wallets, and campaigns. The data will be provided to Crypto ISAC to assist firms in screening applicants and vendors.

An Nvidia billionaire has donated $200 million to fund artificial intelligence research. The substantial contribution aims to advance AI development. The specific research areas are not yet detailed.

An Nvidia billionaire has donated $200 million to fund artificial intelligence research. The donation aims to advance AI development and innovation. The specific recipient institutions have not yet been announced.

AMD reported an optimistic financial forecast following a surge in demand for AI data center hardware. AMD provided an optimistic forecast for the upcoming quarter, citing strong demand for artificial intelligence chips.

A ridge of high pressure is weakening winds that drive cold water upwelling along the California coast. J.D. Bergeron, CEO of International Bird Rescue based in Fairfield, reported an influx of birds needing assistance in the Bay Area.