AI ethics Archives

California is sued by Jewish advocacy groups seeking to stop antisemitism in schools February 27, 2026

Two Jewish advocacy organizations have sued California and the state Education Department seeking to stop alleged antisemitism on K-12 campuses.

Christopher Buchanan

How LAUSD Supt. Carvalho's bet on AI went bust and led to FBI raids February 27, 2026

Rather than go with a major player, LAUSD chose a small startup to develop an AI chatbot for students. How it all unraveled, culminating in FBI raids on the superintendent.

Richard Winton, Howard Blume, Brittny Mejia

Gender could play decisive role in landmark L.A. social media addiction suit February 27, 2026

As a landmark trial in a case seeking to hold social media platforms liable for alleged harm to children closes out its first month, gender has emerged as a dividing — and perhaps decisive — factor in the case.

Sonja Sharp, Sandra McDonald

At L.A. County's largest Black-owned farm, healing grows from the ground up February 27, 2026

At Bloom Ranch, Dr. Bill Releford is reclaiming land, food and history as tools of healing.

Martine Thompson

California's plastic bill faces challenges from federal court and GOP attorneys general February 27, 2026

Lawsuits and investigations across the country are exposing vulnerabilities in California's landmark single-use plastic law.

Susanne Rust

More than $100 million for transportation projects in jeopardy amid L.A. budget woes February 27, 2026

The Bureau of Street Services will apply with the state for a two-year extension to allow more time to begin the sidewalk, bike lane and other improvements in Boyle Heights, Skid Row and Wilmington.

Melissa Gomez

Amid angry backlash, serial child molester is rearrested the same day he was set to be paroled February 27, 2026

Following backlash about the release of a serial child molester on elderly parole, the Placer County D.A. has filed new charges against him from a decades-old, previously untried case.

Grace Toohey, Clara Harter

How one Tahoe renter is adjusting to unusual roommates: Mama bear and 3 cubs February 27, 2026

A renter in the Lake Tahoe area moved into a cabin around the same time a bear settled into the home's crawl space and gave birth to three cubs. They'll be there until about April when the cubs can venture out.

Grace Toohey

Narco-terrorism charges filed against cartel leaders who allegedly control Tijuana corridor February 27, 2026

The indictment, announced Thursday, is the latest to target Mexican drug cartels and bring narco-terrorism charges against leaders of violent organizations.

Salvador Hernandez

L.A. firefighter testifies that Lachman fire was not fully put out when crews were ordered to leave February 27, 2026

Scott Pike was assigned to pick up the hoses from the Lachman fire. But he said he saw about five areas that were still smoking.

Alene Tchekmedyian

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and consumer experiences in 2026, governments and regulators around the world are rolling out new frameworks to manage…