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Another tech company says it will cut hundreds of jobs amid pivot to AI

Technology | Another tech company says it will cut hundreds of jobs amid pivot to AI

Groupon announced layoffs last week as part of its AI restructuring plan, affecting up to 400 employees.

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4/7/2026
As Hollywood leans into AI, the real battle is over likeness and who gets paid

Technology | As Hollywood leans into AI, the real battle is over likeness and who gets paid

AI is evolving, and the entertainment industry is working to adapt. At UCLA's annual Entertainment Symposium, Hollywood's key lawyers and dealmakers debate the future.

latimes
4/7/2026
Latest data show California conundrum: high growth but high prices, high unemployment

Technology | Latest data show California conundrum: high growth but high prices, high unemployment

California unemployment and tech layoffs climb even as the state records strong GDP growth

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4/7/2026
AI is saving office workers hours — and stealing much of that time back in 'botsitting'

Technology | AI is saving office workers hours — and stealing much of that time back in 'botsitting'

A new survey of individuals using AI found it made them more productive, saving each roughly 11 hours per week. But at the same time, the workers on average have to spend more than six hours 'botsitting.'

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4/7/2026
Anthropic shuts down Mythos access after sweeping U.S. order

Technology | Anthropic shuts down Mythos access after sweeping U.S. order

Anthropic Shuts Down Mythos Access After Sweeping US Order

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4/7/2026
Gas giants use AI to raise prices, lawsuit says, another algorithmic hit to the cost of living

Technology | Gas giants use AI to raise prices, lawsuit says, another algorithmic hit to the cost of living

A class-action lawsuit alleges gas station companies operating in California used algorithmic pricing software to set prices artificially high.

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4/7/2026
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr help erase $550 million in medical debt for Californians

Technology | Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr help erase $550 million in medical debt for Californians

The couple donated millions of dollars to Undue Medical Debt, a national nonprofit that helps pay off medical bills. The gift will affect more than 261,000 Californians in medical debt.

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4/7/2026
Snap sued by parents of girl who was raped by man she met on Snapchat

Technology | Snap sued by parents of girl who was raped by man she met on Snapchat

The lawsuit alleges that Snap, the parent company of disappearing messaging app Snapchat, failed to disable and warn its users about "dangerous" features used by predators.

latimes
4/7/2026
Why tech stocks are getting hammered

Technology | Why tech stocks are getting hammered

Share prices in big AI players such as Nvidia and Micron Technology dropped on Tuesday as investors grow wary about whether massive AI spending will pay off.

latimes
4/7/2026
China-backed AI tool behind fake Brad Pitt fight making Hollywood inroads

Technology | China-backed AI tool behind fake Brad Pitt fight making Hollywood inroads

The former majority owner of TikTok has quietly continued to court filmmakers, independent artists and executives who are eager to learn more about the AI video generation model called Seedance.

latimes
4/7/2026

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