California

Recruiting roundup: UCLA’s gains, Stanford’s pickup, Cal’s favorable flips and more

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Recruiting Update: UCLA’s Commits, Stanford’s New Addition, Cal’s Successful Flips, and More Brandon Huffman, the national recruiting editor for 247Sports, provided an update on the recruiting process in the West Coast. UCLA lost over 10 commitments after firing DeShaun Foster, but two former pledges recommitted. Colorado standout Toray Davis clarified his recruitment status. Flips from … Read more

Scimeca: AI’s free ride is undermining the creative marketplace

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Scimeca: Artificial Intelligence’s Abuse of the Creative Marketplace Prominent players in artificial intelligence are using protected works to train their models, threatening the livelihoods of creators and undermining the foundation of capitalism. This type of creative arbitrage devalues ownership and incentivizes theft, leading to a marketplace where creativity is devalued and ownership is optional. AI … Read more

Election Day in Sonoma, Napa counties sees high, steady turnout as voters weigh redistricting measure

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Voters in Sonoma and Napa counties turn out in high numbers for Election Day, considering redistricting measure Voters in Sonoma and Napa counties had a busy Election Day deciding on Proposition 50, which would temporarily change how California’s congressional maps are drawn to counter similar moves by Republican-led states. The proposition, if passed, would favor … Read more