• California state lawmakers ask Congress not to ban their AI laws

    San Francisco Chronicle
    May 20, 2025

    “The proposed moratorium — which bears no relationship to the budget — jeopardizes the safety and rights of American citizens, fails to uphold the United States’ legacy of fostering innovation through responsible regulation, and undermines state sovereignty,” the group of 35 California lawmakers, including three Republicans, wrote in a letter first obtained by the Chronicle. “In the absence of federal AI legislation, states must retain their constitutional authority to protect their citizens from AI-related harms.”

  • 'Everyone's Dabbling': In-House AI Adoption Bogged Down by Fear of Missteps

    Corporate Counsel
    May 20, 2025

    (Subscription required) While enthusiasm is high—73% of respondents report using foundational AI models like ChatGPT—panelists warned that without a deeper understanding of the tools, teams risk costly mistakes and missed opportunities.

  • Offshore oil operation near Santa Barbara resumes production after 10 years

    Los Angeles Times
    May 20, 2025

    The announcement comes just one month after the California Coastal Commission ordered the company to stop work and levied an $18-million fine for failing to obtain necessary permits and reviews. Sable disputes the commission’s authority and insists that it has obtained all necessary permits for the work it’s begun.

  • Judge orders U.S. to maintain custody of migrants sent to South Sudan

    Washington Post
    May 20, 2025

    Lawyers for the migrants say they were given abrupt notice regarding their clients’ removal to South Sudan, a war-torn nation facing a hunger crisis.