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Mayor Daniel Lurie proposed $200 million in cuts to nonprofit funding over two years, leaving organizations scrambling for clarity. Nonprofits like HOMEY SF and the Community Youth Center face significant cuts, threatening vital services for vulnerable populations.
Reddit sued Anthropic on Wednesday, alleging the AI company illegally "scraped" user comments to train its chatbot Claude without consent. The lawsuit, filed in California, highlights concerns over AI companies using user data without clear limitations. Anthropic plans to vigorously defend against the claims.
California leads the U.S. in international student enrollment, housing 12.5% of all such students in the 2023-24 academic year. The Trump administration's visa policy, which halts student visa interviews and targets Chinese students, threatens this critical economic contribution, valued at $6.4 billion for the state.
Drug use on Mission Street has risen, with a notable increase in activity over the past weeks. Santiago Lerma, a street team lead, noted a resurgence of users following prior progress against street drug use. Changes in strategy are expected to address this growing issue.
Frameline, the world's largest queer film festival, will showcase nearly 150 films from June 18-28 in San Francisco. The festival aims to represent the LGBTQ+ community and foster conversations through film, expecting over 60,000 attendees this year. Notably, the feature "Heightened Scrutiny" will highlight significant legal battles for transgender rights.
Alameda plans to build Northern California's first surf pool near Encinal Beach, aiming for a 2029 opening. The facility will offer year-round surfing opportunities for all skill levels, utilizing technology to create controlled wave conditions.
A new hip hop musical, "Co-Founders," tells the story of a young Oakland coder who infiltrates a competitive San Francisco startup accelerator to combat gentrification. The production, showcasing a blend of musical genres, highlights the challenges faced by Black women in tech. It runs at the American Conservatory Theater's Strand Theater until July 6.
California's Senate passed two bills aimed at regulating artificial intelligence, authored by Sen. Steve Padilla. These measures conflict with a proposed federal moratorium that would prevent states from enacting AI regulations for ten years.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation enabling private funding for the Fire Department's aging fleet, with many vehicles over 15 years old. The cost of fire engines has doubled in the past decade, prompting city officials to seek faster procurement options. The Board of Supervisors plans to introduce legislation to expedite the acquisition of new fire vehicles.
Pride month begins in the Bay Area with events like the AIDS LifeCycle bike ride, where participants pedal 545 miles to Los Angeles, raising millions for the LGBTQ+ community. Amidst political tensions, community leaders emphasize the importance of fundraising events to combat rising hate crimes and support safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals.