Hong Kong's five-year plan aims to boost regional cooperation in the Greater Bay Area. Drawing from the San Francisco Bay Area's experience, Hong Kong can drive alignment of rules and institutional frameworks to overcome current friction in areas like cross-border data sharing and regulatory compliance.
Author Gil Durán discusses his book 'The Nerd Reich', arguing that Silicon Valley tech billionaires are aligning with fascist movements to dismantle democracy and establish permanent hierarchies.
In East London, the Lift House offers a co-living hacker house experience focused on a balanced lifestyle, contrasting with Silicon Valley's intense startup culture. Residents prioritize well-being and community, aiming to build lasting companies within the growing London tech ecosystem, despite the strong pull of U.S. investors and markets.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urges expansion of US-Korea alliance into tech, innovation, and startups, leveraging US venture capital and Korea's advanced manufacturing.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in San Francisco to meet global tech leaders, including OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, to discuss investment and cooperation. He will issue a "San Francisco AI declaration" outlining South Korea's AI vision and global cooperation, joined by Korean tech conglomerate heads.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung commenced an 11-day overseas trip, starting in San Francisco to meet global tech leaders like Sam Altman and Jensen Huang for AI investment talks and to issue an AI declaration. He will then visit Brazil, Chile, and Argentina to expand diplomatic and economic outreach, focusing on resource and security partnerships.
FTSE 100 warehouse landlord Segro capitulated to a £14bn takeover offer from US giant Prologis, despite CEO David Sleath's fight for independence. The deal, valued at £10.32 a share, is seen as a blow to the London stock market's diversity and a sign of its vulnerability to overseas firms.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and his wife, Lori Huang, have pledged a $75 million matching gift to Vanderbilt University to establish a new college of art, architecture, and design in San Francisco. This donation, their largest university gift, will preserve the legacy of the California College of the Arts (CCA) after its closure in 2026–27.
San Francisco'da görülen davada federal yargıç, Anthropic'in Claude sohbet robotunu eğitirken milyonlarca kitabı izinsiz kullandığı gerekçesiyle açılan telif hakkı davasında 1.5 milyar dolarlık uzlaşmayı onayladı. Bu karar, AI sektörü ve içerik üreticileri için önemli bir emsal teşkil ediyor.
A small dog, missing since the Fourth of July weekend, was rescued from the San Francisco Bay near the Dumbarton Bridge by the Menlo Park fire protection district and East Palo Alto police. The dog was later reunited with its family through the SPCA.
Uma juíza federal de San Francisco aprovou o acordo de US$ 1,5 bilhão da Anthropic com autores que a acusavam de usar seus livros para treinar o chatbot Claude. É o maior acordo em processo de direitos autorais nos EUA, mas gerou críticas de alguns autores.
San Francisco Attorney General David Chiu has sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google, demanding the removal of 13 "nudification" apps from their app stores, citing violations of California laws against deepfake pornography. Both companies have begun removing some flagged apps, but face pressure to strengthen detection and enforcement against harmful AI tools, including xAI's Grok.
San Francisco's City Attorney David Chiu has ordered Apple and Google to remove "nudify" apps from their stores, citing California laws against non-consensual deepfake pornography and the companies' continued profit from such software despite warnings.
Waymo's robotaxi service in San Francisco resumed after a temporary pause due to a power outage affecting 7,000 PG&E customers. The company made "temporary adjustments" and coordinated with officials, following past incidents that prompted Mayor Lurie to call for tougher AV regulations.
Apply by July 20 for Stripe x Startup Battlefield in Sydney. Eight Australian startups will pitch live on August 19, with the grand winner receiving $15,000 in Stripe fee credits and automatic entry into TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco (Oct 13-15, 2026).
Tondra Madruga, 58, identified as one of three missing after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay while scattering ashes. Search for two others continues amid strong currents.
Researchers are testing wave energy devices on Beaver Island, Michigan, to provide a more reliable power source for the remote community. The prototypes, resembling small boats, successfully powered a lightbulb and charged a phone, demonstrating potential for energy independence.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is seeking proposals to develop and operate a new private terminal for premium passengers. This exclusive facility will offer private security and customs lines, valet service, and a luxurious experience, aiming to open by late 2028.
Autor Dave Eggers lebt bewusst ohne Smartphone in San Francisco und kritisiert die Dominanz von Tech-Firmen, die menschliches Chaos und Demokratie ablehnen. Er sieht die Stadt weiterhin als Hippie-Metropole.
Neurologista Jagan Pillai detalha os desafios no diagnóstico de Alzheimer, enfatizando a necessidade de descartar causas reversíveis e a importância do histórico familiar. Avanços em exames de sangue e novos medicamentos prometem detecção e tratamento precoces.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored an unbeaten 102 off 52 balls, including 10 fours and five sixes, to guide San Francisco Unicorns to a nine-wicket victory over MI New York in the Major League Cricket. The win propelled the Unicorns to the top of the points table.
San Francisco's real estate market is experiencing a dramatic surge, with median house prices reaching a record $1.76m. AI company stock is being considered as payment for properties, reflecting the immense wealth generated by AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic.
San Francisco's housing market is experiencing extreme overbidding, with over 140 homes selling for $1M+ above asking price in early 2026, a massive surge from previous years. The AI boom, company IPOs, and subsequent hiring are driving demand, leading to rapid sales and rising prices.
A federal judge rejected United Airlines' defense in a lawsuit by passengers who paid extra for window seats but found they had no actual windows. The judge ruled that the airline's terms and boarding passes indicated a promise of window seats, allowing the breach claims to proceed.
