As the U.S. government pressures ByteDance to sell TikTok’s American operations or face a ban, the platform’s fate remains uncertain amid shifting deadlines, legal complexities, and the ever-fleeting attention spans of both users and lawmakers.
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Santa Cruz has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s threats to withhold federal resources from sanctuary cities, but the decision was made behind closed doors without a public vote.
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CITO Medical accelerates medical and biotech innovation through rapid iteration, in-house prototyping, and a fail-fast approach, ensuring faster, more efficient product development.
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Grok 3, Elon Musk’s latest AI venture, arrives with grand claims of superiority, but its proprietary nature, security concerns, and political entanglements raise questions about whether it’s a true breakthrough or just another chapter in the ongoing AI arms race.
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While AI agents like OpenAI’s Operator promise unparalleled convenience, their rapid rise raises pressing questions about job displacement, human agency, and whether we’re outsourcing more than just our to-do lists.
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California’s Artificial Reef Program (CARP) Plan is designing a science-based blueprint to create thriving underwater habitats that enhance marine biodiversity, support coastal resilience, and provide new opportunities for recreation and conservation.
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CSUMB’s Women in Venture Capital Initiative on March 18 aims to empower women with the knowledge, connections, and resources needed to break into the venture capital industry, featuring insights from industry leaders Hilary Bryant and May Roen.
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UC Santa Cruz is making a bold commitment to eliminate 90% of fossil fuels by 2045 and offers numerous ways for students, faculty, and staff to get involved in the fight for a sustainable future.
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The rise of AI-driven layoffs at major tech companies like Meta, Salesforce, and Workday highlights a rapidly evolving job market where automation is no longer a distant threat but a present reality, forcing workers to compete not just with each other—but with AI itself.
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UCSC’s iconic blue whale skeleton, Ms. Blue, is undergoing a sustainable restoration using innovative materials and technology.
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PVUSD is proud to announce that four of its administrators have been honored as Regional Administrators of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA).
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Parallel Flight Technologies achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, advancing their Firefly aircraft, securing major contracts, and setting records in unmanned aerial systems, positioning them for an even more impactful 2025.
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CarbonBridge, a Santa Cruz Accelerates startup, is making significant strides in renewable methanol production with a move to Harlem Biospace, expanded funding opportunities, and a strong presence at prestigious industry events.
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The Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce invites community leaders to join the 2025 Community Leadership Visit to San Luis Obispo, offering a unique opportunity to collaborate, network, and explore proven strategies for economic vitality, innovation, and sustainability.
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Join us at Wharf Wednesdays for a month of live music, raffles, prizes, and fun! The Santa Cruz Wharf has supported us for 100 years, Now is the time for us to support the Wharf!
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EcoViz, co-developed by UCSC’s Center for Coastal Climate Resilience, uses advanced visualization to help communities and policymakers tackle climate change and natural disasters.
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Climatize and Mynt Systems are collaborating to launch the Windmill Market EV Hub in San Juan Bautista, a groundbreaking clean energy project aimed at expanding EV infrastructure.
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Ed Colligan: The Silicon Valley legend driving innovation, honored as Santa Cruz Works Titan 2024!
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Who is Annie Otfinoski? Meet the Santa Cruz Titan revolutionizing sustainability and shaping a greener future!
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High-quality data is key to reliable AI, addressed through strategies like the ProductOps Approach and OODA Loop.
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