California Gov. Gavin Newsom released an updated statewide cybersecurity strategy on July 31 to help executive branch agencies address artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled attacks, modernize security tools, and protect essential public services.

Vitaliy Panych is stepping down as California’s chief information security officer (CISO) after serving in the position for nearly eight years.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Christopher Given the director of the Department of Technology, subject to approval of the state Senate.

California unveiled a refreshed Student Pathways Dashboard on April 16 that adds mobile access, accessibility improvements, faster performance, and a new year of data.

California has activated its Middle-Mile Broadband Network, turning on what state officials describe as the nation’s largest open-access public broadband system, and beginning to connect underserved communities to high-speed internet service.

Californians can now opt out of the sale of their personal data by brokers, following the launch of a tool from the California Privacy Protection Agency. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a partnership with several tech-sector giants to give students and teachers in the state’s high schools and colleges access to artificial intelligence tools and training. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new initiative – dubbed the California Breakthrough Project – which aims to bring together leaders from the state’s top tech companies to make government operations more efficient.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has released a new report from leading artificial intelligence academics and experts that offers a policy framework for state officials to consider when crafting new AI-related laws and regulations.

California has launched an artificial intelligence-driven tool to accelerate rebuilding permits in Los Angeles following the Eaton and Palisades fires in January.