In a first, the legislation extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.
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How Elon Musk Became ‘Kind of Pro-China’
Mr. Musk helped create China’s electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in the West over his reliance on the country.
Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.
Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage.
Chinese National Accused of Stealing AI Secrets From Google
Linwei Ding, a Chinese national, was arrested in California and accused of uploading hundreds of files to the cloud.
California Tried to Ban Plastic Grocery Bags. It Didn’t Work.
A ban on single-use bags included an exemption for bags meant to be reused and recycled. Except, they weren’t. New legislation aims to fix that.
Prince Harry Ends U.K. Trip Without Meeting Prince William
On a whirlwind trip to London, Harry met briefly with his father, King Charles III, who has cancer, but did not visit his older brother, the heir to throne.
The Fingerprints on Chile’s Fires and California Floods: El Niño and Warming
Two disasters, far apart, show how a dangerous climate cocktail can devastate places known for mild weather.
Why Are California’s Waters Lighting Up in Blue?
It looks like the trailer for “Avatar: The Way of Water,” but it’s a natural phenomenon. And spotting it is getting increasingly popular.
Heirloom Opens First U.S. Direct Air Capture Plant
The technique is expensive but it could help fight climate change. Backers hope fast growth can bring down costs.
How the Rollettes Dance Team Created a Sisterhood for Women with Disabilities
How Chelsie Hill, the founder of the Rollettes dance team in Los Angeles, created a sisterhood for women and girls with disabilities.