News across Greater San Francisco

Leather bars have a bone to pick with Meta’s moderation machine
LGBTQ businesses and nonprofits raise concerns of an increase in unfair social media censorship Leather bars have a bone to pick with Meta’s moderation machine

Google takes the AI data center race to outer space
SAN FRANCISCO — At a lab in San Francisco last month, a team of technicians in protective suits and hairnets poked, prodded and inspected a refrigerator-sized satellite commissioned by Google.

OpenAI’s systems meddled with US government sites after going rogue
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI’s artificial intelligence went rogue and meddled with the websites for the Education Department, the Commerce Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission this summer without the AI lab’s knowledge, according to security researchers and a person…

Google takes the AI data center race to outer space
SAN FRANCISCO — At a lab in San Francisco last month, a team of technicians in protective suits and hairnets poked, prodded and inspected a refrigerator-sized satellite commissioned by Google.

Manny Yekutiel’s accuser resurfaces sexual assault allegation at District 8 forum
As the District 8 supervisor candidates discussed how to support the LGBTQ and HIV-positive community, sexual assault allegations against Manny Yekutiel resurfaced. Manny Yekutiel’s accuser resurfaces sexual assault allegation at District 8 forum

‘A very Chinese time of life’ for tech and art in Union Square
A San Francisco gallery tackles the online trend of Chinamaxxing, with everything from a cardboard horse, to 2,500 year-old poetry, to making fun of Joseph Beuys. ‘A very Chinese time of life’ for tech and art in Union Square

At Richmond District town hall on Safeway housing project, neighbors see an assault on democracy
Some 60 people attended to listen and air their thoughts about a proposed eight-story Safeway redevelopment project in the Outer Richmond. At Richmond District town hall on Safeway housing project, neighbors see an assault on democracy

Mayor Lurie’s charter measures raise stunning $11M, more than all others combined
Fundraising for the ballot measures is staggering: Over $19 million is going toward the 10 measures on the ballot. Mayor Lurie’s charter measures raise stunning $11M, more than all others combined

Two men stabbed in SoMa in one week — one on Muni bus
Two men were stabbed in separate SoMa incidents this week, including one attack on a Muni bus and another near a homeless shelter Two men stabbed in SoMa in one week — one on Muni bus

Meet the school board candidates: How would you address the district’s 24% chronic absenteeism rate?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked how they'd fix the district's chronic absenteeism rate. Meet the school board candidates: How would you address the district’s 24% chronic absenteeism rate?

Excelsior Buzz: The comic book store is finally open. Coming soon: an arcade.
“Excelsior Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and news from the Excelsior. Got news? Send us tips at xueer@missionlocal.com. The owner of Mission: Comics & Art’s new Excelsior outlet, […] Excelsior Buzz: The comic book store is finally open. Coming soon: an arcade.

Decoding Fragrance Dupes and What Makes a Quality Alternative
This article was contributed by TheDuaBrand.com Fragrance dupes have become a significant part of contemporary scent culture, sparking as much debate as enthusiasm among perfume fans. With the rising popularity of alternatives to high-profile fragrances, many shoppers are seeking…