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Steyer's Tech Agenda: Pressure on Silicon Valley
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Tom Steyer, a candidate for California governor, is pushing for stricter regulations on tech giants, including AI safety audits and privacy protections. His brother, Jim Steyer, runs Common Sense Media, a nonprofit advocating for kid-safe content. If Tom wins, the family connection could amplify pressure on Silicon Valley. Tech leaders are concerned about Common Senses potential influence, while Democrats support age bans on chatbots. Common Sense has clashed and collaborated with OpenAI on ballot measures. As debates shift to the legislature, questions about Common Senses independence and funding arise.
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