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What you need to know: Governor Newsom visited Long Beach, home to “Space Beach,” as California’s space economy continues to accelerate. The Golden State ranks first in NASA science funding, company-funded aerospace R&D, and space-technology venture capital; is home to one-third of the nation’s space technology companies; and its West Coast launch range just posted…

Dr. Rachel Brem decided at age 12 that she wanted to cure cancer after her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was early detection that led to her mother living way past her prognosis of six months. Now, Brem is working to improve breast cancer screening for all women.

Robotics startup FieldAI is set to raise $700 million at a $10 billion valuation, according to a report from Business Insider.

Defense tech company Mach Industries’ valuation has soared to $3.7 billion in a push to counter rising national security risks, especially those from China.

What you need to know:Building on Governor Newsom’s work to level the playing field for workers, and consumers, the Governor today signed new legislation to prevent public officials from issuing meme coins, protect consumers, hold bad actors accountable, and recover money for victims. All while the Trump administration displays an unprecedented amount of corruption and…

FieldAI is partnering with Caterpillar Inc. to bring artificial intelligence and automation onto construction sites and in manufacturing environments.

What you need to know:Governor Newsom today announced the group of leading experts who will advise on recommendations required by his recent AI executive order that will accelerate independent oversight of AI companies and advance the creation of a potential “kill switch” for rogue frontier models.

Walt Disney Co. has named Karandeep Anand as the company’s first-ever chief technology officer, the second major tech appointment in two days as Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro pushes to integrate technology across the Burbank media giant. Anand, who will also serve as senior executive vice president, starts on Oct. 2 and will report to D’Amaro.…

There is a growing class of homebuyers the mortgage industry was not built to serve. They carry no margin debt, no delinquencies and no shortage of funds. What they frequently lack is a W-2.

Virgin Galactic’s would-be space tourists will have to wait a bit longer and probably pay more before they take off into the wild blue yonder.