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San Francisco lawmakers vote to ban killer robots in drastic U-turn

City’s police department prohibited from using the 17 robots in its arsenal for lethal force after board of supervisors vote

The Guardian - US

San Francisco supervisors bar police robots from using deadly force for now

San Francisco had been considering a policy to allow police robots to use deadly force in certain extreme cases. The Board of Supervisors sent the issue back to a committee for further discussion.

WEKU

Steph Curry named 2022 Sportsperson of the Year by Sports Illustrated

SAN FRANCISCO — In a year filled to the brim with accolades that included a Finals MVP and college degree, Stephen Curry still has one more award to accept before the calendar flips to 2023.

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Apple loosens tight grip on App Store pricing

San Francisco (AFP) - Apple on Tuesday announced the biggest upgrade to the App Store pricing system since the launch of the shop, allowing developers to charge from 29 cents to $10,000 for their offerings.

AFP

San Francisco police can't use deadly robots for now

San Francisco supervisors have voted to put the brakes on a controversial policy to let police use robots for deadly force

The Independent UK

Aaron Judge 'heading for San Francisco Giants' but New York Yankees still confident

Aaron Judge's free agency is set to come to an end, with the San Francisco Giants reportedly closing in on the 30-year-old - but the New York Yankees are still confident of keeping him

Daily Mirror

Aaron Judge could copy free agency move with New York Yankees at risk of losing MLB star

The New York Yankees are still on hold while Aaron Judge decides his next move, but if Barry Bonds' situation in 1992 is anything to go by, he could be heading to San Francisco

Daily Mirror

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Oversight board slams Meta for special treatment of high-profile users

San Francisco (AFP) - An oversight panel said Tuesday that Facebook and Instagram put business over human rights when giving special treatment to rule-breaking posts by politicians, celebrities and other high-profile users.

AFP

London overtakes New York and San Francisco for fintech funding

The capital has combined its strengths in financial services and tech to become a world powerhouse in fast growing areas such as payment processing and online banking

Evening Standard

Daily Brew, December 6: SCOTUS to hear Moore v. Harper election administration case

Welcome to the Tuesday, December 6, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Mark Z. Barabak: The San Francisco Republican who spread Pelosi attack conspiracies gets rewarded by GOP

Anyone with a beating heart and sliver of humanity reacted to the October attack on Paul Pelosi in similar fashion, with a combination of shock and horror that transcended politics.

Los Angeles Times

Warriors fall flat to shorthanded Pacers

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ fourth-quarter rally fell short Monday night as the shorthanded Indiana Pacers pulled away for a 112-104 win.

Tribune News Service

49ers’ Shanahan Downplays Team’s Interest in Baker Mayfield

The head coach addressed whether the quarterback could be a fit in San Francisco.

Sports Illustrated

Elizabeth Holmes appeals Theranos fraud conviction

San Francisco (AFP) - Fallen US biotech star Elizabeth Holmes has asked an appeals court to overturn her conviction in the Theranos fraud trial that saw her sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.

AFP

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49ers lose Jimmy Garoppolo for rest of season due to broken foot

It's a huge blow for a San Francisco team that's one of the toughest in the conference.

Ballotpedia

Voters approved 10, rejected 4 local measures in San Francisco

Voters in San Francisco decided on 14 local ballot measures on Nov. 8. Ten were approved and four were defeated.

Daily Mirror

San Francisco 49ers coach opens up on Jimmy Garoppolo's "crushing" season-ending injury

Jimmy Garoppolo's season is over as the San Francisco 49ers quarterback has suffered a broken foot, and head coach Kyle Shanahan is absolutely 'crushed' that he will miss out

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The 49ers can survive Jimmy Garoppolo’s injury, even with Mr. Irrelevant at QB

Brock Purdy is the next man up in a lineup that prioritizes everything but quarterback in order to give flawed passers an easy lift.

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A fight over seats could define the future of an iconic San Francisco movie theater

Conservationists' objections to proposed renovation plans for the 100-year-old Castro Theatre in San Francisco illustrate an ongoing debate about the future of historic theaters.

Tribune News Service

Quest for neutrality fuels a California road trip to Switzerland

In my mid-20s, I backpacked around the world as a Swiss citizen, flashing that red passport in all its neutral freedom. Born in San Francisco, I was fortunate enough to gain dual citizenship through my family bloodline. Despite my Cali-birthplace, I clung to the benefits of that bright booklet including…

The Independent UK

US police rarely deploy deadly robots to confront suspects

The unabashedly liberal city of San Francisco became the unlikely proponent of weaponized police robots this week after supervisors approved them for limited use

USA Today Sports Media Group

Anatomy of a Play: How the Dolphins fooled the 49ers for a 75-yard touchdown

The Miami Dolphins shocked the San Francisco 49ers with a 75-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the game. Here's how it happened.

USA Today Sports Media Group

3 keys to 49ers beating Dolphins in Week 13

How the San Francisco 49ers can knock off the Miami Dolphins in Week 13.

Los Angeles Times

Strange coincidences: Are they fluke events or acts of God?

In February 1973, Dr. Bernard Beitman found himself hunched over a kitchen sink in an old Victorian house in San Francisco, choking uncontrollably. He wasn't eating or drinking so there was nothing to cough up, and yet for several minutes he couldn't catch his breath or swallow.

AFP

As chatbot sophistication grows, AI debate intensifies

San Francisco (AFP) - California start-up OpenAI has released a chatbot capable of answering a variety of questions, but its impressive performance has reopened the debate on the risks linked to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

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