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Earthquake Shakes Bay Area, No Major Damage

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck near Berkeley early Monday morning, felt across the Bay Area and as far south as Salinas. No injuries or significant damage reported; BART trains slowed for safety inspections. Authorities are assessing impacts, with no immediate reports of harm.

Chinese AI Advances Focus on Efficiency and Safety

Recent developments in Chinese AI highlight efforts to improve model efficiency, safety, and robustness. Companies like DeepSeek, Anthropic, and Ant Group are releasing new models and techniques to address long-standing challenges such as computational costs, data poisoning, and evaluation transparency, shaping the future of enterprise AI.

Companies Cut Jobs, Remote Work Gains

Kelly is reducing its workforce by 2%, affecting about 100 employees, amid a slowing US labor market. Meanwhile, remote work remains highly attractive, with increased applications and hiring at remote-first companies, highlighting a shift in workforce preferences despite ongoing layoffs.

Clashes at Berkeley Protest

Protesters gathered outside UC Berkeley during a Turning Point USA event featuring Rob Schneider and Frank Turek. Violence erupted with arrests, a chain theft, and police intervention. The Justice Department announced an investigation into the university's handling of the protests amid claims of anti-fascist activity and outside agitators.