Katie Porter outlines plans to cut housing costs and regulate Silicon Valley
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Updated · KQED · May 5
Katie Porter outlines plans to cut housing costs and regulate Silicon Valley
7 articles · Updated · KQED · May 5
At a Monday KQED town hall, the former Orange County representative told Bay Area residents AI-driven change is unavoidable and must be managed without catering to donors.
Porter answered questions moderated by Scott Shafer on education, technology, gas prices and rent, framing housing affordability and tech oversight as central California policy challenges.
The event highlighted her effort to address voter concerns over living costs and the growing influence of artificial intelligence on California's economy and communities.
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