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In this episode of Monterey Bay This Week, stories about an extended ban on red abalone harvesting, resisting Trump administration efforts to cancel research grants and move forward with offshore drilling and mining, and more.

This school year, all California State University students were given access to an educational version of ChatGPT, a strategic step towards advancing artificial intelligence into higher education. At Cal State Monterey Bay, that decision is already being tested through grant-funded research that examines how artificial intelligence changes teaching, ethics, and career preparation.

SPCA Monterey County is hosting a free event on Black Friday with waived animal adoption fees. And, a Menlo Park AI company limits access to its chatbots following lawsuits.

The Marine Mammal Center is highlighting conservation efforts during Sea Otter Awareness Week. And, advocates are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill to protect children from AI chatbots.