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Japan outlined a $55.6 billion defense request heavy on drones and AI. Tracy’s DLA hub and NAS Lemoore tie the Valley to that Pacific buildup.
Japan requested 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6B) for the coming fiscal year, with funding for drones, AI and long-range missiles. Officials in Tokyo say uncrewed systems would help offset troop shortages as the population ages.
Prosecutors say Daejon Love posed online as a 49ers receiver and used an AI search blurb to sell the lie. Victims include Californians.
An AP report says spiritual leaders are rolling out chatbots. Fresno’s Catholic diocese now has an October workshop on how ministry should handle AI.
At a Thursday webinar, panelists urged Central Valley boards and residents to require clear water-use details, cooling plans, and no NDAs from AI data center developers.
