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Latest Sep 30, 2026

OpenAI debuts 'Dots' AI agent at DevDay, Valley shops weigh risks

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman introduced an 'always-on' agent called Dots at a San Francisco developer event, a day after pausing a separate model over safety concerns. Central Valley governments, schools and vendors say the security questions land close to home.

OpenAI unveiled "Dots," an always-on AI agent, at its San Francisco DevDay on Sept. 29, 2026. CEO Sam Altman's keynote skipped detailed security concerns tied to a paused model, per AP reporting.

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Sep 29, 2026

Fed official flags AI 'too big to fail' risk; Valley sees its own exposure

Kansas City Fed’s Jeff Schmid warned about AI’s size and interconnections. Here’s how that risk shows up for Central Valley data centers and lenders.

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Sep 29, 2026

Fresno D1 supervisor runoff: Karbassi, Pacheco say no to AI data centers over water

A Fresno Bee fact check shows both District 1 supervisor candidates rejecting AI data centers over water concerns. Here’s what that means for growers and towns on the westside.

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Sep 28, 2026

Fresno Irrigation District seats on Nov. 3 ballot; early voting Oct. 5

Three Fresno Irrigation District seats and other water boards are up Nov. 3. Early voting starts Oct. 5 at the county elections office.

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