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A global selloff in AI‑heavy tech stocks spilled into Thursday trading. UC Merced’s AI council continues campus work as investors reassess big‑ticket spending.
AI-focused tech stocks led a broad selloff Thursday after fresh spending signals from major firms. Meta told investors it would create a new stock class to raise cash for AI investments.
Faculty at CSU Fresno are adding AI across departments while stressing limits, reworking assignments, and planning GE AI literacy. Workshops have drawn 300+ instructors and new social-impact courses are in the queue.
Some websites went offline Thursday while operators patched a flaw an AI system identified in a common web language. Central Valley residents could see short maintenance windows on public and business sites.
Reuters says Flock Safety plans to eliminate roughly 18% of its workforce. Fresno, Bakersfield and Kern County agencies use the company’s ALPR tech, so local leaders will watch pricing and service closely.
