Decoding AI in the Central Valley

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Latest Nov 3, 2026

Fresno marketing agencies bet on people as AI and Gen Z change ad work

The Valley's three largest agencies reported nearly flat headcount on The Business Journal's 2026 list, and a Fresno agency owner says AI speeds up production but can't replace creativity.

Lucy Siong, owner of Fresno-based Siong Marketing, told The Business Journal that AI will speed up planning and production but won't replace human creativity. The three largest Central San Joaquin Valley agencies reported 79 employees combined on the 2026 list, compared with 78 in 2025.

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Nov 3, 2026

North Dakota county OKs AI data center, but can't get a demolition bond

Oliver County, N.D., wrote water, road and public safety conditions into its deal with Applied Digital. It couldn't get a bond to cover tearing the building down someday.

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Nov 2, 2026

AI stock selloff drives Treasury yields to biggest monthly drop since 2023

Investors moved into government bonds in October as fears over AI spending hit tech stocks. That pushed down the 10-year yield, the benchmark mortgage markets watch most closely.

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Nov 2, 2026

Asked back after an AI layoff? Experts say push for more pay and a contract

Some companies that replaced workers with AI are hiring people back. Management experts say anyone who gets that call should ask about pay, training and job security first.

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