AI news from the San Joaquin Valley
Before Tuesday's election, some Kern County voters used AI chatbots to research state propositions. Others said they couldn't trust the answers, and a cybersecurity founder urged caution.
Hewett, 26, says he wants an AI website so residents can search city spending and council votes ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
FCERA, an $8.3B system, plans more mid-market and debt deals while steering clear of AI-driven bidding frenzies, according to a new trade report.
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.
KBAK/KBFX posted a one-question poll asking if parents are comfortable with their child using AI as a friend, as local districts roll out AI guidance.
Hall Ambulance crews now carry five-lead, AI-enabled ECGs after a Feb. 1 rollout; county officials say an early field read helped route a patient straight to care.
A Brookings paper pegs AI-related spending at $10.3 trillion through 2032 and flags financing risks. Kern has two big data-center proposals while San Joaquin County weighs new rules.
Fair officials and Bakersfield police outlined tighter entry screening, a visible officer presence, and family wristbands as the Kern County Fair opens for its 12-day run.