Decoding AI in the Central Valley

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Latest Jul 26, 2026

Alphabet posts $112.11B Q2 profit, raises 2026 capex after AI-fueled quarter

Alphabet beat Wall Street with $112.11B in net income and 24% revenue growth, then lifted full‑year capital spending to as much as $205B. Fresno advertisers should watch pricing and product shifts.

$112.11 billion. That is Alphabet’s second‑quarter net income, reported Wednesday, alongside 24% year‑over‑year revenue growth to $119.8 billion. For Central Valley businesses that buy Google Ads or sell on YouTube, the headline matters because product changes and pricing in those channels usually follow the company’s earnings priorities, and they...

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Jul 26, 2026

Cheaper Chinese AI models gain U.S. users as Fresno firms watch costs

An AP report says lower-priced Chinese AI models are showing up in U.S. products. Central Valley startups and campuses are watching because price and data rules drive choices.

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Jul 25, 2026

AP: Democrats eye data center opposition as Valley cities weigh projects

An AP report says Democrats see political openings in rural fights over AI data centers. Kern and Stanislaus counties already face decisions on big proposals and short pauses.

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Jul 24, 2026

PG&E signs Trump-backed AI data center pledge; what it could mean for Valley bills

Twenty-three GOP governors and dozens of utilities signed a voluntary pledge to keep AI data center costs off ratepayers. PG&E joined, but California regulators decide rates.

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