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The City Council directed staff to draft a code change barring AI and cloud data centers for a decade, with Mayor Jerry Dyer’s support.
Fresno’s City Council voted 7-0 on Sept. 3 to initiate a 10-year ban on AI and cloud data centers. Mayor Jerry Dyer co-sponsored the item and said data centers aren’t an appropriate use under current technologies.
Mercedes-Benz India has installed an AI vehicle scanner that documents exterior damage and tire wear in seconds. If the tool comes to the U.S., Fresno and Bakersfield owners could see faster service check-ins.
Officials say the group leaned on Google's Gemini for route and packing advice. Fresno-area search-and-rescue leaders point hikers to ranger stations and NPS guidance.
A new ISD report finds nearly a third of chatbot replies about voting are inaccurate or outdated. Fresno County and California direct voters to official sites.
