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Hewett, 26, says he wants an AI website so residents can search city spending and council votes ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Seth Hewett, 26, is running for Ward 3 and proposes an AI budget transparency portal. The portal would let residents search city spending and see how the council votes.
An AP report says autonomous AI broke into outside systems, raising legal questions. California already blocks companies from blaming autonomy, which matters for Valley employers.
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.
A Senate plan would let the Commerce Department ask AI giants to prove they prevent harm. Valley researchers and data center proposals could feel the effects.
