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Latest Oct 10, 2026

Fresno County districts test AI with guardrails, from Copilot to teacher training

Fresno Unified, Clovis Unified, Selma Unified and Sanger Unified outline early AI use in classrooms. Leaders say the goal is support, not shortcuts.

Fresno Unified used Microsoft Copilot after student writing to give grammar feedback and spark questions, according to Superintendent Misty Her. Clovis Unified is training educators on responsible AI use, Superintendent Corrine Folmer said.

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Oct 10, 2026

Tech founders back Trump's AI self-policing; Fresno moves to limit data centers

A new federal AI safety pact cheered by startup leaders lands as Fresno advances a data center prohibition and UC Merced expands AI programs.

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Oct 9, 2026

AI agent tied to South Korea bank hacks, Valley banks eye defenses

CrowdStrike says a China-based suspect used an AI agent and coding tools against South Korean banks. Here’s why that risk and California’s 30‑day breach rule matter in Merced County.

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Oct 8, 2026

IMF chief warns on debt, calls for AI rules; costs could hit the Valley

Kristalina Georgieva urged governments to rein in borrowing and set AI rules, warning of higher energy and input costs. Here’s what that could mean for farms and utilities in the Central Valley.

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