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AmirGetsJobs founder Amir Haider says customers who find Valley firms through AI assistants buy at far higher rates, and he’s tracking which bots name which businesses.
Fresno’s AmirGetsJobs launched in March 2026, founded by Clovis West grad Amir Haider. The agency runs about 50 weekly tests across ChatGPT, Claude and Grok to see which firms bots recommend.
Supervisors halted new AI data center permits Tuesday, citing water and zoning concerns, while Hanford said it doesn't want data centers inside city limits.
Nvidia’s blowout quarter and higher guidance signal tight demand for AI chips. UC Merced and Fresno State projects that rely on GPUs will watch prices and lead times.
Australia’s ARIA will exclude wholly AI-generated tracks starting Aug. 31. Central Valley playlists won’t change today, but similar U.S. rules would ripple through local radio.
