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A national report tallies $137 million in AI-generated campaign ads. California requires disclosures, and a Bakersfield dust‑up shows the fight is already local.
A national report estimates $137 million spent on AI-generated political ads this cycle. A Bakersfield activist page posted an AI-altered image targeting Supervisor Jeff Flores.
A national selloff tied to CoreWeave’s borrowing hit this week. Here’s how tighter credit for AI infrastructure could shape Central Valley data center plans and university research.
Beijing listed 40 technologies, including 23 AI items, for new export bans or reviews. Central Valley solar builders and campus labs could see slower cross‑border work.
The IMF warned this week that AI-linked market and cyber risks could hit growth. Here’s why that matters for UC Merced grads and Merced County employers.
