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Latest Oct 22, 2026

CSU Fresno faculty fold AI into classes, bring back oral exams and blue books

Faculty at CSU Fresno are adding AI across departments while stressing limits, reworking assignments, and planning GE AI literacy. Workshops have drawn 300+ instructors and new social-impact courses are in the queue.

CSU Fresno has 7 AI-focused faculty, 7 AI courses, 14 AI-applied courses, plus an AI minor and two certificates. The Division of Continuing and Global Education offers nine AI professional training courses for the community.

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Oct 21, 2026

Flock Safety to cut about 270 jobs; Fresno contract under review

Reuters says Flock Safety plans to eliminate roughly 18% of its workforce. Fresno, Bakersfield and Kern County agencies use the company’s ALPR tech, so local leaders will watch pricing and service closely.

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Oct 21, 2026

UN will launch military-AI forum, Fresno 144th and NAS Lemoore watching

The UN’s disarmament research arm says it will open a new forum on military uses of AI on Thursday. Valley bases and university programs could feel the ripple effects.

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Oct 20, 2026

NYT: OpenAI puts run rate near $50B as safety fights escalate

DealBook reported OpenAI’s annualized revenue near $50B at September’s end, even as firings and new probes sharpen questions about safety spending and compliance.

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