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The Justice Department told staff on Oct. 6 to use 'super intelligence' in most contexts. Here’s how that federal change could affect local paperwork, grants, and court filings in the Valley.
On Oct. 6, 2026, DOJ directed staff to use the term "super intelligence" in most references. On Oct. 4, 2026, President Trump named DNI Jay Clayton to lead a federal AI task force.
The White House named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to run a new AI task force on Sunday. The move could shape funding and rules that touch Central Valley farms and campuses.
National fights over AI data centers are reaching the Valley. MID floated premium rates for big users, Fresno says data centers aren’t allowed under current zoning.
A Fresno Bee business report says Apple’s on‑device AI faces a new privacy challenge. Any change could affect managed iPhones and iPads used by local schools and small employers.
