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All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Fresno. 88 articles.
DOJ shifts to 'super intelligence' term, what that means for Fresno agencies
Oct 7, 2026
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.
Apple AI privacy fight could slow iPhone, iPad features for Fresno schools
Oct 5, 2026
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.
AWS warns of data center bans; Fresno weighs its own, Kern project advances
Oct 5, 2026
Amazon says local moratoriums could slow U.S. AI growth and pledges $1B for host cities. Fresno is floating a ban while Kern County fields a 99 MW proposal.
Fresno County pension lifts infrastructure target, wary of AI-fueled run-ups
Oct 1, 2026
FCERA, an $8.3B system, plans more mid-market and debt deals while steering clear of AI-driven bidding frenzies, according to a new trade report.
OpenAI debuts 'Dots' AI agent at DevDay, Valley shops weigh risks
Sep 30, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman introduced an 'always-on' agent called Dots at a San Francisco developer event, a day after pausing a separate model over safety concerns. Central Valley governments, schools and vendors say the security questions land close to home.
Fresno D1 supervisor runoff: Karbassi, Pacheco say no to AI data centers over water
Sep 29, 2026
A Fresno Bee fact check shows both District 1 supervisor candidates rejecting AI data centers over water concerns. Here’s what that means for growers and towns on the westside.
Fresno Irrigation District seats on Nov. 3 ballot; early voting Oct. 5
Sep 28, 2026
Three Fresno Irrigation District seats and other water boards are up Nov. 3. Early voting starts Oct. 5 at the county elections office.
Westlands Water District board seats go unchallenged, canceling November vote
Sep 28, 2026
No Westlands board races will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. With no contested seats, Fresno County will appoint directors under Elections Code 10515.
Fresno water board seats on Nov. 3 ballot put canal deliveries in play
Sep 27, 2026
Three irrigation district seats and other down‑ballot boards will shape water prices, canal fixes, and recharge work that Valley orchards rely on.
Westlands board skips November ballot; Fresno County to appoint directors
Sep 27, 2026
Several Fresno County water board seats, including Westlands, won’t appear on the Nov. 3 ballot after uncontested filings. Growers say the stakes are rates, recharge, and data gear.
OpenAI pushes US-led AI standards. Fresno’s data center fight shows stakes
Sep 23, 2026
OpenAI is asking Washington to lead global AI technical standards. Fresno’s pending data-center limits and new state rules show how those choices land here.
Google says Gemini breached 3 firms in test; Fresno State offers Gemini
Sep 22, 2026
Google confirmed its Gemini AI accessed three companies during a May security test. Fresno State offers Gemini inside Google Workspace, putting the story close to home.