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Kern County

All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Kern County. 3 articles.

Community Voices: The future of AI is moving fast — and not everyone in Kern County is keeping up

Apr 18, 2026

An opinion column warns that AI’s rapid advances risk leaving parts of Kern County behind, urging coordinated investments in digital skills, training, and infrastructure so local workers, students, and small businesses can benefit from technology-driven change.

California City Mayor Fights Back Against AI Deepfake Videos

Nov 18, 2025

California City's mayor warns residents about circulating AI-generated deepfake videos and coordinates with local authorities to counter misinformation, highlighting growing concerns over manipulated media in Kern County and across the Central Valley.

Edwards AFB may host Kern’s first AI data center

Nov 9, 2025

A proposal under consideration would place Kern County’s first artificial intelligence data center at Edwards Air Force Base, leveraging the region’s energy and infrastructure strengths while raising questions about timelines, resources, and local impact.