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All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Policy. 8 articles.
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to Oakland court over AI
Apr 27, 2026
A closely watched federal trial in Oakland will test Elon Musk’s claim that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission and became a profit-driven powerhouse, setting up a broader fight over AI governance, corporate control, and the future direction of one of the world’s most influential technology companies.
Tennessee Tech professor chosen as national AI education ambassador
Apr 24, 2026
Tennessee Tech computer science professor William Eberle has been selected for the National Science Foundation’s inaugural cohort of AI education fellows, a role that will connect him to a national effort to expand artificial intelligence teaching, classroom resources, and institutional leadership as the university prepares to launch a new bachelor’s degree in AI.
Fresno County schools chief candidates outline priorities in race for superintendent
Apr 4, 2026
Candidates for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools detail plans on student achievement, school safety, fiscal oversight, special education, and career readiness as the contest intensifies ahead of the June election—highlighting high stakes for Central Valley classrooms and future ed‑tech adoption.
Bakersfield mom says AI in classrooms is putting kids at risk
Mar 22, 2026
A Bakersfield parent raises alarms about classroom AI tools and student monitoring, calling for transparency, consent, and stronger safeguards to protect children’s privacy and well-being.
AI 'Attorney' at the Center of an Eminent Domain Lawsuit in the Central Valley
Mar 2, 2026
A Central Valley property owner challenges an AI legal service over eminent domain guidance, testing boundaries of consumer protection and the practice of law in California.
New AI Initiative Aims to Prepare Students for the Workforce
Aug 8, 2025
California is expanding AI education through partnerships with Google, Adobe, IBM, and Microsoft, giving more than 2 million students access to tools, training, and career-focused learning at no cost to schools, with Kern County and the Central Valley positioned to benefit.
Bakersfield Launches AI-Powered Instant Permitting System
Jul 18, 2025
The City of Bakersfield introduced an AI-assisted online platform that offers instant approvals for select building permits, aiming to cut wait times and simplify submittals for homeowners and contractors while maintaining staff oversight for complex projects. The move modernizes local services and supports housing and clean‑energy upgrades across the Central Valley.
Fresno Unified spokesperson resigns after debacle over AI
Jul 2, 2025
Nikki Henry resigns from Fresno Unified after an AI-generated document about the teachers union included fabricated quotes, sharpening concerns about district oversight, labor relations and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in public education.