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Public Safety

All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Public Safety. 3 articles.

Beware of AI-generated celebrity endorsements

Apr 27, 2026

A consumer warning for Californians highlights how scammers are using AI-made celebrity endorsements, fake social posts, and counterfeit shopping sites to sell dubious products, collect payment details, and trigger unexpected charges.

Closing the Compliance Gap: How Some Merced Businesses Are Using AI to Support the ‘Last Mile’ of Fire Safety

Apr 22, 2026

Merced-area businesses are adopting AI-assisted dispatch and digital reporting tools to speed up fire watch coverage, improve compliance documentation, and reduce the operational risks that follow fire system failures.

AI-manipulated image used to scam Fresno family looking for lost dog

Feb 26, 2026

A Fresno family searching for a missing dog was targeted by scammers who used an AI-altered photo to demand money, prompting fresh warnings about pet-recovery fraud in California’s Central Valley.