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All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Technology. 38 articles.
Median AI token spend hits $2,246 a month; what Fresno firms should budget
Jul 8, 2026
New Ramp data shows mid-market AI costs clustering around $46 per employee per month, with wide swings for heavy model use. Here’s how that maps to Highway 99 companies.
Meta offers AI glasses to blind veterans; Kern County vets can apply
Jun 27, 2026
Meta is donating Ray-Ban smart glasses to blind veterans nationwide through the Blinded Veterans Association, with a goal of reaching about 130,000 people.
SpaceX to buy Cursor for $60B; UC Merced flags AI tool rules for students
Jun 19, 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX says it will acquire Cursor's parent company for $60 billion in stock. Valley programs that teach coding say students must follow course AI policies.
CSUB partners with OpenAI Academy on 'SPARKS,' billed first in the nation
May 31, 2026
CSU Bakersfield will launch SPARKS this fall, a service-learning pilot that puts AI tools in upper-division GE classes and pairs students with Kern County nonprofits.
Your employees’ hidden AI habits that put your business at risk
May 24, 2026
A data-driven look at 'shadow AI'—employees using unapproved AI tools—and practical steps leaders can take to reduce security, compliance, and reputational risks without stifling innovation.
AI-Fueled Rally Puts S&P 500 on Track for Eighth Weekly Gain
May 22, 2026
U.S. stocks approached the end of the week with the S&P 500 poised for an eighth straight weekly advance, as enthusiasm for AI-linked companies and resilient earnings outweighed worries about oil, bond yields, and Middle East uncertainty.
Why South Korea’s Won Remains Weak Despite an AI-Driven Market Boom
May 21, 2026
South Korea’s chip-led stock surge and record external surplus have not translated into a stronger won, as foreign selling, outbound investment, dollar strength and energy-price pressures continue to weigh on the currency.
French Companies Bid for $10 Billion Europe AI Gigafactory Site
May 20, 2026
French groups are positioning sites and infrastructure partnerships to compete for Europe’s next wave of multibillion-dollar AI computing projects, underscoring France’s push to become a major hub for sovereign data-center capacity.
Miami-Dade School Buses Now Use AI Cameras to Ticket Drivers Who Pass Them Illegally
May 19, 2026
Miami-Dade has restarted a school bus camera enforcement program that uses AI-assisted technology and deputy review to identify drivers who illegally pass stopped buses, after earlier errors prompted legal and procedural changes.
Webinar to discuss how AI can help small businesses
May 19, 2026
A CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center webinar highlights practical ways small businesses can use artificial intelligence, evaluate platforms, and apply new tools while preserving their own voice and customer relationships.
CSUB to host first Tech Expo exploring AI across education, business, and security
May 17, 2026
California State University, Bakersfield plans a free public technology expo focused on artificial intelligence, bringing together students, educators, businesses, and experts to discuss its uses in education, business, ethics, and cybersecurity.
Group looks to AI for water in the Kern River
May 17, 2026
Bring Back the Kern is using an AI image contest to spotlight the mostly dry Kern River through Bakersfield and to build public support for restoring flows through the city.