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Sacramento is transforming from a second-tier economic hub to a vibrant center for high-tech innovation. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC), the region is attracting major industry players like Micron Technology, Solidigm, AMD, Samsung Electronics, Qualcomm, Bosch, and, notably, Blaize. Recently, GSEC sponsored a tour showcasing the region’s expanding strength in semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing. With over 1.2 million jobs across six counties, Sacramento is the fastest-growing semiconductor market in California. The region's proactive approach, innovative companies, and strategic investments are reshaping perceptions and establishing Sacramento as a hub for high-tech growth and economic resilience. As the region continues to build its reputation, I'm proud to be part of the Blaize team and of the broader community driving innovation in AI. I look forward to helping shape a bright future for Sacramento as a leading tech powerhouse. Read "Sacramento area sees path forward with tech jobs" from Matt Hamblen, Editor at Fierce Electronics, where he provides compelling insights from his media tour - https://lnkd.in/g7DFQFs3 #Sacramento #TechInnovation #Semiconductors #AI #EconomicGrowth #Blaize #BZAI #FutureOfTech #Leadership #GSEC

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Steven Greenhut, a Western region Director for the R Street Institute and member of the Southern California News Group Editorial Board, says that Sacramento’s “regulation frenzy” risks California’s booming #AI industry. Orange County Register November 2, 2025 State regulation of AI is chaotic. #California wants to set the national standard. "California lawmakers relish their role as nation trendsetters, as they push for every progressive priority in the hopes that it pushes the national conversation in their direction," Greenhut writes. We've seen articles describing how suspected #Asian #sex #spies, intent on stealing AI and other technology, have #flooded #siliconvalley After reading Greenhut, I wondered whether they have penetrated Sacramento. For example, Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA), aims to impose transparency and safety requirements that Greenhut says could harm the industry. "The requirement to publish detailed transparency reports could expose trade secrets or vulnerabilities, and impose heavy compliance burdens," he writes. Greenhut suggests that Sacramento's regulatory bureaucracy may be blind to information that China wants exposed. Bureaucrats are "blind" when they have something to gain. Asian sex spies may not be needed to steal AI "trade secrets." Governor Gavin Newsom, a likely 2028 presidential candidate, may "blindly" do it for them. James Patterson

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This week Aaron Brown chatted about his new startup Rapta, Inc. and its work to help manufacturers catch errors on the factory floor before products ship. https://lnkd.in/gGfEVwzV

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For decades, the narrative of California’s technological supremacy was localized strictly within the borders of Silicon Valley. However, as the post-pandemic digital economy recalibrates, a significant seismic shift is occurring in Southern California. #AIinnovationinOrangeCounty #AItechnologytrends #CaliforniaAIecosystem #LargeLanguageModels(LLM) #OrangeCountyAIstartups #SaaSInnovation #SiliconBeachSouth #SouthernCaliforniatechhub #UCIrvine(UCI)Wayfinder #VentureCapitalinSoCal

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NorCal AngelCon Deep Tech trains new investors while funding startups with more than $300,000. It focuses on agricultural, health and clean technology sectors.

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