Escondido temporarily bans new AI data centers
ESCONDIDO — The city has temporarily banned new artificial intelligence data centers while staff studies their potential effects and develops recommendations for regulating such facilities....
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Seedance 2.0 and Seedance 2.5 explained: Everything you need to know
With AI, producing video content is becoming much simpler, with the potential to create video content from just a few simple words. But two of...
Encinitas fintech group Hamachi partners with Modelist
ENCINITAS — Hamachi, an Encinitas-based financial technology company focused on regulatory-compliant artificial intelligence for wealth managers, announced a partnership with Modelist to provide AI-powered portfolio analysis...
The great AI FAQ
“I’m thinking of having ChatGPT write my book.” It’s a comment I hear every few weeks, and if you’re seriously considering the option, I wish...
How local businesses can beat Google and AI algorithms
For years, businesses focused on “beating” Google through search engine optimization. Now, with AI-driven results reshaping how customers discover brands, the game has changed again....
AI search is changing how customers find your business
For more than two decades, businesses focused on one primary digital goal: ranking on the first page of Google. Traditional search engine optimization (SEO) was...
Artificial intelligence answering non-emergency sheriff’s calls
REGION — Non-emergency calls to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office will be answered by an artificial intelligence processing system beginning this weekend, an effort...
Carlsbad Unified school board debates AI in classrooms
CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Unified School District is working to address how artificial intelligence should be used in academic settings. The school board approved a...
Digital 101: Are my marketing tactics already outdated?
You’ve probably noticed something strange lately. That billboard you paid for? Hard to know if anyone even saw it. Your Facebook page? It gets fewer...
Digital 101: Does using AI in marketing put customers at risk?
That’s the voice in the back of your mind, isn’t it? What happens to my customers’ data when I run ads through AI tools? Is...
Digital 101: How to use AI for marketing without losing your brand voice
You’ve worked hard to build a brand that feels like you. That sounds like you. That earns trust because it actually has a voice. So...
Digital 101: Is AI marketing really worth it? Here’s how to know for sure
You’ve heard the promises: “AI will boost your marketing ROI,” they say. “It’ll save you time and money.” Or: “Google doesn’t like AI” and “AI...
Digital 101: Too soon to adopt AI in my business? Or am I already behind?
You’ve heard the buzz: AI is everywhere. But here’s the real question you’re probably asking… “Do I actually need to adopt AI now in my...
Digital 101: What do I actually need to start using AI in my marketing?
Let’s demystify something right off the bat: You don’t need a robotics lab, a team of data scientists, or 14 monitors to start using AI...
Digital 101: Which marketing channels still matter?
The options feel endless, don’t they? Google Ads. Instagram. TikTok. YouTube. SEO. Facebook. Email. Local directories. Blog content. LinkedIn. Every week, a new “must-have” platform...