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Encinitas fintech group Hamachi partners with Modelist

staffMay 22, 2026

May 22, 20260274

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...

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The great AI FAQ

Rob WeinbergMay 18, 2026

May 18, 2026085

“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...

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How local businesses can beat Google and AI algorithms

Rich HenrichMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026

March 30, 2026March 30, 20260129

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....

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AI search is changing how customers find your business

Rich HenrichMarch 12, 2026

March 12, 20260291

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...

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Artificial intelligence answering non-emergency sheriff’s calls

Coast News wire servicesMarch 9, 2026

March 9, 20260549

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...

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Carlsbad Unified school board debates AI in classrooms

Cameron AdamsJanuary 27, 2026January 29, 2026

January 27, 2026January 29, 20260877

CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Unified School District is working to address how artificial intelligence should be used in academic settings. The school board approved a...

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Digital 101: Are my marketing tactics already outdated?

Paul GonzalezDecember 19, 2025

December 19, 20250132

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...

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Digital 101: Does using AI in marketing put customers at risk?

Paul GonzalezDecember 15, 2025

December 15, 20250127

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...

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Digital 101: How to use AI for marketing without losing your brand voice

Paul GonzalezDecember 8, 2025

December 8, 20250265

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...

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Digital 101: Is AI marketing really worth it? Here’s how to know for sure

Paul GonzalezDecember 2, 2025

December 2, 20250127

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...

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Digital 101: Too soon to adopt AI in my business? Or am I already behind?

Paul GonzalezNovember 24, 2025

November 24, 2025073

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...

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Digital 101: What do I actually need to start using AI in my marketing?

Paul GonzalezNovember 17, 2025

November 17, 2025071

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...

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Digital 101: Which marketing channels still matter?

Paul GonzalezNovember 10, 2025November 10, 2025

November 10, 2025November 10, 20250203

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...

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Digital 101: Is AI killing your team’s jobs, or a tool they haven’t mastered?

Paul GonzalezOctober 28, 2025

October 28, 20250135

Let’s be real: the thought crosses your mind. “If I bring in AI tools… does that mean I need fewer people?” You’re not alone. Business...

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Op-Ed: Congress should pass IP reform, starting with 3 patent bills

commentarySeptember 25, 2025

September 25, 20250161

A bipartisan consensus is quietly emerging in Washington. Lawmakers from both parties are collaborating with the White House to modernize America’s intellectual property system. The...