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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
BBC Technology Wednesday 08 July 2026, 23:11 UTC 1 min read
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The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
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