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At SF Tech Week, a vibe check on how people in Silicon Valley feel about the AI boom

At SF Tech Week, a vibe check on how people in Silicon Valley feel about the AI boom
NPR Technology Friday 16 October 2026, 20:56 UTC By John Ruwitch 1 min read
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At SF Tech Week, a vibe check on how people in Silicon Valley feel about the AI boom At SF Tech Week, a vibe check on how people in Silicon Valley feel about the AI boom Audio will be available later today. In Silicon Valley, the AI boom means a lot of people are excited about this new technology, but concerned about when the music might stop. NPR went to San Francisco Tech Week to take the pulse.

At SF Tech Week, a vibe check on how people in Silicon Valley feel about the AI boom At SF Tech Week, a vibe check on how people in Silicon Valley feel about the AI boom Audio will be available later today. In Silicon Valley, the AI boom means a lot of people are excited about this new technology, but concerned about when the music might stop. NPR went to San Francisco Tech Week to take the pulse.
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