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

NPR | By John Ruwitch

Published October 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM CDT

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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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John Ruwitch is a correspondent with NPR's international desk. He covers Chinese affairs.