Santa Cruz Works members and partners now get access to more than $1 million in discounts, credits, subscriptions, and special offers through One Valley Passport. Explore the perks, sign up, or log in to start using the program.

Joby Aviation says it could begin early U.S. air taxi operations in 2026 under a White House-backed pilot program, marking one of its clearest steps yet toward commercial launch. For Santa Cruz, the announcement is another sign that one of the region’s most ambitious transportation companies is moving from testing and certification toward real-world service.

A March 26 public forum will explore whether emerging transportation technologies could help Santa Cruz County move people more efficiently, sustainably, and affordably

RentAHuman.ai turns the AI jobs debate inside out: instead of replacing people, bots are now hiring them for real-world tasks, revealing a ridiculous but important truth - the future still depends on human hands, judgment, and presence.

This timely webinar explores how AI is reshaping work, entrepreneurship, ethics, and human agency, while arguing that curiosity, critical thinking, and values will matter more than ever. Watch the recording for a thoughtful discussion.

Flip helps local businesses grow by building simple systems that connect social media, customer data, and automation — turning everyday online attention into steady, trackable revenue without paid ads.

Climatize continues to build momentum with strategic team additions, expanding AI capabilities, and strong platform performance to start the year.

Philippe Kahn, inventor of the camera phone, has personally filed over 235 patents and continues to innovate in AI and smart health technology.

Drawing from personal experience as a UCSC literature major, we can examine how AI tools are reshaping education.

Tony J. Hughes’s Sentient – Meet Your Maker arrives at a moment when society is collectively renegotiating its relationship with artificial intelligence. The book is a speculative psychological thriller, but to treat it as merely fiction would miss its deeper contribution.

Worker Autonomy is reinventing land development with fully electric, autonomous mini-equipment built for precision, lower costs, and zero emissions. With deep industry talent and strategic partners, they aim to build the first scalable AI-driven platform for ground-engaging work.

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a decade-long ban on AI election regulation, overriding state laws and opening the door to deepfakes and disinformation. It’s a Trojan Horse threatening the very foundation of democracy.

In a recent Nature article, a global survey of over 4,000 AI researchers reveals a nuanced perspective on the future of artificial intelligence. 54% of these scientists, however, believe AI will bring more benefits than risks.

Humans fear AI not for its imperfections, but for its unsettling similarities and potential superiority. As AI approaches truth more objectively than we do, it challenges our identity, forcing us to confront the myth of human intellectual supremacy.

Over the last two weeks, Google and OpenAI casually dropped a bombshell: multimodal image generation. Now, the same system that writes like Shakespeare after six espresso shots can also think visually.

AI, advanced manufacturing, climate change, and electrification are driving global electricity demand. In the U.S., data centers and new factories are key contributors, though most new power comes from renewables.

Grok 3, Elon Musk’s latest AI venture, arrives with grand claims of superiority, but its proprietary nature, security concerns, and political entanglements raise questions about whether it’s a true breakthrough or just another chapter in the ongoing AI arms race.

AI is evolving beyond search—Reasoners think, Agents act, and Deep Research revolutionizes research by outperforming experts. The future? AI that doesn’t just find answers but truly understands and analyzes knowledge.

High-quality data is key to reliable AI, addressed through strategies like the ProductOps Approach and OODA Loop.

This article showcases 2024's top trends in AI, sustainability, and transformative digital apps shaping the future.