Silicon Valley’s ongoing artificial intelligence surge is driving a notable spike in rental demand, with rents predicted to jump by as much as 7% over the next year. Multifamily vacancy rates are expected to plunge to around 3% in the next two years, one of the tightest markets the region has seen in more than a decade.

UC Berkeley has long been celebrated as a place where social movements and academic excellence converge. Yet many now see it primarily as a launchpad for prestigious careers. This article examines what is lost when the campus’s historical spirit is overshadowed by singular career focus.

Artificial intelligence is widely hailed as the next big economic engine. Yet there is growing concern that while the technology promises abundance, most of its gains may end up in the hands of a few powerful corporations and investors.

A recent column misidentified Utah Valley University’s location. This correction clarifies that UVU is in Orem, Utah—not Provo—and underscores the importance of accuracy in journalism.

Silicon Valley leaders warn that falling behind in artificial intelligence poses a greater danger to U.S. tech firms than any tariff fight. Backed by a July White House action plan and billions in private spending, AI has become the rare issue uniting Washington, Wall Street and the Valley.