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 4:56 PM EDT

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.

John Ruwitch

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

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