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California's AI gold rush pulls in 90% of U.S. venture capital despite billionaire tax backlash

A record $366 billion was invested in California startups, fueled largely by the AI mania

California's AI gold rush pulls in 90% of U.S. venture capital despite billionaire tax backlash

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