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How Donovan Lazaro helps this East Bay city cash in on the AI boom

Inside the manufacturing-first strategy for Fremont, California
Tesla has expanded its operations in Fremont as it shifts from making cars to building artificial intelligence-based helpers. (Donovan Lazaro)
Tesla has expanded its operations in Fremont as it shifts from making cars to building artificial intelligence-based helpers. (Donovan Lazaro)
CoStar News
August 13, 2026 | 8:20 P.M.

Donovan Lazaro likes to tell people that if they've used ChatGPT or posted on Instagram, they've probably relied on equipment built in his city of Fremont, California.

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    • Donovan Lazaro

      Economic Development Director, City of Fremont - Economic Development Director