San Francisco median home price hits record $1.7m amid AI industry boom

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San Francisco home prices have reached a record high, with the median cost of a property now standing at $1.7 million. The surge is being driven in part by highly paid workers in the artificial intelligence sector, who have significantly increased demand for housing in the city. The influx of wealthy tech professionals has pushed prices beyond previous records, making the city one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States. The latest figures highlight growing concerns about affordability for residents who do not work in the booming AI industry.

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