Joe Nalven, Author at Times of San Diego

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Opinion: San Diegans attempt to cross the red-blue divide on immigration

by Joe Nalven and Barbara Tooker July 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m.July 2, 2026, 10:50 a.m.

Under the auspices of Braver Angels, a national organization dedicated to bridging the partisan divide, 22 San Diegans sought common ground on immigration.

Poway Unified School District Headquarters.

Opinion: Poway Unified’s new AI policy needs more work

by Joe Nalven Nov. 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m.Nov. 18, 2025, 1:49 a.m.

AI portraits

Essay: AI will shape the future of art — it’s time for the public to see

by Joe Nalven and Jill Rowe Oct. 25, 2025, 2:00 p.m.Oct. 24, 2025, 4:10 p.m.

Google Gemini image

Opinion: How an artificial intelligence may understand human consciousness

by Joe Nalven July 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m.July 11, 2025, 1:50 p.m.

Gate to Harvard University

Opinion: America’s cutting-edge universities might use AI to address Trump’s demands

by Joe Nalven April 27, 2025, 4:30 p.m.April 27, 2025, 8:31 p.m.

Trump advisers Economy

Opinion: Maybe AI Can Help Us Balance The Outrage and Opportunity in DOGE

by Joe Nalven March 3, 2025, 11:05 p.m.March 4, 2025, 7:20 a.m.

Photo illustration of Donald Trump and Martin Luther King Jr.

Opinion: As Jan. 20 Nears, Consider the Values that Both MLK and Trump Might Share

by Joe Nalven Jan. 8, 2025, 11:06 p.m.Jan. 9, 2025, 7:49 a.m.

Praying orthodox Jews

Opinion: From Awe to Oct. 7, a San Diego Digital Artist Explores the Meaning of Israel in Imagery

by Joe Nalven Dec. 22, 2024, 11:05 p.m.Dec. 23, 2024, 7:10 a.m.

AI art

Opinion: AI’s Impact on Art Parallels Transition from Film to Digital in Photography

by Joe Nalven Sept. 1, 2024, 10:05 p.m.Sept. 2, 2024, 7:12 a.m.

Photography rules

Opinion: County Fair’s Popular Annual Photo Exhibit Is New Front in Battle Over Artificial Intelligence

by Joe Nalven July 17, 2024, 10:05 p.m.July 18, 2024, 6:40 a.m.

GAI art

Opinion: The Battle Over AI in Art Can Be Won at the San Diego County Fair

by Joe Nalven Feb. 11, 2024, 10:05 p.m.Feb. 12, 2024, 7:37 a.m.

AI servers warehoused in a building.

Opinion: Discussing Social Justice with Bard and Finding Compromise Is Easier Than with a Human

by Joe Nalven Dec. 25, 2023, 10:05 p.m.Dec. 26, 2023, 6:50 a.m.

AI image

Opinion: Who Is the Artist in a World Where Artificial Intelligence Creates Art?

by Joe Nalven Nov. 20, 2023, 10:05 p.m.Nov. 21, 2023, 4:41 a.m.

Protestors outside Supreme Court

Opinion: Should News Media Shape or Reflect Local Views on Affirmative Action?

by Joe Nalven Aug. 8, 2023, 10:05 p.m.Aug. 9, 2023, 7:48 a.m.