The monthly real estate statistics for San Francisco, most of which are lagging indicators, still paint a grim picture of a deserted downtown, with overall office vacancy rates in the city approaching 32%.

The monthly tally of VC billions flowing into generative AI startups in San Francisco and the non-stop flurry of startup launches are leading indicators of an economic tide that points to San Francisco regaining its footing as the global leader of tech innovation.

The generative AI gold rush in San Francisco was the primary driver behind a 10% surge in office demand in the second quarter, according to new data from VTS.

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