{"693118":{"#nid":"693118","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech and Emory Invest More Than $1B in AI to Drive State\u2019s Jobs, Economic Growth ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EATLANTA \u2014\u003C\/strong\u003E Together, Georgia Tech and Emory University are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence (AI), building one of the nation\u2019s most robust AI ecosystems in the city of Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe combined commitment \u2014 approximately \u003Cstrong\u003E$600 million from Emory\u003C\/strong\u003E and more than \u003Cstrong\u003E$575 million from Georgia Tech\u003C\/strong\u003E \u2014 strengthens Atlanta\u2019s competitiveness for new business growth, skilled workers, investment, and federal research funding.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe institutions contribute unique capabilities that span the full AI innovation pipeline. Georgia Tech\u2019s investments focus on advanced computing, AI discovery, and workforce development \u2014 with the goal of developing leaders who will shape AI use for human good. Emory\u2019s investments cultivate AI talent, healthcare innovation, and technology applications in medicine, business, law, the humanities, and ethics. Additionally, Georgia Tech and Emory will collaborate where their strengths intersect, creating new opportunities for research partnerships, talent development, industry engagement, and AI-enabled innovation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia is poised to be a national leader in advanced, responsible AI development that can be counted on to produce the talent, infrastructure, and innovation companies need,\u201d said Georgia Tech President \u00c1ngel Cabrera. \u201cThe combined strengths of Georgia Tech and Emory will help make Atlanta a leading AI hub that drives breakthrough discoveries, launches new ventures, powers industries, and fuels economic growth.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAtlanta is unique because of what we can accomplish together,\u201d said Emory University President \u003Cstrong\u003EChristopher L. Augostini\u003C\/strong\u003E. \u201cThe collaboration between our universities and leaders in government and business allows us to identify and respond to the opportunities AI offers our state to accelerate discovery and improve lives. The combination of Emory\u2019s expertise in the liberal arts and health sciences with Georgia Tech\u2019s leadership in technology and engineering makes our region a national leader in AI.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding What Companies Need\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe investments come as the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/science\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EScience: A New Golden Age\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E calls for stronger partnerships, advanced scientific infrastructure, and AI-enabled discovery to strengthen American innovation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs AI reshapes industries, companies need more than technology. They need \u003Cstrong\u003EAI-skilled talent, advanced computing power, research expertise, and the ability to turn AI into real-world solutions.\u003C\/strong\u003E Georgia Tech and Emory are investing across all four:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ebd73d8f09aa055bed73ab65eaa190ee9\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding computing power:\u003C\/strong\u003E Georgia Tech\u2019s investments include advanced computing infrastructure in Tech Square, a campuswide computing platform, and a new AI supercomputer (Nexus) that will be launched in October. The infrastructure, funded jointly by Georgia Tech, industry, and the National Science Foundation, provides advanced computing resources for students, faculty, and researchers applying AI to pressing challenges.\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e2ec1da0226c5ba2a1a66c2cdfdb6f8ab\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding talent:\u003C\/strong\u003E Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/coe.gatech.edu\/academics\/ai-for-engineering\/ai-makerspace\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAI Makerspace\u003C\/a\u003E gives more than 6,000 students each year the opportunity for hands-on AI experience, while nearly half of Emory\u2019s approximately $600 million investment has gone toward recruiting and retaining talent and experts in Atlanta.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e14976bf80c066ddc7da734ff01ff3524\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding research expertise:\u003C\/strong\u003E Emory\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/aihumanity.emory.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAI.Humanity\u003C\/a\u003E initiative brings together more than 250 faculty members across eight schools and colleges. Georgia Tech\u2019s AI ecosystem encompasses every discipline: computing, engineering, science, business, design, and the liberal arts. This includes multiple \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ai.gatech.edu\/nsf-ai-institutes\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ENational Science Foundation AI Institutes\u003C\/a\u003E advancing AI in areas such as energy, supply chains, healthcare, aging, and education.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022efbdc89da15543863a27aaa2cc564d0ff\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding real-world applications:\u003C\/strong\u003E Emory Healthcare is already using AI to enhance patient care. Emory\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/aihealth.emory.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAI.Health\u003C\/a\u003E institute applies AI to cancer, kidney disease, and other health challenges, contributing to three spinoff companies and 40 licensed technologies. Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ai.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ETech AI\u003C\/a\u003E brings together companies and government partners with leading researchers to accelerate AI adoption in industry and government. These investments strengthen Atlanta\u2019s capacity to turn AI research into new companies, stronger industries, and economic growth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding Opportunity Across Georgia\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and Emory are working to extend the benefits of AI beyond their campuses, preparing Georgians in every county to build the skills needed in a rapidly changing economy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ea074da75f2e1cd8400114d8aa35ac4c1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPreparing people for an AI-driven workforce:\u003C\/strong\u003E Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/lifetimelearning.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECollege of Lifetime Learning\u003C\/a\u003E is developing new approaches to continuing education, upskilling, and reskilling workers so they can adapt and grow throughout their careers. The Institute is also working with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ceismc.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EK\u201312 schools\u003C\/a\u003E, universities, technical colleges, communities, and industry to expand pathways into education and employment. Emory\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/aiandyougeorgia.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAI + You Georgia\u003C\/a\u003E is similarly bringing free AI education and workforce training to communities across the state.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e461163b568e9a88709bc1fba52593a1c\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBringing AI to Georgia manufacturers:\u003C\/strong\u003E Georgia Tech leads \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/georgiaaim.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia AIM\u003C\/a\u003E, a statewide initiative backed by \u003Cstrong\u003Enearly $100\u003C\/strong\u003E million in federal, state, and private support that brings together industry, universities, technical colleges, and communities to advance AI-enabled manufacturing and build the workforce to support it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ef1f054ef9d7b5fb0c427675a2a0b319b\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding the next generation of manufacturing talent:\u003C\/strong\u003E Georgia Tech recently joined \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.state.gov\/releases\/office-of-the-spokesperson\/2026\/09\/trump-administration-launches-foundry-school-to-build-the-workforcebehind-americas-manufacturing-comeback\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EFoundry School\u003C\/a\u003E, a national initiative preparing engineers, technicians, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for advanced manufacturing \u2014 building on Georgia Tech\u2019s existing work connecting students, industry, and workforce partners with advanced manufacturing research.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuilding a National Center for Applied AI\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese collective investments support a larger ambition articulated by the Atlanta Mayor\u2019s Office: making Atlanta a top five technology and entrepreneurship \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.atltechhub.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehub\u003C\/a\u003E and a national center of excellence for applied AI.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis fall, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/avantsouth.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAvant South\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Atlanta\u2019s premier AI event, will convene Atlanta\u2019s business and technology leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and government and civic leaders to strengthen the connections and collaboration driving Atlanta\u2019s rise as a leading technology hub.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWithin Avant South, an invitation-only \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/avantsouth.com\/ai-summit-at-avant-south\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAI Summit\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003C\/a\u003Ewill focus on accelerating Atlanta\u2019s emergence as a national center of excellence for applied AI \u2014 harnessing the region\u2019s research, talent, industry, and investment to create new companies, accelerate innovation, and drive economic growth.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy This Investment Matters for Georgia\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETogether, these investments are already:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ee18a995f30abf5f86ef737d95f940fd7\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECreating high-quality jobs\u003C\/strong\u003E by building a strong pipeline of AI-skilled talent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ed40ec38d5212130d981996ce7e955b97\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAttracting and retaining companies\u003C\/strong\u003E by pairing talent with advanced computing, research, and real-world applications.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e8403f7886c2d47fd3e26fafb4dee6537\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPreparing Georgia\u2019s workforce\u003C\/strong\u003E for AI-enabled industries and advanced manufacturing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e070f44d8dba0a0dd4f1e7e81ac747924\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccelerating medical and scientific breakthroughs\u003C\/strong\u003E while moving new technologies into practical use.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e6d4ba5ec8b988b73123c3f7204d7ce6f\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImproving healthcare for patients in Georgia\u003C\/strong\u003E by moving medical and scientific advances from the lab\u202finto practice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e9426c42afec31c3360d3bf797911ef0b\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBringing federal research funding and private investment\u003C\/strong\u003E into Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e8ced7e19e70ad600c9da625a314b9c39\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExpanding access to AI education and technology\u003C\/strong\u003E across the state.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022eff61acce4e3382e7f52d8fa8646c629b\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDriving innovation in key industries\u003C\/strong\u003E including healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, energy, and national security.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e9bcfa311f087d5545708d101569a677f\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStrengthening Atlanta\u2019s position\u003C\/strong\u003E as a leading technology hub and national center for applied AI.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and Emory are helping to establish Atlanta as a national center for applied AI. Their investments combine research expertise, talent, computing infrastructure, and real-world applications. The result is new opportunities for innovation, economic growth, and long-term competitiveness throughout Georgia.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech and Emory University are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence to strengthen Atlanta\u2019s position as a national AI and technology hub, create jobs, develop an AI-skilled workforce, accelerate research and innovation, and drive economic growth across Georgia. The combined investment supports advanced computing, AI research, healthcare innovation, workforce development, manufacturing, and real-world AI applications while attracting companies, investment, and federal research funding to the state.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The funding strengthens Georgia\u2019s ability to attract companies, develop talent, and accelerate Atlanta\u2019s growth as a leading tech hub. 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