Pittsburgh emerges as a key player in the artificial intelligence revolution

In the United States, Pittsburgh is positioning itself as a significant center for artificial intelligence. A summit will take place at Carnegie Mellon University where President Donald Trump and several tech industry leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman, will discuss the city's future in AI. Local industry leaders, including Toby Rice of EQT, have expressed confidence that the region possesses the necessary technological expertise, workforce, and energy resources to spearhead this AI revolution. Furthermore, a focus on developing data processing centers is important for increasing computing capacity. Construction plans are set to transform abandoned industrial sites into modern data campuses which will require substantial energy input. Recent developments include the conversion of an old coal-fired power plant into a natural gas-powered data campus, as well as the opening of a new data center by Ardent in Robinson Township. These initiatives are projected to generate tens of thousands of construction jobs in the region. Trade leaders emphasize the need for high-quality jobs that will empower future generations to effectively utilize robotics and AI technology in various industries. Joanna Doven, who heads the AI Strike Team, has highlighted plans to establish an AI Avenue on Penn Avenue to consolidate regional assets into a unified AI economy, envisioning a prosperous future for Pittsburgh where people will seek to emulate its success in artificial intelligence.