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Deloitte’s Braden Thompson highlights Ohio as a public sector leader in future-proofing digital architecture. By migrating legacy systems to the cloud and utilizing human-centered design, the state has transformed the OHID platform into an award-winning portal serving 8 million residents.
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Srini Koushik argues that AI Fluency, not just literacy, is the only defense against systemic risk. By moving beyond "machine-speak" to a native understanding, leaders can use a 5-pillar framework to navigate "unknown unknowns" and re-architect competitive strategy.
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While CEOs invest in AI, employee anxiety creates friction. Shifting from a "Replacement" era to a "Reshuffle," Srini Koushik argues that AI unbundles skills from roles rather than making humans obsolete. Leaders must move beyond automation to integrate cognitive thinking partners.
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Ohio is leveraging artificial intelligence to modernize state operations and cut bureaucratic red tape. The state is embracing innovation to deliver faster, more efficient results for businesses and voters, writes Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
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Viewing AI as a mere optimization tool is the "horseless carriage" syndrome. Right Brain Labs CEO Srini Koushik argues the technology represents a civilizational shift in agency and details the urgent need for leaders to move beyond basic literacy toward true AI fluency.
Artificial Intelligence
Ohio leaders across business, government, health care, and education packed the sold-out Ohio AI Summit in Columbus to see how AI is already reshaping daily work—from automating routine tasks to deploying real-world AI agents—and why starting small now matters for the future.
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Historically, much of the venture capital used to fund Ohio-originated innovation has flowed from outside our borders, writes Jon Cross in an op-ed for OTN.
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The Ohio Chamber Foundation Data Center Study details the state's digital infrastructure boom, which has attracted over $40 billion in private investment. This growth is rebranding the former manufacturing/agriculture hub as the "Silicon Heartland," with Columbus emerging as a top-tier global hub.
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Ohio Tech Day, organized by OhioX, celebrated technology's role across the state. It highlighted how groups like the Mahoning County Career & Technical Center (MCCTC) are building the skills and opportunities needed to define Ohio's future economy through technology.
By Bob Tanner, Executive Director of Aerospace Partnerships at Parallax Advanced Research and the Ohio Aerospace Institute The evolution of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in military and commercial sectors has been rapid and innovative. Lessons learned from these advancements are now shaping the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing
By Emily Fabiano In today's fast-changing economy, Ohio businesses are tapping into innovative programs to develop their workforce, strengthen teams, and stay competitive. Whether you're looking to train existing employees, attract emerging talent, or engage with untapped workforce potential, Ohio offers robust resources to help you
By Mike Caralis The world has changed a lot in the last few years, reshaping how we live and work. The introduction and rise of the hybrid work model has introduced new complexities to cybersecurity, while global supply chain disruptions have driven a shift toward nearshoring, impacting manufacturing, production, and