Artificial Intelligence
The Ohio State University launched the AI(X) Hub ("AI to the power of X") to accelerate AI research, innovation, and education. The university-wide initiative connects 15 colleges and focuses on six critical pillars, including health, engineering, agriculture, cybersecurity, and trustworthy AI.
Artificial Intelligence
The Stargate initiative, the $500 billion AI infrastructure project by OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, is accelerating its expansion. Five new U.S. data center sites, including one in Ohio, were announced today, putting the nearly 7-gigawatt buildout ahead of schedule.
Artificial Intelligence
Foxconn will transform the former Lordstown Motors EV plant into a major hub for AI server and cloud computing hardware. While the facility was sold for $375M, the company remains on-site to lead this strategic shift, positioning Ohio as a key player in global tech infrastructure.
Infrastructure
Meta picked Bowling Green for a new $800 million AI-optimized data center. The project, its second in the state, brings 100 permanent jobs and runs on 100% renewable energy. This reinforces Ohio's position as a burgeoning Midwest hub for next-generation cloud and artificial intelligence.
Advanced Manufacturing
Anduril unveiled "Arsenal-1," a 5-million-sq-ft defense hub in Central Ohio. The $910M project is the largest economic development initiative in state history, set to create over 4,000 jobs and hyperscale production of critical national defense resources.
Artificial Intelligence
AWS selected Fayette County for a $5 billion data center campus, its first location outside Columbus. Breaking ground in 2025, the historic investment joins the $3.5B Honda-LG plant in transforming Southern Ohio into a critical node for the state’s booming technology and cloud infrastructure.