Workforce + Education
Ohio schools now have a regulatory roadmap for the AI age. The state’s new model policy sets clear standards for privacy, bullying, and cheating ahead of a mandatory July 2026 deadline. It’s a critical step to standardize how districts handle the tech transforming the economy.
Statewide Roundups
From a $1B AI supercluster in Springfield to 15-minute drone deliveries in Dayton, Ohio’s high-tech pivot has moved from potential to proven results. We’re tracking $2B in new expansions and the innovators under 35 who are building the next generation of the Buckeye State.
Commentary
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.
Commentary
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.
Artificial Intelligence
Ohio has launched “Eva,” a first-of-its-kind AI assistant that gives election officials instant, verified guidance on Ohio’s voting rules. Available to all 88 counties, the tool is designed to speed up routine decisions and strengthen consistency across the state.
Commentary
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.