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Michigan Champions AI Growth at Local Business Workshop

9/21/2025

Summary

Gilchrist Advocates AI

The Jackson Chamber hosted an AI workshop for local businesses, featuring Lt. Gov. Gilchrist discussing Michigan's AI job creation potential.
A free workshop on "Trade in the Age of AI and Tariffs" is set for September 25, addressing AI's influence on supply chains.
Figure AI and Brookfield Corp. are creating a diverse dataset for humanoid robots to improve AI training.
RoboBusiness 2025 will focus on humanoid robot safety and market demand, with keynotes from industry experts.
Jim Kreinbrink from Hyper Dog Media will present at Thrive Workplace on September 25, discussing practical AI applications for businesses.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. National Artificial Intelligence Initiative was established in 1999 to advance AI research, following the foundational 1956 Dartmouth Conference that coined the term "artificial intelligence." By 2021, over $1 billion had been invested in AI projects, reflecting its growing significance in economic development. Today's workshops in Michigan, featuring Lt. Gov. Gilchrist, emphasize AI's potential for job creation and supply chain efficiency.

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Gilchrist Advocates AI

The Jackson Chamber hosted an AI workshop for local businesses, featuring Lt. Gov. Gilchrist discussing Michigan's AI job creation potential.
A free workshop on "Trade in the Age of AI and Tariffs" is set for September 25, addressing AI's influence on supply chains.
Figure AI and Brookfield Corp. are creating a diverse dataset for humanoid robots to improve AI training.
RoboBusiness 2025 will focus on humanoid robot safety and market demand, with keynotes from industry experts.
Jim Kreinbrink from Hyper Dog Media will present at Thrive Workplace on September 25, discussing practical AI applications for businesses.

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