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Artificial Intelligence

Midwest AI startup news and coverage — from enterprise AI and machine learning to AI-driven manufacturing, research partnerships, and ethical AI development.

Artificial Intelligence

VC firm lets AI decide $50,000 investment at ClawCon Michigan

Minnesota workers at risk with highest generative AI ‘exposure’ in Midwest

Purdue Innovates launches second accelerator cohort

U of M spinoff Censys Raises $70 Million to Expand Internet Intelligence Platform

Chicago’s NEWITY raises $11M: tying AI underwriting to blockchain capital

Indiana-based Sortera Technologies raises $45 Million in Funding for Mixed Aluminum

Purdue and Google Expand AI Research and Education Initiatives

Indiana approves electrical spinoff for Data Center power and protect pricing

Arrive AI plans 40 new jobs in Indiana

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