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Which US states are using AI the most? Here’s why it matters
Census data shows sharp disparities in how often Americans use AI at work, depending on where they live. That can have lasting regional effects.
Civic Tech, Policy & Government
Entrepreneurship & Business
Data Centers
Meet the woman who’s tracking data centers in Pennsylvania
Emilia Doda was at her apartment in San Jose when she read in the Scranton Times-Tribune that a data center would be built across from her childhood home.
What’s next for Bon Carré? How a shuttered Baton Rouge mall became a data center hub
After foreclosure battles and ownership changes, the centrally located tech park is in the midst of massive redevelopments.
What we know about data center rumors at Philly’s Bellwether District
“I cannot confirm any media reports,” said a representative of developer HRP Group. “I cannot deny them either.”
Maryland lawmakers push forward data center impact report, overriding Gov. Moore’s veto
The study will analyze the environmental and economic effects of the large tech facilities across the state.
Profiles: ‘how i got here’
Visit technical.ly/startups to track companies in your region.
Builders by chris wink
Technical.ly’s pick for entrepreneur ecosystem of the year
In a year defined by industrial policy, AI infrastructure and a still-surging entrepreneurship boom, one US region used 2025 especially well.
REALIST HONOREES
NSF Engines
$15M project aims to turn Upstate New York into a US ‘battery capital’
The US depends on China for most of its batteries. With funding from the National Science Foundation, this initiative wants to change that.
For North Carolina, regenerative medicine is both a health and economic imperative
The hard-to-commercialize and life-saving tech garners federal and VC investment as a part of a National Science Foundation Engine in the state.
How scientists in the Southwest are tackling the growing water scarcity crisis
Las Vegas-based startup WAVR, a part of the local National Science Foundation Engines program, is developing tech that harvests water from the air.
Power Moves
Thermo Fisher Scientific plans collaboration hub for Philly’s life sciences startups
Plus, the Science Center announced its ninth Capital Readiness cohort, meet the winners of Hopeworks’ young entrepreneurs pitch competition and more power moves.
New AI govtech testing center opens in Northern Virginia
Plus, Bay Area’s Hustle Fund promotes DC local, another innovation hub is coming to the region and more DMV power moves.
Baltimore bets on Harford County’s defense biomanufacturing base in Phase 3 Tech Hubs bid
Plus, a Baltimore Emerging Technology Centers leader steps down, Johns Hopkins student entrepreneurs compete for funding and other power moves.
Smith Micro to cut 30% of workforce amid restructuring and leadership changes
Plus, the Pittsburgh Technology Council held its annual Tech 50 Awards and more power moves.