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Amazon-backed delivery robot startup RIVR puts its tech to the test in Pittsburgh
Local residents have spotted the Swiss startup traversing hills and stairs throughout the city.
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Pittsburgh Discovery Day 2025 live blog: A day of robot demos, top industry insights and more
Get all the latest recaps, news and other insights from the event bringing top policymakers, investors and tech leaders to the region.
Pittsburgh Robotics and AI Discovery Day anticipates its biggest year yet
The fourth annual event will feature more than 200 exhibitors, including representatives from the $5 trillion tech giant Nvidia and a chance to see Aurora’s self-driving truck in person.
Pittsburgh’s AI edge? Physical tools, leaders say — but people have to come first
The region’s manufacturing expertise, university connections and government support were hot topics at Technical.ly’s RealLIST Connectors happy hour.
Pittsburgh Tech Week 2025 expects to draw thousands after years flying under the radar
Organizers are looking for more groups to get involved after three years of quietly building momentum.
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Latest AI News
Pittsburgh Rep. Summer Lee pushes federal bill to fight AI bias
If passed, the reintroduced legislation would hold companies accountable for algorithms that make unfair, life-altering decisions, lawmakers said.
Facing the future of automation, a mural series shows how people stay at the heart of AI
A blend of public art and emerging technologies centered community to highlight Pittsburgh’s Strip District as Robotics Row — and proved the two can live in synchrony.
Mark Cuban speaks in Pittsburgh, encouraging AI education for next-gen entrepreneurs
The former Shark Tank star returned to his hometown for Pittsburgh Tech Week, announcing a free AI bootcamp for local high schoolers.
Pittsburgh’s KEF Robotics moves to new HQ in East Liberty
After landing more than $3 million in new contracts, KEF is investing in a new space to match its ambitions.
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Pittsburgh’s Startup Tracker
What’s a startup’s potential for growth and impact on its community — and how does that change over time?
The tracker assigns a RealLIST Score to each company, calculated via proprietary formula using data from industry-standard sources like Crunchbase and PitchBook, plus details from the US Patent & Trademark Office, the Technical.ly Innovation Index and more.
MORE Pittsburgh NEWS
Developer plans data center at Allegheny County coal plant after $14.3M sale
Plus, PA grants $3.7 million for business development in Pittsburgh, local startups win more than $300,000 at annual pitch competition and more Pittsburgh money 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.
Govini founder out on bail for felony charges after being removed from the board of directors
Eric Gillespie was charged with multiple counts of unlawful contact with a minor, just a month after the company he started reached unicorn status.
Fintech startup Honeycomb Credit launches Small Business Saturday market in Pittsburgh
The free holiday event in East Liberty on Nov. 29 will feature more than 30 local vendors.
PA approves air quality permit for massive Homer City gas plant to power data centers
The move accelerates a $10 billion redevelopment in Indiana County, as residents and environmentalists voice pollution, public health and grid strain concerns.
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