Policy and economic development
38 posts.
The Federal Government Just Went All-In on AI Readiness. We’ve Been Building the Playbook.
The federal government just made its boldest coordinated move yet on AI workforce readiness -- and the infrastructure it's describing at national scale is one ETA has already been building on the ground. Here's what the DOL and NSF announcements mean for executives who need...
The Federal Government Just Validated What We’ve Been Building in Ohio
The federal government just launched a national AI literacy initiative, and it looks a lot like what ETA has already been building on the ground in Ohio for the past year. Here's what the DOL's "Make America AI-Ready" program validates about regional AI workforce strategy,...
White House National AI Legislative Framework
The White House just released its National AI Legislative Framework, and one of its seven pillars directly names workforce education as a federal priority. Here is what it means for your organization.
Who Is Delivering the DOL's New AI Literacy Mandate for America's Workforce?
The U.S. Department of Labor issued its national AI Literacy Framework on February 13, 2026 — a directive to every state workforce agency, American Job Center, and community college in the country to begin delivering AI literacy training immediately. The Enterprise Technology...
JobsOhio and Enterprise Technology Association Launch “AI Ready Ohio” Pilot to Build the Future Workforce in Ohio
JobsOhio and the Enterprise Technology Association have announced the launch of AI Ready Ohio, a new initiative designed to prepare Ohio’s workforce for the intelligent economy through AI education, training, and certification pathways. The program will close gaps that...
Why Tampa May Become America’s Next AI Security and Defense Hub
Tampa is uniquely positioning itself at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, defense, and national resilience. It’s a development that could redefine how America builds secure and intelligent infrastructure and regions.
Federal Policy Briefing – October 2025 Navigating What’s Changing in Washington
This briefing highlights the most important U.S. policy changes from the past quarter that are directly impacting the technology, infrastructure, and business landscape. Whether you’re leading a growing company, advising major institutions, or working to modernize government...
NIST’s DeepSeek Evaluation Raises the Stakes in the Global AI Race
The U.S. government has made a definitive statement about the future of global AI leadership—and the message is clear: performance alone isn’t enough. Trust, safety, and alignment matter more than ever.
Mapping AI Adoption in Business and Government to NIST Standards
AI adoption across business and government is accelerating. As artificial intelligence moves from experimental pilots to enterprise systems and mission-critical infrastructure, leaders are under increasing pressure to ensure these technologies are trustworthy, secure, and...
The AI Infrastructure Race Has Begun: What Economic Development Leaders Must Ask Now
This is not just about tech. It’s about economic development, energy, education, workforce strategy, and national competitiveness. The question now is: are policy and development leaders ready to respond?
Building Tomorrow's Intelligent Regions: Beyond the Silicon Valley Playbook
Intelligent Regions are rooted in community, collaboration, and innovation. The days of every city and region trying to replicate Silicon Valley are over. If you're still trying to recreate SV, you're already late.
What’s Hot in Columbus AI Right Now: Ohio Means AI
Ohio Means AI: How Ohio is building the future of AI. he future of AI doesn’t belong to one coast , it belongs to communities bold enough to build it. Columbus is leading the way. AI is more than a shiny object in Ohio. It’s the foundation for billions in infrastructure...
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