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Policy and economic development

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Policy and economic developmentNovember 2, 2026

From AI to SI: Why ETA Now Has a Chief SuperIntelligence Officer

Zack Huhn steps into a new role as ETA's Chief SuperIntelligence Officer, connecting frontier AI and federal priorities for ETA members and partners, and continues to lead the US AI Congress through 2027.

Policy and economic developmentAugust 2, 2026

Inside the first “AI Ready” State in the country

What makes AI Ready Ohio work and how can other states fast-track their AI Readiness and AI Enablement efforts?

EventsAugust 2, 2026

Announcing the AI Ready Ohio Virtual Town Hall and AI Training Day | August 26, 2026 | Registration Required

You’re invited to the AI Ready Ohio Virtual Town Hall and AI Training Day on August 26, 2026. Free to attend for Ohio residents and professionals. Registration required. Participation earns credit toward AI Ready Ohio certificates sponsored by JobsOhio and powered by ETA.

Policy and economic developmentAugust 2, 2026

AI Policy Roundup | Summer 2026

The United States Congress finally has a bipartisan framework in writing, and AI Policy progress continues globally.

Policy and economic developmentAugust 2, 2026

AI Ready Ohio Expands AI Training and Cert Program to Cleveland This August!

The AI Ready Ohio training and certificate program sponsored by JobsOhio and powered by Enterprise Technology Association is expanding to Cleveland this summer!

Policy and economic developmentJune 22, 2026

America’s Quantum Moment: New Executive Order from the White House

On June 22nd President Trump sign Executive Order 14411-2026. If you thought Quantum Computing is a thing of the future, you may want to think again…

Policy and economic developmentJune 2, 2026

What the New AI Innovation and Security Executive Order Actually Does

On June 2, 2026, the President signed an executive order titled “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security.”

Workforce and trainingMay 27, 2026

ETA launches AIReadyAmerica.org to fast-track AI education, workforce, and economic development nationwide

The 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to fast-tracking AI education, workforce, and economic development efforts nationwide; and is responsible for governing the National AI Accelerator powered by Enterprise Technology Association.

Policy and economic developmentMay 26, 2026

JobsOhio Announces Expansion of AI Ready Ohio Effort with Enterprise Technology Association

This morning JobsOhio announced the expansion of the AI Ready Ohio program in partnership with Enterprise Technology Association. The program focuses on uplifting Ohio’s workforce and economy, while serving as a model for other states.

EventsMay 20, 2026

AI Ready Ohio Expands: Join Our Virtual Preview and Town Hall on May 29

AI Ready Ohio is opening the doors for a live look at the program and where it is headed. We are hosting a virtual preview and town hall as part of the Cincy AI Week virtual preview and kick-off event on Friday, May 29 at 12:30 PM EST .

EventsMay 20, 2026

Join Us: AI Ready Georgia Virtual Town Hall, June 1

We are bringing together everyone interested in supporting or simply learning about AI Ready Georgia for an open virtual town hall. This is your invitation to hear where the effort stands, meet the people behind it, and find a role that fits how you want to contribute.

Policy and economic developmentApril 9, 2026

The FY2027 Budget Request: What Business and Technology Leaders Need to Know

The White House FY2027 budget proposes a 55% cut to the National Science Foundation and a 29% reduction in federal workforce development funding — even as it declares AI a national strategic priority. For technology executives, the gap between Washington's AI ambitions and...

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