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Fueling Pennsylvania's AI Revolution

Uniting talent, technology, and vision to secure our place as a global AI powerhouse.


The Washington Post

I have seen the future of AI. It’s in Western Pennsylvania.

Salena Zito

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The Times

America’s ‘Steel City’ taking on Silicon Valley as AI powerhouse

Louisa Clarence-Smith

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The Wall Street Journal

Can Pittsburgh’s Old Steel Mills Be Turned Into an AI Hub?

Kris Maher

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AI is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace.

Seizing the moment
The AI Strike Team advances strategic initiatives and partnerships that catalyze AI-driven investment, innovation, and adoption to position Pennsylvania for sustained economic growth and leadership in the New AI Economy.

Why Now?

AI is the new steel — ubiquitous and transformative — and Pennsylvania is built to lead it.

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Advanced Manufacturing Legacy

Pennsylvania’s long-standing foundation in advanced manufacturing fuels its leadership in transformative AI growth.

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Powerhouse Research Institutions

Pennsylvania is home to Carnegie mellon University, the #1 AI school in the nation

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Strategic Defense Economy

Home to the Philadelphia Navy Yard and the largest federally trained AI unit on Pittsburgh’s AI Avenue.

Abundant Energy & Skilled Workforce

With natural gas, nuclear and renewable assets, and a highly skilled workforce, Pennsylvania has the resources needed to scale AI leadership.

The AI Strike Team moves swiftly and adapts with this historic pace of capital movement to unite industry, academia, and government — positioning Pennsylvania as the premier hub for AI innovation, investment, and job creation.

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What we will achieve?

From Pittsburgh’s AI nucleus to innovation hubs across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania transforms its historic legacy and economic into an interconnected AI economy—one that defines America’s next era of global competitiveness.

Catalyze Investments

Secure funding and resources to expand AI infrastructure and attract top-tier talent.

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Develop AI Growth Zones

Create innovation districts and industrial zones ready for AI-focused development.

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Drive Collaboration

Foster partnerships among tech companies, academic institutions, and policymakers.

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Signal "OPEN FOR AI”

Launch bold initiatives to showcase Pennsylvania as a global AI hub to attract investment, companies and talent.

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AI Strike Team 2.0 is here.

The AI Strike Team is proud to announce its newly formed, industry-led board—united by a shared vision to advance AI leadership right here in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania, and charged with power that can translate momentum into bold, catalytic action.

The Washington Post

AI Strike Team Goes Statewide, Supercharging Pennsylvania's AI Ambition

Zach Silber

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The Times

AI Strike Team finds a new partner and fresh leadership

Chloe Jad

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The Strike Team

United by a drive to move swiftly and non-incrementally, the Strike Team's board includes global CEOs and executives in AI, energy and national security.

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Joanna Doven
CEO, AI Strike Team | Founder, AI Horizons

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Sunil Wadhwani
SWAT Capital, Wadhwani AI and Managing Partner

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Toby Rice
CEO, EQT

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Joe Mastrangelo
CEO. Eos Energy

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Michael Keslar
CTO, BNY

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Jay Katarincic
Founder, Magarac
Venture Partners

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Shiv Rao
CEO, Abridge

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Andrew Moore
CEO, Lovelace AI

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Martial Hebert
Dean of Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University

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Michael Pohl
Site Lead, Google Pittsburgh

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Rob Cherry
CEO, Partner4Work

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Kenny Broadbent
Business Manager, Steamfitters

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Abby Smith
CEO, Team PA

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Randy Vulakovich
Senior Principal, Government Relations, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

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Mike Doyle
Government Affairs Counselor, K&L Gates

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Pennsylvania Has Substantial Competitive Strengths

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AI & CYBER SECURITY SCHOOL: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

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GLOBAL LEAD IN SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS

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NATIONAL RANKING IN ANNUAL DoD INVESTMENT

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AI-READY STATE GOVERNMENT

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