SEIZING THE MOMENT
AI is transforming the world at an unprecedented pace.
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. With a legacy in advanced manufacturing and a network of powerhouse R-1 research institutions, the Commonwealth has long been a global engine of innovation in both technology and healthcare. Layered onto this is one of America’s most significant defense economies, anchored by the Philadelphia Navy Yard and the largest federal trained AI unit located on Pittsburgh's AI Avenue. Coupled with abundant natural gas, emerging nuclear and renewable assets, and a skilled workforce, Pennsylvania has the ingredients to dominate the global AI economy — but only with bold action.
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.
CATALYZE INVESTMENTS
Secure funding and resources to expand AI infrastructure and attract top-tier talent.
DRIVE COLLABORATION
Foster partnerships among tech companies, academic institutions, and policymakers.
DEVELOP AI GROWTH ZONES
Create innovation districts and industrial zones ready for AI-focused development.
SIGNAL "OPEN FOR AI"
Launch bold initiatives to showcase Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania as a global AI hub to attract investment, companies and talent.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Has Substantial Competitive Strengths
#1
AI & CYBER SECURITY SCHOOL: CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
#2
GLOBAL LEAD IN SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS
#7
NATIONAL RANKING IN ANNUAL DoD INVESTMENT
#3
AI-READY STATE GOVERNMENT
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