Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe convened state officials, industry executives and academics at Missouri University of Science and Technology to map the state’s strategy for artificial intelligence and data center growth. The forum at the Missouri Protoplex focused on building an AI-ready workforce, infrastructure demands and environmental stewardship, with S&T faculty briefing attendees on AI fundamentals and intelligent infrastructure while panels weighed talent pipelines and resource management. University leaders and partners from multiple state agencies positioned Missouri S&T as a linchpin for applied research and training to meet industry needs. The discussions underscore Missouri’s bid to capture investment tied to AI while balancing energy and environmental constraints.
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