Princeton University, which has a long history in AI research, sees this as a pivotal moment to make New Jersey an AI leader in jobs and research. The AI hub is expected to be a larger initiative that will make New Jersey and the hub recognized leaders in the field. The state's focus is on talent, with Governor Murphy emphasizing that New Jersey has as much talent, particularly in the STEM space, as anyplace in the world. The plans for the hub's evolution after launch will be fluid, but the pace of development will be swift given the fast-paced world of AI.
Key takeaways:
- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Princeton University president Christopher Eisgruber announced plans to establish a new AI hub in collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
- The AI hub will advance research and development, house dedicated accelerator space, advance the use of ethical AI, and promote workforce development, including AI skills training for over 61,000 state employees.
- The AI hub initiative follows the launch of New Jersey’s State Artificial Intelligence Task Force and a new policy promoting the responsible use of AI by state employees.
- Princeton University, which has a long history in AI research, sees this as a pivotal moment to make New Jersey an AI leader in jobs and research.