Practical AI The impact of AI on the workforce: A state-level case study
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Oct 9, 2025 Chelsea Linder, the Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at TechPoint, shares her journey from VC to AI economic development. She highlights the launch of Indiana's AI Innovation Network, designed to foster collaboration across urban and rural areas. The conversation delves into the key findings of TechPoint's workforce report, revealing a rising demand for AI skills and generative roles. Chelsea provides insights into the practical measures businesses are taking to adopt AI, emphasizing the need for policies to manage shadow AI use.
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Listen First, Then Double Down
- Talk to your community and form an advisory council to guide content.
- Capture initial momentum and ruthlessly double down on what provides value.
AI Is Becoming Democratized
- AI access is democratizing: small businesses now can leverage tools once limited to large firms.
- That democratization creates rapid productivity and growth opportunities for Main Street companies.
Adoption Creates Workforce Tension
- AI adoption creates paradoxical signals: rising job postings for AI skills yet layoffs tied to automation.
- The real imperative is large-scale upskilling and workforce preservation.