LIVE RIGHT NOW: PA AI - CARNEGIE MELLON W PRESIDENT TRUMP
Amazon, Blackston, Palantir - 60 Gathering on AI/Energy
President Trump joining with leaders in AI (and Energy) in a Summit 1.15.25 130 CST (watch below) in Pennsylvania at Carnegie Mellon University. [SEE VIDEO BELOW]
This event underscores Trump's administration's focus on AI as a driver of economic growth and national security. Pennsylvania, a key swing state with strong energy resources, is being spotlighted to showcase how AI infrastructure can revive manufacturing regions.
Agenda Topics:
Building a national AI strategy for energy,
AI's role in national security,
Scaling innovation in the energy sector,
Optimizing data centers, and
Bridging energy gaps in underserved areas.
The event, hosted by Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA), brings together over 60 CEOs from top tech and energy firms, including executives from companies like Amazon and Blackston.
Trump and McCormick are unveiling between $70 billion and $90 billion in private-sector commitments for AI and energy projects across Pennsylvania. This includes funding for data centers, power generation, and grid improvements to support AI growth.
The investments aim to leverage the state's abundant natural gas and nuclear resources to power energy-intensive AI operations, positioning Pittsburgh as a global AI hub.
AI is Energy / Energy is AI.