Toledo — and the Great Lakes region more broadly — isn’t chasing trends. It’s applying technology to the industries that already thrive here: advanced manufacturing, automation, supply chain and logistics, materials science, aerospace, and intelligent infrastructure. These are the backbone sectors of the U.S. economy — and they’re undergoing a transformation that will define the next decade.

Tampa is uniquely positioning itself at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, defense, and national resilience. It’s a development that could redefine how America builds secure and intelligent infrastructure and regions.

This briefing highlights the most important U.S. policy changes from the past quarter that are directly impacting the technology, infrastructure, and business landscape. Whether you’re leading a growing company, advising major institutions, or working to modernize government systems, this report is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve.

The U.S. government has made a definitive statement about the future of global AI leadership—and the message is clear: performance alone isn’t enough. Trust, safety, and alignment matter more than ever.

AI adoption across business and government is accelerating. As artificial intelligence moves from experimental pilots to enterprise systems and mission-critical infrastructure, leaders are under increasing pressure to ensure these technologies are trustworthy, secure, and aligned with societal and regulatory expectations.

We will be deep diving Intelligent Industries and AI in Manufacturing at the Great Lakes AI Week “AI for Business” summit!

In today’s fast-moving business environment, most leaders don’t suffer from a lack of tools. In fact, many suffer from having too many. From CRMs and ERPs to dashboards and messaging platforms, companies are drowning in software—yet still struggling to grow efficiently. That’s where custom software enters the conversation—not as a luxury, but as a strategic growth lever.

In this edition, we cover new investments, breakthrough use cases, and upcoming events; plus key developments in technology education, policy, and enterprise enablement.

This is not just about tech. It’s about economic development, energy, education, workforce strategy, and national competitiveness. The question now is: are policy and development leaders ready to respond?

Intelligent Regions are rooted in community, collaboration, and innovation. The days of every city and region trying to replicate Silicon Valley are over. If you're still trying to recreate SV, you're already late.

Groq, the AI inference chip startup, has just raised $750 million in its newest funding round. The company is now valued at $6.9 billion post‑money.

Sales teams spend less than 30% of their time actually selling, the rest gets eaten up by scheduling, CRM updates, and endless follow-ups. That’s the hidden tax on revenue growth. AI sales agents are built to remove that drag. From qualifying leads in real time to ensuring no opportunity slips through the cracks, these digital teammates give revenue teams more speed, more consistency, and more capacity without adding headcount.

At our upcoming AI Sales Agent Workshop with Maddie Bell, you’ll learn exactly how to put them to work in your pipeline — and why the teams who adopt them first will own the next decade of growth.

Enterprise Technology Association is hiring a Remote Digital Content Manager. Join ETA to lead content, social media, and AI Week event marketing nationwide.

Ohio Means AI: How Ohio is building the future of AI. he future of AI doesn’t belong to one coast , it belongs to communities bold enough to build it. Columbus is leading the way. AI is more than a shiny object in Ohio. It’s the foundation for billions in infrastructure investments and economic development activity; and it means new high paying jobs across industries. Ohio means business. Ohio means jobs. And Ohio means AI. Come find out why at AI Week.

“How are the world’s top businesses tackling responsible AI? See the global playbook & action plan—for every industry.”

Stay ahead of the rapid changes in artificial intelligence with this week’s AI Weekly Roundup. Discover the top 7 AI news headlines shaping the enterprise technology landscape—including OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch, new EU AI regulations, NVIDIA’s record valuation, robotics innovation, revenue milestones, and major developments from China and the U.S. Perfect for tech leaders and decision-makers, this quick-read summary delivers the crucial AI trends, insights, and industry shifts you need to know now.

Agility Is the Real AI Advantage: Why the Winners Will Move Fast, Fail Loud, and Learn in Public. Most execs think winning with AI is about the tech stack. It’s not. AI wont wait for your org chart to catch up.

At a time when enterprises and governments alike are grappling with the implications of widespread AI adoption, Salient’s timing could not be more critical.

Here are the 10 most important AI and tech stories from the past week—and why they matter to business and technology leaders.