Business, education and security leaders have gathered this week at Atlanta Tech Village in Buckhead for Atlanta AI Week. The event is designed to discuss how Atlanta can stay at the forefront of technological change and how people can adapt to it. “It might scare some folks,” said Summer Crenshaw, who organized Atlanta AI Week. The event is expected to draw more than 500 organizations. “We need folks talking about the hard stuff, and coming together as a community,” Crenshaw said.

Tech leaders and enthusiasts gathered in Over-the-Rhine this week for Cincy AI Week, a multi-day event focused on the future of artificial intelligence in Cincinnati and throughout the Midwest. Attendees noted how AI is transforming the workforce and the economy.

Summer Crenshaw, co-founder and CEO of Enterprise Technology Association, said, "Cincinnati really, from years ago, planted the flag on responsible AI," crediting city leaders' willingness to learn AI. Organizers of Cincy AI Week are partnering with JobsOhio to help certify more than 1000 Ohioans in AI skills.

Artificial intelligence is quickly changing the way people work, and this week, leaders in Middle Tennessee are discussing how to prepare for it. News 2's Maggie Weaver is live from Franklin with a look at Nashville AI Week.

Nashville is uniquely positioned right now for AI growth with what the city already is home to 500 health care companies generating roughly $97 billion in annual revenue.

Summer Crenshaw, Co-Founder and CEO of Enterprise Technology Association, joins Jack on today's episode of The Working Lunch to discuss Cincy AI Week.

The nonprofit coalition will lead the National AI Accelerator, designed to fast-track AI education and implementation efforts for Americans, businesses, and communities.

ETA launched AIReadyAmerica.org to accelerate AI workforce and economic development efforts nationwide. The announcement was made at the US AI Congress, where leaders from around the country and across the federal government convened to explore the intersection of AI, policy, and society. Two themes continued repeating: the skills gaps are widening; and the economic risks are increasing.

AI-ready Georgia is all about attacking the gaps that are being exacerbated by rapidly evolving digital change. This means providing AI education for Georgia residents, AI enablement for Georgia businesses and institutions, and AI ecosystem building in counties and regions across the state