NVIDIA is collaborating with cities, states, and educational institutions to democratize AI education nationwide. Initiatives include state-level AI factories, municipal strategies for economic development, and educational programs for students of all ages. Recent collaborations with Utah, Rancho Cordova, and Miles College aim to drive workforce development and economic growth.

The University of Utah partnered with NVIDIA and HPE to launch an AI factory initiative, tripling computing capacity with a $50 million investment. The initiative supports healthcare and scientific research projects focused on Alzheimer’s, cancer, genetics, and mental health. Utah is among several states collaborating with NVIDIA to enhance AI education and economic development efforts.

Rancho Cordova, California, is working with NVIDIA and HMCI to boost its AI capabilities with infrastructure, workforce upskilling, and student training. The city aims to attract AI businesses, generate economic value, and reinvest revenue to build a local AI ecosystem. The initiative is seen as a model for other cities to drive innovation and economic growth.

Miles College in Alabama is collaborating with NVIDIA to integrate AI across academic programs and community engagement. NVIDIA is providing resources to expand the college’s AI curriculum, train faculty and students, and catalyze innovation and economic development in the region. The initiative aims to inspire innovation and expand opportunities for students.

NVIDIA is working with educational platforms to integrate AI education for high schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. Miles College is implementing AI campus-wide, with faculty integrating AI into course design and research. The collaboration aims to prepare students for careers in the evolving AI landscape and support state and regional economic goals.

NVIDIA is collaborating with various educational institutions and organizations, including California College of the Arts, Black Tech Street, Black Women in Artificial Intelligence, and StudyFetch. These collaborations aim to expand access to AI education, train thousands of people in AI, and close workforce readiness gaps across the country. The initiatives support NVIDIA’s K-12 AI education plan aligned with the White House executive order.

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