The impact of AI on the workforce: A state-level case study

In this episode of Practical AI, Daniel Whitenack interviews Chelsea Linder, Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at TechPoint, about the AI Innovation Network in Indiana. Chelsea discusses her background in user experience research and venture capital, leading to her current role in driving Indiana's digital economy through talent, innovation, and community. They explore the motivations behind community members sharing their AI experiences, the structure of AI Innovation Network events, and lessons learned in forming AI communities. The conversation also covers trends in AI adoption, workforce upskilling, and the findings of TechPoint's report on AI-driven skills for Indiana's economy, including the rise in demand for generative AI engineers and the importance of integrating AI into workforce training programs.