Iowa’s AI Future
“Iowa’s AI Future explores how artificial intelligence will reshape our state’s economy, workforce, education and government — and what Iowans can do about it.”
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Welcome to Iowa’s AI Future — Why Every Iowan Needs to Pay Attention
Iowa is about to face one of the most significant economic disruptions in its history — and almost no one is talking about it. Artificial intelligence and robotics are advancing at a pace that most people find difficult to comprehend. What makes Iowa particularly vulnerable is the nature of our economy. Our strongest industries —…
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Data Centers and Electrical Use in Iowa
Part two of a series examining the real forces behind Iowa’s data center debate. Let’s Start With Your Electric Bill If you’ve been following Iowa’s data center debate, you’ve probably heard some version of this claim: data centers are driving up electricity rates, and Iowans are footing the bill for Big Tech’s AI ambitions. It’s…
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The Facebook Anti-AI Propaganda Machine
Part five of a series examining the real forces behind Iowa’s data center debate. A Post That Wasn’t What It Seemed On June 1 at 5:53 in the morning, an image appeared in the Facebook feeds of tens of thousands of Iowans. A breathtaking aerial photograph of Iowa farmland glowing at sunset, the outline of…
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Education Needs Must be Addressed with AI
AI can and will revolutionize education. It will impact teaching and learning in ways we can scarcely imagine today – but will be demanding attention tomorrow. What seems like science fiction today, will look antiquated tomorrow. The only question is whether Iowa will lead the way, or play catch up down the road. AI can…
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Iowa is Winning the AI Game
While other states fight over who pays the bill for AI’s energy appetite, Iowa has built something most of the country doesn’t have: a model that works. The Numbers Are Hard to Ignore Iowa is home to roughly 115 data centers, with the Des Moines metro hosting about 76 of them and Cedar Rapids emerging…
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Data Centers Impact on Iowa’s Water
Part one of a four-part series examining the real impacts of data centers on Iowa communities. What You Need to Know Before Reading Further The Central Iowa Water Works voluntary water restriction had nothing to do with data centers. The request was triggered by elevated nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers —…
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Beyond the Noise: AI’s Promise
Artificial intelligence, in its most consequential forms, is quietly beginning to do things that were not possible before. This series is about those things.
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