AI

Microsoft plans to spend $4 billion to build a second data center in Mount Pleasant that it says will be the most advanced AI center in the world. The new project includes construction of the facility and technology infrastructure, according to a company announcement on Sept. 18. The latest announcement brings the cost of Microsoft’s […]

MILWAUKEE — Microsoft has begun hiring for its $3.3 billion data center in Racine County. It’s set to open in early 2026. The company has also bought land in Kenosha to build another. As part of the multi-billion-dollar development deal, Microsoft helped establish an AI Co-Innovation Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). It’s located at […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a present-day force reshaping industries, education and everyday life. From health care to manufacturing, marketing to writing, AI is transforming how we work, learn and connect. And the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is leading this transformation. UWM has embraced AI across its campus, integrating it […]

On August 22, UW-Green Bay hosted College Credit in High School (CCIHS) World Languages teacher workshop to address curricular changes in the face of AI and how to incorporate cultural content and global awareness. Over 50 CCIHS teachers attended in-person and virtually. Presenters included Rachelle Schuster (Bay Port High School), Hayley Vandenbush (Denmark High School), […]

In the 1960s and ’70s, the U.S. manufacturing sector began hemorrhaging jobs as companies outsourced production to places like India and China, where wages were lower and labor was less expensive. Today, American companies are at the beginning of another wave of outsourcing. This time, the jobs aren’t heading overseas. Instead, they’re being turned over […]

GREEN BAY, Wis.—Artificial intelligence (AI) and a radical shift towards software-driven technologies are driving the need for a new breed of software professionals. Businesses need talent that bridges the skills gap between traditional software engineering and modern generative AI applications. To meet this regional workforce need, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is launching a new Bachelor […]

The Milwaukee community celebrated the grand opening of the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab, housed within the UWM Connected Systems Institute, on June 25. The lab is Microsoft’s first AI Co-Innovation Lab with a dedicated focus on helping manufacturing advance their competitive edge through AI. It’s also the first such lab based at a university. The […]

When extreme weather strikes, it can change lives in an instant. That’s why Rupsa Bhowmick, assistant professor of Geography and Environmental Science at UW-La Crosse, is using artificial intelligence (AI) to make forecasting faster, smarter, and more accurate — especially for communities most at risk.  Bhowmick’s research focuses on predicting tropical cyclones in the Southwest Pacific, […]

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrated a major milestone on June 25 with the grand opening of the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab, housed within the UWM Connected Systems Institute. The ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted the partnership among Microsoft Corp., the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, TitletownTech and UWM.  This new lab is Microsoft’s first AI Co-Innovation Lab focused […]

The generative artificial intelligence (GAI) revolution has changed the landscape of higher education, prompting us to reconsider our approaches to teaching and learning. GAI tools have the potential to enhance student engagement, promote critical thinking, and prepare learners for a future where GAI plays a significant role. They also pose legitimate concerns about the value […]