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Chicago Tech

Industrial AI Integrations Dominated IMTS 2026

Industrial AI Integrations Dominated IMTS 2026

Manufacturers in Chicago showcased new AI-driven robotics and software to address persistent labor shortages.

Live Poll

Do you believe integrating AI into manufacturing processes improves long-term business success?


Data Centers

Data Centers

United Center Partnered With HYCU for AI Data Resilience

The Chicago arena will integrate AI-driven protection systems across its IT operations starting next season.

United Center Partnered With HYCU for AI Data Resilience

Robotics

Robotics

JLS Automation Will Debut VISION AI in Chicago

The company’s machine vision platform for robotic packaging will launch during the 2026 PACK EXPO International.


Artificial Intelligence

Live Poll

Should universities integrate artificial intelligence tools into their core academic requirements?

Artificial Intelligence

University of Chicago Proposed Computational Core

The university has introduced a computational thinking requirement while restricting AI use in humanities and social sciences coursework.

University of Chicago Proposed Computational Core

Biotech

Live Poll

Do you trust that AI-driven partnerships between pharmaceutical companies will lead to better medical treatments?

Biotech

Tempus AI and Recursion Expanded Data Partnership

The companies have restructured their data access agreement to accelerate development of foundation models for precision medicine.

Tempus AI and Recursion Expanded Data Partnership

Quantum Computing

Live Poll

Do you believe large corporate development projects provide meaningful job opportunities for local residents?

Quantum Computing

Chicago Will Host Nation’s First Quantum Utility Park

The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park will house a utility-scale, error-corrected quantum computer by 2027.

Chicago Will Host Nation’s First Quantum Utility Park