ATLANTA, Ga. — Emory University and Georgia Tech are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence, building what leaders describe as one of the nation most robust AI ecosystems and a statewide push for jobs and economic growth.
The combined commitment is approximately $600 million from Emory and more than $575 million from Georgia Tech. Officials say the money strengthens competitiveness for new business growth, skilled workers, investment and federal research funding across Georgia.
Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera said Georgia is poised to be a national leader in advanced, responsible AI development that can be counted on to produce the talent, infrastructure and innovation companies need. Emory University President Christopher L. Augostini said collaboration among universities, government and business lets the state accelerate discovery and improve lives.
Georgia Tech investments include advanced computing infrastructure in Tech Square, a campuswide computing platform, and a new AI supercomputer (Nexus) that will be launched in October, funded jointly with industry and the National Science Foundation. The AI Makerspace gives more than 6,000 students each year hands-on AI experience.
Nearly half of Emory approximately $600 million investment has gone toward recruiting and retaining talent and experts. Emory AI.Humanity initiative brings together more than 250 faculty members across eight schools and colleges, with healthcare applications spanning cancer, kidney disease and other challenges.
Tim Lieuwen, Georgia Tech executive vice president of research, said the partners are pouring more than $1.1 billion into Georgia AI infrastructure, including unveiling a new $55 million supercomputer next week. He said they want to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States and to Georgia, keep students in the state, and help Atlanta become a top five technology hub.
