New AI Readiness Index Shows Indiana Businesses Moving Beyond AI Experimentation

Hundreds of Indiana businesses are moving artificial intelligence from experimentation toward practical use, according to early data from the IN AI Readiness Index, a statewide dashboard designed to track how AI is shaping business adoption, workforce readiness and economic opportunity across Indiana.
IN AI Roadshow to Bring Practical AI Tools and Ideas to Bloomington Businesses

The IN AI Roadshow will host its next event in Bloomington on Thursday, October 29, bringing together business leaders, students, technical experts and regional partners to help organizations decide where AI can improve operations and support their workforce.
IN AI Roadshow Coming to Southwest Indiana to Help Businesses Move from AI Curiosity to Action

IN AI, Indiana’s statewide initiative to accelerate the practical adoption of artificial intelligence, today announced the addition of six peer learning networks, expanding opportunities for Hoosier businesses and professionals to learn from one another and put AI to work.
IN AI Expands Peer Learning Network, Adds Fort Wayne Roadshow
IN AI, Indiana’s statewide initiative to accelerate the practical adoption of artificial intelligence, today announced the addition of six peer learning networks, expanding opportunities for Hoosier businesses and professionals to learn from one another and put AI to work.
SK hynix Breaks Ground on $4 Billion AI Memory Facility in West Lafayette

Summary:SK hynix broke ground August 27 on a more than $4 billion advanced-packaging and research facility at Purdue Research Park. The company plans to open the cleanroom in 2028 and begin mass production of next-generation high-bandwidth memory in 2029. The project includes an advanced-packaging R&D testbed developed with Purdue and is expected to create approximately […]
IN AI Roadshow Bringing Practical Artificial Intelligence Tools to South Bend – Elkhart Region

The IN AI Roadshow comes to Notre Dame on September 18, connecting South Bend–Elkhart employers with practical AI applications, proven regional results and resources to help organizations improve productivity, strengthen competitiveness and move from exploration to implementation.
From AI Curiosity to Action: Takeaways from the first IN AI Roadshow

More than 400 leaders joined the first in-person IN AI Roadshow to explore real-world use cases, test practical tools and identify next steps, demonstrating how Indiana can turn AI curiosity into organizational capability through action and collaboration.
Indiana agencies pursue 135 AI use cases
Indiana’s executive-branch agencies received approval for 135 proposed AI implementations between January 2025 and June 2026. Potential applications include analyzing police video, summarizing case law, processing documents and supporting drone operations. The activity shows AI moving beyond experimentation into practical government workflows, while raising important questions about governance, privacy and oversight. Why it matters: Indiana’s […]
Central Indiana AI Roadshow Moves Businesses from Awareness to Application
Summary: The first in-person IN AI Roadshow convened Indiana business, workforce and community leaders in Indianapolis on July 21. The program featured Indiana organizations sharing practical AI use cases, implementation lessons and hands-on guidance for moving projects forward. Why it matters: The roadshow shifts Indiana’s AI conversation from general interest to measurable organizational adoption, particularly […]
Morgan County Gives Final Approval to Google Data Center TIF District
Summary: The Morgan County Redevelopment Commission voted unanimously to establish a tax increment financing district at the site of Google’s proposed data center. The decision followed public criticism and makes parts of three townships part of the TIF district. Why it matters: The decision advances a major piece of Indiana’s AI-era computing infrastructure while highlighting […]