Overview
- Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered the keynote at the multi-day AI Horizons conference at Bakery Square and joined industry leaders discussing AI’s local impact.
- Organizers, led by Joanna Doven of AI Strike Team, framed the event as focused on safe deployment and on sending a signal to serious AI builders to locate in Pittsburgh.
- Panelists warned about the risks of unchecked AI and stressed the need for clear guardrails, ethical deployment, and rebuilding public trust in technology.
- Speakers emphasized workforce preparation, calling for training programs and community engagement so residents can benefit from AI-driven jobs and services.
- No new state regulations or funding commitments were announced at the event, and coverage described the conference primarily as signaling and dialogue rather than policy action.