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DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026\n \n\nGovernor
  Braun Announces IN AI to Grow Jobs and Wages Through Human-Centered AI\n\
 nPartnership with CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP) Will Reach 
 1 Million Hoosiers and Engage Thousands of Employers in AI Adoption\n\nIND
 IANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today announced IN AI\, a new statewide 
 initiative focused on helping businesses grow\, create jobs\, and increase
  wages through the practical application of human-centered artificial inte
 lligence.\n\nThe initiative will be executed by the CEOs of Indiana Corpor
 ate Partnership (CICP) and will work directly with employers across the st
 ate to accelerate AI adoption in ways that strengthen businesses and expan
 d opportunity for Hoosiers.\n\n“Our goal is clear: grow wages\, create m
 ore high-quality jobs\, and position Indiana for long-term economic growth
  by making it the most AI-ready state in the nation\,” Gov. Braun said. 
 “IN AI is about making sure all of our businesses – from Main Street t
 o large organizations -- have the tools and talent they need to compete an
 d succeed in a changing economy.”\n\nIN AI is designed to meet businesse
 s where they are\, with a focus on practical application rather than theor
 y. The program will provide a single\, coordinated entry point for employe
 rs to:\n\nIdentify where AI can improve operationsAccess tools and technic
 al supportConnect with talent to implement solutionsThe initiative will pr
 ioritize main street businesses in all corners of the state\, while also s
 upporting large companies seeking to scale AI across their operations.\n\n
 “AI is only as powerful as how it is applied inside a business\,” said
  Secretary of Commerce David Adams. “Our focus is human-centered\; using
  AI to increase productivity\, strengthen companies\, and give workers bet
 ter tools to do higher-value work. When businesses operate more efficientl
 y and grow\, that translates directly into higher wages\, more opportunity
 \, and long-term economic strength for Indiana.”\n\n“IN AI brings toge
 ther the work already happening across Indiana into a shared strategy focu
 sed on one of the most consequential opportunities of our time\,” said M
 elina Kennedy\, CEO of the Indiana Corporate Partnership. “It aligns the
  state\, our initiatives\, and partners to accelerate AI adoption across I
 ndiana. Through IN AI\, we are working with employers across sectors to tu
 rn interest into action and ensure that adoption leads to real growth.”\
 n\nThe program is expected to reach more than 1 million Hoosiers and engag
 e thousands of employers statewide\, supporting business-led AI adoption t
 hat drives measurable economic impact.\n\nIndiana companies are already be
 ginning to apply AI in ways that support both business performance and wor
 kforce growth.\n\n“We started with a simple question: how can we use AI 
 to work smarter and solve real problems inside our business\,” said Chad
  Harter\, Chief Information Officer of Jasper Group in the Indiana Uplands
  region. “By applying it to a complex engineering challenge\, we’ve tu
 rned manual work into a more efficient\, scalable process—showing how st
 arting with a real need can drive meaningful results.”\n\n“A statewide
  initiative like IN AI is critical for businesses like ours. It helps move
  companies from understanding AI to actually applying it\, ensuring tradit
 ional industries are not left behind\,” said Joe Hyndman\, owner of Hynd
 man Industrial Products in Fort Wayne\, in the Northeast Indiana region. 
 “The key is to start with your workflow\, build the solution around your
  business\, and put it to work.”\n\nReaching Out Across the State\n\nIN 
 AI will roll out in phases\, beginning with employer engagement and initia
 l projects\, followed by expansion across industries and regions. CICP wil
 l lead a coordinated statewide effort to meet businesses where they are th
 rough roadshows\, virtual sessions\, and direct outreach via regional part
 ners\, industry networks\, and economic development organizations.\n\nIn a
 ddition to events\, businesses will be engaged through a centralized digit
 al platform\, targeted communications\, and partnerships with universities
  and workforce intermediaries providing clear pathways to explore AI\, con
 nect with experts\, and launch real-world projects. Starting today\, busin
 ess leaders can access the IN AI platform to learn practical applications\
 , hear peer success stories\, and tap into resources and talent to impleme
 nt AI in their operations.\n\nFor more information\, including event dates
  and locations\, visit www.inaiready.com.\n\n###\n\nGriffin Reid\nOffice o
 f Governor Mike Braun\nEmail: greid@gov.in.gov\nCell: 317-391-9475
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