Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Central Ohio’s jobs, industries, and competitiveness at light speed. There’s much more to come: billionaire Les Wexner recently shared his belief that the region will become a global center for AI research, especially in medical technology. One thing is certain: AI is here to stay, with applications at every level and on every scale becoming commonplace. AI will impact hiring, training, and upskilling in the region’s major industries. What kinds of jobs are most at risk—and which new roles are emerging? What role should government, higher education, and economic development organizations play in guiding the ethical and inclusive adoption of AI? How can we ensure AI doesn’t widen existing economic or racial disparities in Central Ohio? With a panel of highly sentient experts, CMC unpacks how AI is impacting Central Ohio now and what’s to come.
Featuring Nathan Craig, Associate Professor, Operations and Business Analytics, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business; Guru Vasudeva, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Property & Casualty, Nationwide; Nicole Jackson, Principal AI Consultant and AI Practice Lead, Optimum Technology; Mike Cohn, Vice President of Network Operations, CoverMyMeds, and with moderator John Hrusovsky, Managing Director, Synexis Consulting.
