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Futureland AI conference puts Cleveland's tech ambitions on display

Sam Allard

Illustration of a computer chip resting on the index finger of a robotic hand. — Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios

Futureland returns to Cleveland Thursday for an AI summit at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

State of play: The one-day conference, presented by Google and in partnership with the City of Cleveland, will explore how artificial intelligence can help drive inclusive innovation across tech, arts and entrepreneurship.

The big picture: As in years past, the Futureland event aims to position Cleveland as a hub for equitable tech growth.

What they're saying: "AI isn't just a wave to ride, it's an engine we can point toward equity, entrepreneurship, and real value creation in Cleveland," said Alysha Ellis, Futureland co-founder, in a press release.

Stop by: Tickets ($28) and event details are available here.

Mayor Justin Bibb will join Google's Winton Steward for a midday fireside chat about how Cleveland and other cities are using AI tools.

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