Georgia Tech and Emory University invest over $1 billion in AI

Georgia Tech and Emory University have announced a joint investment of more than $1 billion to develop a major artificial intelligence ecosystem in Atlanta. The commitment includes approximately $600 million from Emory and over $575 million from Georgia Tech, aimed at boosting regional economic growth, attracting skilled workers, and securing federal research funding.

Georgia Tech’s investment focuses on advanced computing, AI discovery, and workforce development. Emory’s funding will target AI talent and applications within healthcare, medicine, business, law, and ethics. The two institutions plan to collaborate on research partnerships and industry engagement to establish the region as a leader in responsible AI development.

In a related development, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has provided $38.4 million in renewed support for two Georgia Tech-led National AI Institutes. The NSF AI4OPT institute received $20 million to continue research in optimization through 2031, while the NSF AI-ALOE institute received $18.4 million to focus on AI for adult learning and workforce development.