{"id":35798,"date":"2025-02-01T19:32:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T19:32:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=35798"},"modified":"2025-02-01T19:32:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T19:32:37","slug":"mayor-adams-nycedc-release-first-of-its-kind-report-to-secure-new-york-city-as-global-leader-in-applied-artificial-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/35798","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Adams, NYCEDC release first-of-its-kind report to secure New York city as global leader in applied artificial intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball today released \u201c New York city\u2019s artificial intelligence advantage: driving economic growth and technological transformation\u201d a report that outlines a roadmap series of findings, recommendations, and actions to secure New York City\u2019s position as the premier Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) capital of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The report includes 18 commitments to unlock New York city\u2019s AI potential to drive economic growth and continue to develop a diverse workforce to power the future of the city and the sector\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n

A key commitment of the plan includes a $3 million investment from NYCEDC to establish a first-of-its-kind \u201cNYC AI Nexus,\u201d a transformative initiative designed to facilitate collaborations between New York City-based startups and founders with local businesses to identify, build, and ultimately adopt Applied AI solutions to ensure the continued competitiveness of the city\u2019s diverse set of industries.<\/p>\n

Finally, NYCEDC announced a partnership with OpenAI, which recently established its first east coast office at the historic Puck Building in Manhattan with 450 employees. Through this partnership, OpenAI will support several programs, including NYCED\u2019s founder fellowship\u00a0and the NYC AI Nexus, and serve on the AI Advisory Council.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe jobs of tomorrow are being created today in New York City, and artificial intelligence is key to making that happen,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Adams.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we hit another all-time record high for jobs in our city, our administration is looking to the future \u2014 and the future shows AI as the next emerging sector and source of job creation across our city, the country, and the globe. The five boroughs are leaping at the opportunity to be the global leader in AI, partnering with the leading AI company, releasing a first-of-its-kind report, and investing millions in the future. From tech and the green economy to life sciences and AI, the Big Apple, not Silicon Valley, is the city leading the way on the jobs that will make our city the best place to raise a family.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City is the greatest city in the world. We have more jobs today than at any point in our 400-year history and are the global leader in Applied AI,\u201d said\u00a0First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres Springer.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs today’s announcement makes clear, we have a vision and strategy to maintain that standing, and will work diligently in partnership to ensure that \u2014 building on the foundation of an unmatched tech ecosystem, nation\u2019s largest academic network, robust talent pool, and abundant access to capital \u2014 New York City realizes the transformational potential of AI for the benefit and betterment of everyone in our city.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City’s premier talent pool, diverse economy, strong access to capital, and leading researchers are cementing the city as a global hub for Applied AI, and this report highlights ways that we can best leverage this burgeoning technology for dynamic economic growth,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>NYCEDC President and CEO Andrew Kimball.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City is already leading in AI innovations, and we are thrilled to partner with pioneering companies like OpenAI and continue to foster groundbreaking advancements in this transformative field, while ensuring that all New Yorkers have the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from the growth of AI.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first-of-its-kind report identifies key recommendations that are essential to securing New York City\u2019s leadership in AI to build an even stronger local economy while ensuring all New Yorkers can participate.<\/p>\n

Based on research and industry feedback, NYCEDC has identified three AI priorities: 1) Advance New York City\u2019s position as the global leader in Applied AI, 2) Foster new business creation and partnerships to build a dynamic and prosperous AI ecosystem, and 3) Develop a diverse AI-ready workforce to power the future of the economy.<\/p>\n

In addition to the report\u2019s identified priorities, the report includes 18 commitments NYCEDC is making to help unlock the city\u2019s AI potential citywide and ensure New Yorkers from all five boroughs take advantage to ultimately drive economic growth.<\/p>\n

While some of these initiatives are currently underway, NYCEDC will be launching new initiatives, including:\u00a0developing programs to support the adoption of AI technological transformations across city industries, promoting New York City as a leading hub for AI innovation, create and launch an AI advisory council, pilot AI literacy programs across public libraries and connect the city university of New York (CUNY) students with internship opportunities at AI-first startups.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City has long been a global leader in innovation. Mayor Eric Adams\u2019 and NYCEDC’s initiative to continue this leadership in our fast-changing landscape in the age of AI is a game changer for our economy and our workforce,\u201d said\u00a0New York State Assemblymember Clyde Vanel.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy investing in AI innovation, supporting startups, and expanding AI literacy programs, we can make sure that all New Yorkers have access to the opportunities this technology brings.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe future of New York City’s economy is rooted in technology and innovation, with\u00a0AI\u00a0serving as the centerpiece of those industries. That means we must leave no stone unturned in responsibly making New York City the global\u00a0AI\u00a0capital,\u201d said\u00a0Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy office is proud to be a leader in connecting historically marginalized communities to the tech industry, including\u00a0AI, through the creation of our Global Tech & Innovation Center, the Queens Tech & Innovation Challenge, and last week’s annual Queens Tech & Career Expo. I look forward to expanding our work with our administration and community partners alike to advance\u00a0AI\u00a0opportunities for all the residents of our city.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to working with New York City to explore ways to equip\u00a0librarians with the skills they need to best serve our communities in the rapidly evolving digital age,\u201d said\u00a0Brooklyn, Queens, and New York Public Libraries.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs institutions\u00a0dedicated\u00a0to free access to knowledge for all,\u00a0we recognize both the opportunities and challenges\u00a0that AI presents,\u00a0including the risk of\u00a0bias and misinformation.\u00a0We thank NYCEDC for their partnership in this work.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cConnecting CUNY students to paid internships in Applied AI is a necessary step to ensure that they are prepared to be leaders in this growing field,\u201d said\u00a0F\u00e9lix V. Matos Rodr\u00edguez, chancellor, CUNY.<\/p>\n

\u201cStrong pathways into AI careers, including initiatives like the NYCEDC Startup Internship Program, will help them realize their career aspirations. As CUNY works towards tripling the number of paid internships for our students, we are excited to continue to collaborate with NYCEDC to open more opportunities to students in these pathways.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to go big with the City of New York to bring AI\u2019s benefits to all of the Big Apple,\u201d said\u00a0Chris Lehane, vice president, global affairs, OpenAI.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis partnership is designed to support the mosaic that is New York City\u2014from the city\u2019s dynamic small businesses\u00a0to its thriving tech ecosystem, and to the people from all walks of life across the five boroughs who collectively make New York the city where it happens and gets things done.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>AI represents one of the best opportunities to create new well-paying jobs, so it’s great to see NYCEDC getting out ahead of this opportunity by putting forth such a smart, innovative playbook to help New York City become one of the globe’s leading AI hubs and capture a large share of the jobs that will be created in the years ahead,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>Jonathan Bowles, executive director, Center for an Urban Future.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City has always been a center of innovation and opportunity across industries. As AI drives this period of rapid technological advancement, our city\u2019s unparalleled talent pool, world-class academic and research institutions, and thriving startup ecosystem leave it uniquely positioned to capitalize on this moment,\u201d said\u00a0Julie Samuels, president and CEO, Tech:NYC.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cTech:NYC is committed to collaborating across the private and public sectors to help chart the path ahead and create a robust AI infrastructure that fosters sustainable growth and inclusivity. We look forward to working with the Adams administration to ensure that New York City remains at the forefront of applied AI innovation, setting the standard for the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe actions recommended in this report will ensure New York City has an educated, trained, diverse workforce to enable it to be a leading center of AI and AI-driven tools that reflect the diversity of our society,\u201d said\u00a0Maria Gotsch, president and CEO, Partnership Fund for New York City.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe partnership with Tech:NYC to elevate New York City as a global AI hub will be key to attracting and supporting the next generation of AI entrepreneurs.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball today released \u201c New York city\u2019s artificial intelligence advantage: driving economic growth and technological transformation\u201d a report that outlines a roadmap series of findings, recommendations, and actions to secure New York City\u2019s position as the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":24563,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1469,31,1378],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35798","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-york","category-news","category-us"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35798","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35798"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35798\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35799,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35798\/revisions\/35799"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35798"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35798"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35798"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}