Artemis II sent astronauts around the moon for the first time in decades — a 10-day mission that lifted off from the same pad used during the Apollo era. Naturally, most of the attention was on the rocket, the crew and the mission itself. What’s less visible is how much of that work happens outside the launch site, including in Arizona. Sen. Mark Kelly, a former astronaut, … [More]
Artemis II: Arizona’s Role beyond the Launch
Semiconductor and aerospace & defense industries share a symbiotic relationship
Building a Semiconductor Community in the Desert
To date, $34.5 billion has been invested in Arizona’s semiconductor industry, with the promise of $100s of billions more to come. With that kind of investment, it is no wonder that the area near the TSMC site is beginning to attract more than just manufacturing. Housing, infrastructure and support services are being planned alongside it. Developments like Halo Vista, a … [More]
Phoenix Continues Innovation Wave with Quantum Technology Initiative
The City of Phoenix recently announced a bold new initiative to establish the region as a national leader in quantum technology, positioning the city at the forefront of next-generation economic growth and innovation. Unveiled by Mayor Kate Gallego during her State of the City address, the Phoenix Quantum Strategy will unite government, industry and academia to accelerate … [More]
Teaching Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI
When people imagine artificial intelligence in schools, they often picture students using it to write essays or finish homework faster. However, in my online classroom, the conversation around AI and its use is nuanced. Increasingly, the most important lesson is focused on the responsible and ethical use of AI. Digital citizenship has been part of education since computers and … [More]
Paste, Prompt, Regret: The IP Risks of Everyday AI
AI tools like ChatGPT have become the new Swiss Army knife for business: They can draft a pitch deck, brainstorm a product name, write a sales email, and pressure-test a marketing strategy. The temptation is obvious. If the tool can help you think faster, why not feed it the key details? Because some “details” aren’t just information. They’re assets. And the way you handle … [More]
Australian Chip Co. Opens First U.S. Facility in Tempe
Syenta, an Australian semiconductor technology company, announced the opening of its first U.S. facility in Tempe, Arizona, bringing advanced packaging technology, high-skilled jobs, and global innovation to the state. The expansion was made possible with support from the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), City of Tempe, and Arizona State … [More]
AI Scams Force Businesses to Rethink Fraud Defenses
AI doesn’t just offer opportunities for businesses to defend themselves against fraudulent schemes. As adoption among businesses grows, bad actors also have the ability to change up operations and tactics, using AI to sharpen schemes and make scams faster, more convincing and harder to spot. In addition to creating greater vulnerability for businesses using AI, these … [More]
Waymo and Waze Partner to Launch Pothole Detection Pilot in Phoenix
Waymo and Waze are announcing a new pilot to provide cities with sharper tools to combat a common enemy of cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers alike: potholes. The pilot program uses Waymo’s perception and physical feedback systems to detect and provide up-to-date information on potholes where Waymo operates. The data will be available to cities and state Departments of … [More]
Bezos Academy Expands in Glendale with New Preschool
Bezos Academy and Glencroft Center for Modern Aging are excited to announce that enrollment is now open for Bezos Academy Glendale – Sahuaro Glenn, a full-day preschool opening in Fall 2026. Offered at no cost through fully funded scholarships, the preschool will be located on Glencroft's Center for Modern Aging campus, creating a unique inter-generational opportunity for … [More]
Leading AI Adoption in Healthcare: AI Doesn’t Adopt Itself
Most AI failures don’t begin at scale — they begin during pilots, when early success creates confidence without revealing the risks that only surface once AI is embedded in real workflows, real teams and real decisions under pressure. AI initiatives fail because organizations focus on building and buying tools, while overlooking how AI actually behaves once it enters daily … [More]
