What Happened
Challenges And Opportunities Ahead For Regional Economy
Artificial intelligence is increasingly impacting Northeast Pennsylvania’s largest industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and transportation, bringing new efficiencies and raising questions about jobs and workforce readiness. According to Ethan Van Gorden, a Research Analyst at The Institute, over 44,000 jobs in the region are now ‘AI-exposed’, and demand for workers with AI-related skills has surged dramatically. This development was reported by the Times Leader.