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Arizona’s reputation as a hotbed for technological advancement is well-earned. Notably, Arizona State University (ASU), voted the most innovative university in America for nine consecutive years, has embraced AI wholeheartedly. By partnering with OpenAI and providing their faculty with ChatGPT licenses, ASU has set a precedent for integrating artificial intelligence into mainstream education.
Meanwhile, the state has attracted billions in high-profile industrial investments. Semiconductor giant TSMC chose Arizona to build several state-of-the-art fabrication plants—over three fabs worth around $40 billion, with the total project approaching $65 billion. These facilities are set to span into 2028, signaling Arizona’s growing importance in global tech and manufacturing.