Atlanta company wants to build data center at east-side Thunderbird site
The property is zoned I-3, intended for heavy industrial use, which does not support building a data center.
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Why some workers are embracing AI while others won’t use it, according to new poll
Roughly 3 in 10 employees are frequent users of AI in their jobs, meaning they use it daily or a few times a week.
Q&A: CEO Kristin Nunery says an insurance battle after a house fire led to her company
Nunery explains how she led her company — Illumend powered by myCOI — from an RV while traveling the country during the pandemic.
Data center debate often splits officials, residents
Projects that check certain boxes and bring in community investment are winning favor from economic development officials and city leaders but haven’t found footing among passionate, organized communities.
Purdue views chief quantum officer position as a big deal
Michael Manfra says quantum technology looks like the future — and it’s his job to make sure Indiana is well-positioned for what he expects is inevitable.
US government pitches gamers a career as air traffic controllers
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Department launched a campaign Friday targeting video gamers for the job. The tag line: “It’s not a Game. It’s a Career.”
From ‘BuddhaBot’ to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
As religious AI tools become increasingly common, many people are reckoning with how these technologies shape their relationship to faith, authority and spiritual guidance.
Braun highlights Indiana’s potential for defense industry
The governor gave the opening address of the two-day conference focused on advancing national security through mission-driven technology and capability deployment.
Shelbyville Common Council advances plans for $2B data center complex
California-based industrial developer Prologis Inc. hopes to build the sprawling, 11-building operation on 429 acres.
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13’s distance record with daring moon flyby
After traveling deeper into space than any other humans, the Artemis II astronauts pointed their moonship toward home Monday night.
Eric Christopher named as TechPoint CEO
Christopher, the co-founder of Indianapolis-based software firm Zylo, has more than 20 years of experience in securing venture capital and scaling high-growth software companies.
Music collaboration is the key for made-in-Indy online tool
While working on his music, serial entrepreneur Jeb Banner said he encountered a “digital duct tape” problem that led to his latest startup: Bounce.fm.
Challengers to U.S. Rep. André Carson push for data center moratorium
Candidates for a more imminent election, the Democratic primary to represent Indianapolis in Congress, have made data centers a flash point of the election.
Q&A: Resultant CEO talks about strategy in buying M&A firm
Greg Layok said in evaluating a potential acquisition, “strategic fit is very important, but culture is even more important.”
Amazon plans new same-day delivery facility in Boone County
Amazon said the 248,000-square foot facility would create hundreds of jobs and allow it to offer one-hour and three-hour deliveries across the Indianapolis area.
Indy commission approves data center in Martindale-Brightwood
The startup plans to spend $500 million to build a data center on a 13.68-acre parcel at 2505 Sherman Drive.
Indianapolis-based Resultant acquires Chicago consulting firm
Indianapolis-based data technology and consulting firm Resultant has acquired a Chicago-based consulting firm.
Meta faces $310B market value drop on legal, AI concerns
Shares of the Facebook and Instagram parent are down 19% this month going into this week, putting them on pace for their worst performance since October 2022.
Iran conflict raises cyberattack risk, experts say
International conflicts in the physical world can lead to a spike in cyberattacks — both on government entities and on private companies that don’t necessarily have any connection to the conflict itself.
Billionaires following Musk’s lead to make human labor obsolete
At least three different firms have made new forays into advanced robotics this month — including Amazon and Nvidia.