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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee marked a milestone on June 25 with the grand opening<\/a> of the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab at the Connected Systems Institute. The event celebrated a partnership between Microsoft, 51ÁÔÆæ, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and TitletownTech.<\/p>\n

As Microsoft\u2019s first AI lab focused on manufacturing, it will help Wisconsin businesses stay competitive and support workforce development.\u00a0Students and faculty will collaborate with industry on AI-driven projects, bridging academia and real-world innovation. The lab follows Microsoft\u2019s $3.3 billion investment to expand AI infrastructure across the state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee marked a milestone on June 25 with the grand opening of the Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab at the Connected Systems Institute. The event celebrated a partnership between Microsoft, 51ÁÔÆæ, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and TitletownTech. 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