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• Fact of the Week – 4/20/2026 

  Fact of the Week: Research says physical AI in the millions Get ready. Physical AI (artificial intelligence) is coming—and in some cases it is already here. Physical AI refers to systems like robots, autonomous vehicles, and drones that can perceive, decide, and act within their environments. While still in early stages, this category is rapidly [...]

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• Success Stories: AI Advances Disease Knowledge and Treatment

  Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how researchers approach complex global challenges, especially in healthcare and biological sciences. As innovation accelerates, institutions are increasingly leveraging AI to drive discoveries that can improve human health and societal well-being. As one example, Virginia Tech has announced Debswapna Bhattacharya has received a five-year, $2.1 million award from the National [...]

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• A Strategic Case for AI Adoption in Combination with Robotics

  A multi-part series exploring the displacement of human labor in warehouses and distribution centers. Part One: The Negative Pressure of Increasing Operating Costs on Profit Margins in Distribution: A Guide to Retail, CPG (consumer packaged goods), and Food Distribution Industries Distribution businesses—companies that move products from suppliers to retailers or end buyers—consistently operate on thin [...]

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• U.S. Manufacturing’s Next Chapter

  The manufacturing industry is standing at a critical inflection point. The rise of automation and AI (artificial intelligence) signals a new era of work, one where innovation, intelligence, and workforce evolution converge. With this also comes the opportunity to bring manufacturing back to the United States, which is something I have been championing for more [...]

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• Big 5: Construction Safety

  If you want to understand where construction safety is headed, then you need to pay attention to what the research shows, as it can provide a blueprint for the future of work. Recently, the American Society of Safety Professionals released a new report highlighting the future of workplace environmental health and safety. The research compiles [...]

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