Building the empire: New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, seems to think that $275 million worth of state funds need to be directed toward AI research.
In her State of the State address, which will take place later today, Hochul is expected to announce the Empire AI program, which aims "to put New York at the forefront of the artificial intelligence landscape," per a flattering New York Times writeup. It will use $275 million in public funds, along with $125 million in private funds, for a total price tag of $400 million.
