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Louisiana's AI boom reaches far beyond data centers, LSU economist says
1+ day, 26+ min ago (291+ words) The headlines have focused on massive data center investments coming to Louisiana, but LSU economist Dek Terrell says that’s only part of the story. The bigger question is how artificial intelligence will reshape the state’s businesses, workforce and communities. Terrell,…...
It’s official: Applied Digital is building a $3.6B data center in central Louisiana
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (268+ words) Applied Digital, a digital infrastructure developer based in Dallas, is investing $3.6 billion to develop an artificial intelligence campus in Rapides Parish. Daily Report reported on Applied Digital’s plans in March. State officials formally announced the project at a press conference…...
Louisiana wants to turn coastal challenges into companies
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (308+ words) Louisiana Innovation on Wednesday announced the launch of the Water Innovation Studio of Louisiana, a new innovation lab located at The Water Institute in Baton Rouge. The initiative, unveiled during Louisiana Innovation’s annual Innovation Day event in downtown Baton Rouge,…...
A $370M microchip facility is coming to north Louisiana
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (297+ words) Radiance is an employee-owned defense contractor with offices in Baton Rouge and Shreveport. The company’s new 40,000-square-foot north Louisiana facility will house microchip research and development, design and fabrication operations. News of the project arrives amid President Donald Trump’s push…...
Here’s how Louisiana colleges are cashing in on sports betting
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (176+ words) Though not directly related to the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, a new Louisiana law is directing millions of dollars in sports betting tax revenue to college athletic programs across the state, Business Report writes in its latest issue. The measure…...
Louisiana’s job losses are rising
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (111+ words) Louisiana’s initial unemployment insurance claims rose slightly for the week ending July 26, according to data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The state reported 1,914 initial… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report. Continue reading…...