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Could Washington state be the next AI frontier?
As the state Legislature contemplates how it can help the emerging industry, the University of Washington lays the groundwork for a future workforce.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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