As a kid, I remember watching “The Jetsons,” where Rosie the Robot took care of most of the family’s needs and George flew to work a few hours a week, as the household’s lone breadwinner in a world where the feminist movement never happened. That vision of the future was about as accurate as “The Flintstones” portrayal of early humankind.
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At first, technologists issued dystopian alarms about the power of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to destroy jobs. Then came a correction, with a wave of reassurances. Now, the discourse appears to be arriving at a more complicated understanding, suggesting that automation will bring neither apocalypse nor utopia, but instead both benefits and stress alike. Such is the ambiguous and sometimes disembodied nature of the “future of work” discussion.
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For your business to thrive in today’s online world, a strong online presence is a must. Paid advertising on AdWords and social platforms will produce immediate results, but for long-term success, nothing trumps content marketing. And it all begins with what I call “home base” — your website’s blog.
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Columbus, OH –— The Ohio Innovation and Technology Association (OITA) is pleased to announce that Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepreneur and national thought leader, will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Innovation Summit on Wednesday, July 16 at the Fawcett Center at The Ohio State University.
Ramaswamy, known for his bold ideas and leadership in both business and public policy, will headline a day of dynamic programming focused on advancing Ohio’s innovation economy. His keynote address will provide thought-provoking insights on the role of technology, entrepreneurship, and strategic disruption in shaping the future of states like Ohio.
The Innovation Summit is a statewide gathering of 200+ leaders from business, state and local government, higher education, K–12, and the nonprofit sector. The agenda will explore the latest trends, challenges, and policy priorities in public and private sector innovation.
2025 Innovation Summit session topics include:
Registration is now open at https://www.eventleaf.com/e/2025InnovationSummit.
In addition to the main Summit, OITA will host a private partner-only policy roundtable with Vivek Ramaswamy on the evening of Tuesday, July 15. This closed-door discussion is exclusively available to OITA partners and will focus on Ohio’s technology and innovation priorities in the years ahead.
For more information about OITA, partnership opportunities, or to register for the Summit, visit www.ohioita.org
About the Ohio Innovation and Technology Association (OITA):
OITA is a nonpartisan, statewide organization representing Ohio’s technology-driven companies and professionals. OITA serves as a voice at the intersection of business, innovation, and public policy, working to strengthen the state’s tech economy through leadership, advocacy, and collaboration.
PHOENIX — It’s hard to miss the dogged technological ambition pervading this sprawling desert metropolis.
There’s Intel’s $7 billion, seven-nanometer chip plant going up in Chandler. In Scottsdale, Axon, the maker of the Taser, is hungrily snatching talent from Silicon Valley as it embraces automation to keep up with growing demand. Start-ups in fields as varied as autonomous drones and blockchain are flocking to the area, drawn in large part by light regulation and tax incentives.
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