The AI House officially opened its doors at Pier 70 with a grand opening celebration last year. This joint initiative involves the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, the AI2 Incubator, and the Ada Developers Academy. The space is designed to attract, grow, and retain top-notch AI talent in Seattle, which already boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of AI jobs per capita. The event drew key figures, including Mayor Bruce Harrell, OED Director Markham McIntyre, Yifan Zhang, and Tina-Marie Gulley, all of whom emphasized the AI House's critical role in positioning Seattle as a leading hub for AI innovation and economic development.

A significant partner in the initiative is the Ada Developers Academy, a non-profit organization focused on dismantling barriers to opportunity through workforce development programs. The Academy has trained over 1,300 software developers, primarily women and gender-expansive adults, to uplift communities historically excluded from tech. The commitment to empowering students and alumni aims to ensure these communities are not just using AI, but are at the forefront of building and improving communities rather than displacing them.

The AI House serves as a key gathering space for Seattle's AI ecosystem, hosting companies like Roboto, a robotics data company, and ComWav (likely Comwave), an ICU company working to prevent nurse fatigue. The facility offers a space for startups to be surrounded by collaborators, hear what others are doing, and keep up with the rapid pace of industry change. Organizers extended an open invitation to the community to build together in the AI House, reinforcing that tech is an accessible place where underrepresented individuals can thrive.

Learn more about the AI House at ai2incubator.com/ai-house. 

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