This briefing is part of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development’s Regional Growth Series, which provides employers, investors, and regional leaders with timely insights and reflections on the policy, market, and execution issues shaping Southwestern Pennsylvania’s growth trajectory.

Drawing from employer discussions and operational examples shared during the event, this document synthesizes how artificial intelligence (AI) is being deployed across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, engineering, and professional services. The discussion reflected a shift from AI as a future-facing concept to an immediate operational issue facing productivity, workforce structure, and competitive positioning.