Washington CORE recently spoke with Sanjay Mohan, Executive Director of AI Strategy at the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, to explore how Milwaukee is taking a distinctive approach to artificial intelligence by focusing on practical manufacturing challenges rather than developing the next generation of AI models. Drawing on his experience helping small and mid-sized manufacturers adopt AI, Mohan explained how the region’s “problem-first” philosophy is enabling companies to improve productivity, preserve institutional knowledge, and strengthen competitiveness through targeted AI applications.

The interview demonstrates Washington CORE’s ability to engage regional innovation leaders and provide clients with firsthand insights into emerging AI ecosystems, manufacturing transformation, and technology adoption strategies shaping the future of American industry.

The full conversation is available by paid subscription through Nikkei Governance. You can read more about it in Japanese.