As governments and industries race to develop artificial intelligence, Milwaukee is taking a different approach—focusing on practical implementation rather than cutting-edge model development. Washington CORE interviewed Sanjay Mohan, Executive Director of AI Strategy at the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, to understand how the region is helping manufacturers identify real business challenges, adopt AI where it creates measurable value, and build an ecosystem centered on productivity, workforce development, and long-term competitiveness. The result offers valuable lessons for manufacturers and policymakers alike.