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Governor announces INAI to boost jobs and wages through human-centered AI
Summary
The governor announced INAI, a statewide partnership to help businesses adopt human-centered AI, set a goal to reach 1 million Hoosiers, and named partnerships with the Indiana Corporate Partnership and Indiana Chamber; Secretary of Commerce David Adams said the program is employer-led and focused on upskilling.
The governor announced INAI, "a new partnership designed to grow jobs and wages through human-centered AI integration," pitching the program as a way to help Hoosier workers and Main Street businesses adopt AI tools without replacing employees.
The initiative, the governor said, will prioritize Main Street businesses across all 15 economic regions of the state and use in-person engagement, virtual access and partnerships to move companies from interest in AI to practical applications. "We aim to reach 1 million Hoosiers through this effort," the governor said, adding that it is appropriate to hold the initiative accountable to that goal.
David Adams, the secretary of commerce, described INAI as "employer-led and productivity-focused," saying the program will help companies build knowledge, skills and capabilities to increase productivity inside real operations. "This is human-centered AI. This is about equipping people, not replacing them," Adams said.
Speakers cited recent analyses they said show workers using AI tools reported saving about an hour a day on tasks, which officials argued would allow employees to focus on higher-value work. The governor referenced the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and said small businesses that adopt AI can better compete with larger firms.
The administration said INAI will build on prior workforce efforts such as the Power Up Initiative and work with partners including the CEOs of the Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), the Indiana Chamber and regional leadership to engage employers statewide. The announcement emphasized employer-led pilots and productivity-focused interventions but did not specify funding sources, timelines for rollout, or legislative approvals required.
No formal votes or regulatory actions were taken during the announcement. The governor introduced David Adams to add implementation details; Adams reiterated that the program is focused on practical, workplace use cases to create more high-quality jobs.
Next steps described on stage included statewide canvassing and partnership outreach; officials did not provide a detailed funding breakdown or start date during this event.
