San Jose Aims to Become AI Innovation Hub Through New Lab, Incubator and Incentives

Mayor Mahan announced plans to make San Jose a hub for AI innovation, including utility discounts and fast permitting for AI companies.

Mahan revealed plans for an AI innovation lab at San Jose State University to allow students to prototype AI concepts.

Tech entrepreneur Gary Dillabough is also working to bring an AI incubator with 40-50 startups downtown.

Dillabough believes public-private coordination can create an "extraordinary AI Center of Excellence" in San Jose.

Mahan wants to use AI for city services like identifying potholes and water leaks from cameras on city vehicles.