Artificial Intelligence

‘We’re Capable of Extraordinary Things’: Conference Shows Why Dallas Has Become a ‘North American AI Powerhouse’

by | May 6, 2025
More than 750 business leaders turned out for the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Convergence AI conference in Irving—drawn by 75 expert speakers and a firsthand look at how North Texans are shaping the future of AI, from agentic AI and data innovation to predictive maintenance and gauging ROI.
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Who Made This Year’s AI 75 List? Meet the North Texans Leading the Pack in Artificial Intelligence
by | Apr 30, 2025
Dallas Innovates, in partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber, once again is recognizing the most innovative leaders in AI in Dallas-Fort Worth. From visionaries and mavericks to transformers and academics, AI 75's class of 2025 are the AI pacesetters you need to know now.
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Convergence AI returns to Dallas April 30–May 1, backed by Google and Accenture—with a focus on applied AI and North Texas innovators.
Two-Day Convergence AI Conference Names First Speakers From Toyota, CBRE, Accenture—and More
Set for April 30–May 1, the expanded 2025 conference—backed by Google and Accenture—will focus on applied AI, feature top corporate leaders, and unveil the second annual AI75 list of innovators.
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Dallas’ Pieces Technologies Gets $2M from National Cancer Institute to Advance Conversational AI for Cancer Patients
by | Oct 30, 2024
With the NCI funding—which follows Piece's $25 million growth financing round announced in September—Pieces will partner with Cleveland-based MetroHealth to deploy a new conversational AI agent for cancer patients called "PiecesChat."
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SMU student-entrepreneur Trevor Gicheru, smiling, and posing next to the study app he created.

From Frustration to Funding: SMU Student Entrepreneur’s AI App Tackles ADHD and Transforms Learning

Trevor Gicheru created Nurovant AI, an app that converts lectures into flashcards, quizzes, and summaries, helping students focus on key themes. With support from institutions like SMU, Harvard, and MIT, he’s now scaling his venture and aiming for a $2-3 million seed round in 2025.
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UTA, Microsoft Host ‘Prompt-a-Thon’ to Show Texas Educators How to Use AI Tools
Lone Star schools are doing more than dipping their toes in the AI pool—they're making waves. The University of Texas at Arlington teamed up with tech giant Microsoft to host the state's first "Prompt-a-Thon," packing its halls with educators eager to harness AI's potential in classrooms and labs.
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Dallas Cos. Harness AI for Vet Industry: Evette and Krista.ai Team Up To Cure Sector-Wide Burnout
The veterinary industry, which has long struggled with inefficiencies and high burnout rates, might have its day in the digital dogpark. Dallas-based Evette is leading the pack, partnering with AI orchestrator Krista.ai to revolutionize a sector that's been begging for innovation.
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$110M Boost for Solutions by Text: Innovating Bill Pay with Real-Time Payments
by | May 29, 2024
Solutions by Text has secured $110 million to expand its real-time payment technology within text messaging. The Dallas-area company's latest funding highlights its pioneering influence in the FinText sector.
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Artificial Intelligence, Psychedelics, and Psychotherapy Working Together to Fight Chronic Pain

Based in Dallas, Cacti leverages technology from fellow DFW company Blackbox Bio to pioneer psychedelic-derived medicines without traditional side effects. This innovative effort, led by the husband-wife team of Kaitlin and David Roberson, includes AI-powered algorithms capable of automatically detecting psychedelic hallucinations in mice.
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The first-ever AI 75 — the most innovative people in artificial intelligence in Dallas-Fort Worth — is revealed on May 2 at Convergence AI.
Presenting the First-Ever AI 75: Meet the Most Innovative Leaders in Artificial Intelligence in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | May 2, 2024
Dallas Innovates, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Dallas AI have teamed up to launch the inaugural AI 75 list. The 2024 program honors the most significant people in AI in DFW in seven categories—the visionaries, creators, and influencers you need to know.
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Learning Before Legislating in Texas’ AI Advisory Council
Under the leadership of Senator Tan Parker and Representative Gio Capriglione, Texas' new Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council is gearing up for its next meeting on May 8, set to shape the future of AI legislation and innovation.
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Spectral AI Names CEO of Its IP-Focused Subsidiary, Explores Spin Off
by | Apr 26, 2024
The largest investor in Spectral AI, Erich Spangenberg, has extensive expertise in intellectual property investment management.
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Smart Moves: Arlington Expands Use of Israeli AI-Enabled NoTraffic Platform Across More City Intersections

by | Apr 10, 2024
After a successful pilot, Arlington aims for smoother drives by using a high-tech traffic management system at more key intersections. NoTraffic said the system offers improved safety, reduced traffic times, and fuel cost savings.
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Westlake’s Solera Partners with STELLA Automotive AI on Conversational ServiceAgent AI
by | Jan 29, 2024
Solera said that ServiceAgent AI provides comprehensive insights into service appointment booking and management system performance and efficiency, enabling automotive service teams to deliver "exceptional customer support."
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Dallas’ Precision Livestock Technologies Launches AI Solution That Makes Cattle Feed Recommendations
by | Jan 23, 2024
PLT said it developed its AI-based algorithms through machine learning techniques, based on "over 150,000 discrete pen days." According to the company, the newly launched system replicates the decisions of "highly observant, expert cattle feeding professionals."
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FedEx’s Ken Spangler on AI: ‘We’re Only in the Beginning of What’s Possible’
by | Dec 21, 2023
In a new podcast hosted by Dave Copps of Dallas-based Worlds, the FedEx executive vice president talks change management, AI’s role in infrastructure, and the importance of a people-first culture.
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