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Western Pennsylvania: Ground Zero for America’s AI Revolution

Summary:
The Washington Post argues that Western Pennsylvania is emerging as the epicenter of a new industrial revolution—powered by artificial intelligence and natural gas. EQT CEO Toby Rice is spotlighted for driving this transformation, as his company supplies energy to massive AI projects including the $10 billion redevelopment of the Homer City site into one of the state’s largest AI campuses. The initiative will generate 4.5 GW via seven gas turbines fed by the Marcellus Shale, supporting hyperscale data centers. Joanna Doven’s AI Strike Team mobilizes industry, academia and labor to position Pittsburgh as a national AI hub, while union leaders like Shawn Steffee emphasize the economic revival for Appalachian communities. The author frames this as both a national-security imperative and a strategic opportunity for regions with deep energy and tech talent—exactly where EQT plays a central role.‍
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