Axios AI + NY brings together leaders from across the startup and tech ecosystem to discuss the future of Little Tech, AI, and innovation. We’re proud to sponsor this event and elevate builders shaping the next wave of U.S. technology leadership.
Today we’re live at the annual #AxiosAISummit in NYC starting at 2:00pm ET.
Today's conversations feature leaders from government, tech, media and beyond exploring what's next in AI.
See the agenda below and follow this thread for speaker spotlights.
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TODAY @ 2PM >> Little Tech takes center stage at @axios Live NY Summit. You can join the conversation on the future of AI, startups, and innovation here. youtube.com/live/y-WPXLa5x…
TODAY @ 2PM >> Little Tech takes center stage at @axios Live NY Summit. You can join the conversation on the future of AI, startups, and innovation here. youtube.com/live/y-WPXLa5x…
AI isn't just for Fortune 500 companies. According to the WSJ, small businesses are using AI to manage supply chains, automate production planning, and scale operations at a fraction of the old enterprise cost.
The most interesting shift? AI is becoming operational infrastructure for Main Street, not just a productivity tool for tech companies: wsj.com/business/entre…
AI regulation should be built on clear standards, not costly audit mandates that come first and define the rules later. Illinois should study what a real audit framework looks like, set the standards, and mandate the audit last.
Illinois lawmakers are moving ahead with an AI audit mandate before establishing what those audits should actually measure. Big Tech can absorb that kind of cost. Startups, smaller developers, and the businesses that rely on them cannot.
Illinois’ newest AI bill goes too far. Under the guise of creating “safe guardrails,” lawmakers are imposing costly, undefined audit requirements that Big Tech can easily absorb but Little Tech can’t afford. They’re forcing innovators and entrepreneurs out of the state.
Most conversations about AI focus on what’s next. “AI Saved Me” focuses on what’s already happening, with real stories from people using AI to solve everyday problems, communicate, learn, and get through hard situations:
finance.yahoo.com/sectors/techno…
Will Springfield crush innovation in Illinois? @NelsonMRosario joined The Ray Stevens Show on @wlsam890 to discuss why potential new AI regulations could create massive costs that only Big Tech can afford - leaving local startups behind. Listen here: omny.fm/shows/ray-stev…
People with zero coding experience are using AI to build tools that actually make life easier, from meal planning to managing childcare. Read more: businessinsider.com/bi-today-sunda…
Healthcare AI is becoming more clinically useful. A new study found multimodal models can identify skin cancer while closely aligning with how dermatologists evaluate lesions, highlighting the growing role of AI in supporting diagnosis and care. 🔬🤖
nature.com/articles/s4159…
OpenAI just cracked part of an 80-year-old math problem posed by Paul Erdős, overturning a long-held assumption in geometry. Mathematicians are calling it a milestone for AI reasoning and scientific discovery. ⬇️
theguardian.com/technology/202…
America cannot lead in AI with 50 different rulebooks. A patchwork of state laws would slow innovation, hurt startups, and create confusion for consumers. One clear federal framework keeps the playing field level and helps the U.S. stay competitive. 🇺🇲
Illinois can either empower the next generation of innovators or regulate them out of the state. Done right, AI policy can protect consumers, expand access to new technology, and help Little Tech thrive.
Don't miss this important new op-ed in the @chitribopinions: chicagotribune.com/2026/05/19/let…
🚀 Entry-level workers are being boosted by new technology. AI tools are helping younger employees learn faster, contribute sooner, and build skills that matter in the modern workforce.
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