{"id":57,"date":"2025-07-26T13:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T13:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/in-the-media\/?p=57"},"modified":"2025-07-31T13:48:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:48:59","slug":"utc-chattanooga-pact-accelerates-ais-local-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/in-the-media\/2025\/07\/26\/utc-chattanooga-pact-accelerates-ais-local-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"UTC, Chattanooga pact accelerates AI\u2019s local potential"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>UTC and the City of Chattanooga have formalized a new collaboration agreement to accelerate AI-based innovations in city operations. The pact allows UTC to apply for federal grants and launch pilot projects without requiring separate city council approval, streamlining the process. 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