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New institute could revolutionize Kendall Square, Boston's place in AI industry

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Greater Boston has taken a backseat to Silicon Valley in the artificial intelligence arms race. But a new initiative in Cambridge could signal the region is becoming an industry player.

We dig into how the Boston Dynamics AI Institute hopes to use a $400 million investment to turn Kendall Square into a global hub where robotics and AI meet. Boston Globe reporter Scott Kirsner joins us to discuss.

This segment aired on January 4, 2024.

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