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MTAR 57: AI, Rural America, and the Communities in Between
In this episode, JD talks with Andrew Aitken, Founder of the Center for Rural AI, about what AI adoption looks like outside major cities and tech hubs.
Andrew shares how the organization is working with rural communities, higher education, municipalities, and small businesses to help people better understand and use AI tools in practical ways.
The conversation includes examples ranging from local workshops in small Colorado towns to AI-assisted tools for hospitality, tourism, and accessibility.
But the discussion quickly expands into larger questions around access and participation. JD and…
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