Georgia Tech, Emory combining almost $1.2 billion for AI investment

Miguel Legoas, Savannah Morning NewsTue, October 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM UTC

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Georgia Tech and Emory University had already been working with AI, but now the two Georgia colleges are going all-in on the technology.

About $600 million from Emory and more than $575 million from Georgia Tech are being invested in artificial intelligence to "[strengthen] Atlanta's competitiveness for new business growth, skilled workers, investment and federal research funding," according to an Oct. 8 news release from Tech.

Georgia Tech's investments will focus on advanced computing, AI discovery, and workforce development. Emory's will focus on recruitment, healthcare innovation, and technological applications in medicine, business, law, the humanities, and ethics.

Last week, Tech launched its new Nexus AI supercomputer. This is in addition to the advanced computing infrastructure in Tech Square providing resources for AI applications by students, faculty, and researchers.

Here are some of the other investments the schools report being involved in:

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Georgia Tech’s AI Makerspace gives more than 6,000 students each year the opportunity for hands-on AI experience.

Emory’s AI.Humanity initiative brings together more than 250 faculty members across eight schools and colleges.

Georgia Tech’s Tech AI brings together companies and government partners with leading researchers to accelerate AI adoption in industry and government.

Emory’s AI.Health institute applies AI to cancer, kidney disease, and other health challenges, contributing to three spinoff companies and 40 licensed technologies.

Georgia Tech leads Georgia AIM, a statewide initiative that brings together industry, universities, technical colleges, and communities to advance AI-enabled manufacturing and build the workforce to support it.

Emory’s AI + You Georgia brings free AI education and workforce training to communities across the state.

Emory acceptance rate

Emory's acceptance rate is 10%, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Emory careers

Emory's careers portal includes one position for an AI Solutions Lead, two AI scientists, and an assistant/associate professor econometrics and AI policy.

Georgia Tech acceptance rate

Georgia Tech has an acceptance rate of 13% and an early acceptance rate of 12.7%, according to U.S. News.

Georgia Tech jobs

Georgia Tech's careers portal includes a director of academic AI, assistant professor philosophy (AI and society), director of AI governance, a postdoctoral fellow researching AI and learning sciences, research assistant professor in AI, plus multiple positions in AI and automation including architect, developer, and lead professional.

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.

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