(The Center Square) – Illinois’ energy landscape continues to evolve as the state works to usher in industries that draw a lot of power.
In the southside of Chicago Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and others broke ground on the PsiQuantum facility at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park.
“Quantum has the potential to help solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges in national security, artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals, energy, finance, and beyond,” Pritzker said.
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Pritzker’s office touts $700 million of taxpayer investment in the park and in supporting other quantum projects, a move the office said “cemented Illinois’ leadership nationally, attracted federal research dollars and laid the foundation” for Tuesday’s groundbreaking.
Quantum, along with AI, data centers, and electric vehicles, is expected to create more demand for Illinois
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