It isn't surprising to me that there is a lack of visibility in attributing the Manhattan Project to NYC. But I agree that it shows that NYC is a place where complex tech can be built out! Do you know what it will take for NYC to emerge as the ideal location for AI development given that Silicon Valley is where a critical hub of people and knowledge exists (at least right now)?
It isn't surprising to me that there is a lack of visibility in attributing the Manhattan Project to NYC. But I agree that it shows that NYC is a place where complex tech can be built out! Do you know what it will take for NYC to emerge as the ideal location for AI development given that Silicon Valley is where a critical hub of people and knowledge exists (at least right now)?
I’ll write about that next! I suspect partnering with universities and investments in open source AI could help NYC leave its mark on the technology