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Last Updated: February 1st, 2026

Chicago Artificial Intelligence


Strengths


Outlook Chicago has long been a center for commerce, transportation, and large business operations, and modern technologies are naturally being integrated to help manage and optimize these networks. As a major cosmopolitan with roots in many industries, Chicago will continue to grow its artificial intelligence scene to support real-world operations and daily city practices.


Snapshot

  • Chicago hosts 350+ AI companies and 80+ robotics companies.
  • The Chicago metro area employs 20,000 professionals working in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computational sciences.
  • University of Chicago, Northwestern, Illinois Institute of Technology, and other Chicago-area universities contain more than 40 AI research laboraties.
  • There are more than 20 drone and autonomous vehicle companies in Chicago.
  • Chicago is home to more than 60 AI startups.