As Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance uses his Silicon Valley connections to build a path to the White House, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could be positioning himself for his own tech-fueled push centered in Pittsburgh.

Mr. Shapiro will headline an October summit in Bakery Square called AI Horizons that is part of an ongoing effort by local developers and companies to enhance the city’s reputation as a technology powerhouse. The governor is a potential running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris. His team did not respond to a request for comment.

The summit was organized by members of an “AI Avenue” working group who are trying to drive investment in Pittsburgh’s tech scene, especially in East Liberty, where Google and Duolingo already have offices.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Evan Robinson-Johnson