Boston-area businesses are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and drive growth. One notable example is a top consulting firm’s wide-ranging AI tool, which is being utilized by local companies.
Meanwhile, other news from the region includes proposed legislation that could address the work stoppage in Massachusetts’ criminal courts. The state’s Legislature plans to raise court-appointed lawyers’ pay by $20 an hour over two years. This measure aims to end the labor dispute and ensure that poor defendants are represented fairly.
In education, Brown University has reached a deal with the federal government to restore $50 million in research funding and settle claims about its handling of Jewish student issues. Unlike Columbia University, which agreed to pay the federal government, Brown will instead support groups in Rhode Island.
Additionally, former vice president Kamala Harris has announced that she won’t be running for California governor next year, potentially setting her sights on a 2028 presidential bid.
Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/31/newsletters/starting-point-artificial-intelligence-mckinsey-lilli-boston