The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved the purchase of more than 124 acres of land in Ypsilanti Township for up to $8.1 million. The property will be used to build two AI supercomputing facilities in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The board voted to acquire the land at 10455 and 10635 Textile Road, where the university plans to establish research and computing centers focused on artificial intelligence technology.
“It is an opportunity to bring jobs to our township,” said Monica Ross-Williams, a Ypsilanti Township resident.
Ross-Williams believes the AI facilities could benefit the township, particularly if a community benefits agreement is established…