New AI innovation hub opens in Philadelphia's Kensington section

The new expansion was made possible by a nearly $1 million investment from Dell Technologies.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia non-profit celebrated a major expansion of its facility in Kensington Tuesday.

Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city leaders were there as Hopeworks unveiled its new Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub.

The new expansion was made possible by a nearly $1 million investment from Dell Technologies.

Young professionals were able to explore the new technology Tuesday, as Mayor Parker looked on.

Organizers say this will help them in their future careers.

RELATED: Hopeworks is helping young adults get trained for tech in Kensington

Hopeworks offers tech training and job experience for young people to empower them to establish living wage careers in an increasingly AI driven world.
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