Scottsdale residents may vote on Axon's headquarters development after a petition for a referendum, opposing the plan's high-density housing, reached enough signatures for a possible 2026 ballot spot.

Arizona State University will host a new CHIPS for America R&D facility aimed at advancing semiconductor research and prototyping, with the site expected to be operational by 2028 and projected to create jobs and boost the regional economy.

Phoenix startups made a strong showing at CES 2025, highlighting the city's growing tech ecosystem with products like an AI menopause app and a smart pet door.

Thiru Thangarathinam launched KeenStack, aiming to grow it into a $50 million consulting firm specializing in ServiceNow implementation and plans to create 150 tech jobs in the Chandler and Phoenix region.

Phoenix is showcasing its tech ecosystem at CES 2025, with Mayor Gallego's team aiming to attract talent and investors to the city's diverse innovation sectors.

Arizona State University's Research Park will host the National Semiconductor Technology Center, enhancing chip innovation and boosting local job creation.

Carvana Co. shares dropped 11% due to a negative report by Hindenburg Research, alleging financial misconduct and questionable practices by company insiders.

Brainiest, an AI marketing firm from Phoenix, launched a new feature, Astro Brainstorming, to assist small to mid-size businesses in devising marketing strategies using an AI-driven conversation interface.

Carvana led Arizona's market growth in 2024, followed by other local firms, while Toast, Revolve, and On Holding doubled their shares on the broader market.

Align Technology has relocated its global headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, while Cognite also plans to set up its global headquarters there, signaling Arizona's growing tech sector prominence. Both companies aim to leverage local talent and innovate.

ASU's "AI Literacy in Design and the Arts" course, led by Professor Lance Gharavi, teaches students to critically understand and ethically engage with AI's evolving role in society and the arts.

ChatGPT, enhanced by OpenAI, exhibited its comedic skills by roasting the idiosyncrasies of Phoenix cities, targeting aspects like Scottsdale’s opulence and Mesa's aesthetics, while also recognizing some positive traits.

Microchip Technology Inc. plans to close its Tempe factory by September 2025 to cut costs, affecting 500 employees and saving the company $90 million annually.