Leading global artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Torch.AI, recently announced its growth of operations in the KC region. The expansion, which will create nearly 500 new jobs, made headlines both locally and nationally. Take a look at the media coverage:

Local Media Recap

• Kansas City Star, "Kansas City tech startup will hire about 500 high-paid workers in Johnson County," appeared May 7, 2021

• Kansas City Business Journal, "Torch.AI scores $27M incentive package, will hire nearly 500," appeared May 7, 2021

• Startland News, "Torch.AI set to create nearly 500 new KC jobs; why region's 'tapestry of talent' means aggressive hiring ahead," appeared May 7, 2021

National Media Recap

• EnterpriseAI.News, "Torch.AI lands $27M in state tax incentives to invest in growing its Kansas City Headquarters," appeared May 7, 2021

• PR Newswire, "Torch.AI announces plans to expand operations, create nearly 500 jobs in huge boost to Kansas City's tech and cyber sector," appeared May 7, 2021

• Area Development, "Torch.AI Expands Leawood, Kansas, Operations Center," appeared May 17, 2021

• RE Business Journals, "Torch.AI to Expand Operations in Metro Kansas City, Create Nearly 500 Jobs," appeared May 11, 2021

• Trade & Industry Development, "KS: Torch.AI to Create 490 Jobs with $45M Investment in Leawood," appeared May 10, 2021

• Manufacturing.net, "AI Company Adding 500 Jobs Near Kansas City," appeared May 10, 2021

• Associated Press News, "Torch.AI plans to add 500 new jobs in Kansas City area," appeared May 7, 2021

• U.S News & World Report, "Torch.AI Plans to Add 500 New Jobs in Kansas City Area," appeared May 7, 2021

• Enterprise Talk, "Torch.AI Announces Plans To Expand Operations, Create Nearly 500 Jobs in Huge Boost To Kansas City's Tech and Cyber Sector," appeared May 10, 2021

• CEO Magazine, "Torch.AI Announces Plans to Expand Operations, Create Nearly 500 Jobs in Huge Boost to Kansas City's Tech and Cyber Sector," appeared May 11, 2021