ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia is making a major push into artificial intelligence, not just in tech hubs, but in farms, factories and classrooms across the state.

Middle school students in Carrollton on Monday got a hands-on introduction to AI, including a robot dog that shook their hands.

“It’s mind-blowing,” one student said as the robotic K-9 trotted to gasps and laughter from the students.

The demonstration was part of Georgia AIM, short for Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing, a $65 million federally funded initiative aimed at building the state’s next-generation workforce.

“The more I learn about it, the more I seem interested and want to do it,” said seventh grader Jud Weaver.

State officials say the technology shift is already underway. According to the N

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