Daily Business Report: June 7, 2023
Visual Capitalist
Visualizing the Top U.S. States for AI Jobs
By Marcus Lu. Grapics Design, Joyce Ma
Much ink has been spilled over fears that artificial intelligence (AI) will eliminate jobs in the economy. While some of those fears may be well-founded, red-hot interest in AI innovation is creating new jobs as well.
This graphic visualizes data from Lightcast, a labor market analytics firm, which shows how many AI-related jobs were posted in each state throughout 2022.
In total there were 795,624 AI jobs posted throughout the year, of which 469,925 (59 percent) were in the top 10. The full tally is included in the table below.
We can see that California quickly became the primary destination for AI jobs in the early 2010s, presumably as Silicon Valley companies began developing the technology.
California’s share has since declined, with a significant number of jobs seemingly moving to Texas. In fact, many tech companies are relocating to Texas to avoid California’s relatively higher taxes and cost of living.
Life science industry in California
generates $413.7 billion annually
California’s life science industry directly provides more than 460,000 jobs in the state and generates $413.7 billion in total business output, according to Biocom California’s 2023 Economic Impact Report. The report outlines these and other key findings about the state’s life science industry, including information on economic, demographic, investment and industry performance data. The full report analysis and regional fact sheets are available on the Biocom California website.
Key facts from the report include the following:
• In aggregate, the industry supported approximately 1.19 million jobs in 2022, including direct, indirect, and induced employment.
• California received a total of $5.4 billion in research funding from the National Institute of Health (NIH) in 2022.
• Life science organizations in California expanded employment by 6.0 percent in 2022, outpacing all other industries in California (4.2 percent) as well as the U.S. overall (3.5 percent).
• In 2022, the state’s life science industry expanded direct employment by more than 26,600 jobs.
Illumina appeals FTC’s order to divest Grail
GenomeWeb
Illumina is attacking the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s constitutionality as part of its appeal to overturn the agency’s order to divest cancer testing firm Grail.
In their petitioner’s brief, filed Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Illumina and Grail called the FTC’s decision “a case of flagrant government overreach” and argued that “the FTC proceeding, from start to finish, was tainted by fundamental constitutional defects, each of which renders that proceeding unconstitutional and requires the Commission’s decision be set aside.”
“Sometimes the price of an unconstitutional agency can be measured in lost dollars. This time, the price is lost lives. This court should reverse the Commission’s decision and render judgment for Illumina and Grail, clearing the way for them to continue their life-saving work together,” Illumina said.
High-profile San Diego restaurants
chosen for airport’s new Terminal 1
The opening of the new Terminal 1 at the San Diego airport is still a couple of years off, but two of the city’s better-known restaurants have already been chosen to serve food and drinks to airline passengers once the facility makes its debut.
Among the new food and beverage operators selected are Puesto, which now has nine California locations including the Headquarters at Seaport, and Kettner Exchange, which has had a longtime presence in Little Italy.
County names interim Health and
Human Services Agency director
County Chief Medical Officer Dr. Eric McDonald has been named to serve as interim Health and Human Services Agency director by Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer.
McDonald is expected to hold the position into 2024 as the county conducts extensive local engagement about what the community is seeking in the next leader of HHSA.
The agency oversees numerous programs and has nearly 8,000 employees who directly provide services to more than a third of the region’s residents.
The appointment is to replace Director Nick Macchione, who announced his retirement on May 31, effective June 27.
David Malcolm offers scholarships
San Diego philanthropist David Malcolm is offering scholarship opportunities for exceptional students who have overcome adversity. Students have until June 30 to submit an application. The scholarship is designed to support students who have overcome personal adversity, demonstrate academic excellence, a strong commitment to community service, and a desire to impact the world positively. Selected students will receive a $2,500 scholarship award. Eligible applicants must submit a 1,000-word essay that highlights past challenges they have overcome, as well as current obstacles, and explain how the scholarship will help them succeed. Apply now at https://www.davidmalcolmscholarship.com/
San Diego County Fair opens today
The San Diego County Fair begins today and will take place through the 4th of July. The attraction is open every day except Mondays and Tuesdays starting at 11 a.m. Tickets for adults age 13-61 are $20 on weekends and $15 on weekdays ($17 and $12 for seniors & children age 6-12). Children 5 and younger get in free anytime. This year’s fair is cashless, and tickets and parking passes should be purchased online in advance, although that is not required. Those interested in maximizing their carnival rides experience should look into buying a BlastPass or visiting the fair on Pepsi Pay-One-Price Ride Days on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Nuvve names executive to lead
student transportation division
SAN DIEGO — Experienced student transportation and automotive sales and marketing executive David Bercik has joined Nuvve Holding Corp., a global leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, to launch Nuvve K-12, a new division focused on turnkey electrification services for student transportation.
As senior vice president of sales – school bus and GSA, Bercik will lead Nuvve’s North American student transportation and government fleet sales, supporting its customers through their entire electrification process.
Nuvve K-12 serves public and private school districts and fleets.
General Galactic Systems announces availability
of Crystal Water Monitoring System
SAN DIEGO — General Galactic Systems Inc. announces the availability of The Crystal Water System in the Amazon Store. The Crystal Water Monitoring System maintains proper water chemistry balance in your pool or hot tub water by using intelligent sensors to gather pH, ORP and temperature readings over 1000 times per week. Combined with a state of the art mobile app (available on iPhone or Android devices), the Crystal Water Monitor connects directly through WiFi and your home’s internet connection — no bridge or gateway required.
Hanna Haponenko of McMaster University
honored with UITP Young Researcher Award
SAN DIEGO — Cubic Transportation Systems, part of Cubic Corporation, and McMaster University announced that Dr. Hanna Haponenko, postdoc at McMaster Automotive Resource Centre, has been recognized with the UITP Young Researcher Award. The honor celebrates her work and contributions towards Mobility Cube — a collaborative program between Cubic and McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, focusing on AI and Smart Mobility.
Wounded Warrior Project to team with VA
to empower veterans at adaptive sports clinic
SAN DIEGO — Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) will collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to host 140 veterans for the 16th annual National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic this week in San Diego. WWP is both sponsoring the event and leading the cycling portion of the clinic with staff members from the nonprofit’ Soldier Ride program. VA’s National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic is a rehabilitative and educational hands-on program that offers wounded veterans from across the country an opportunity to engage in adaptive sports and recreational activities.
Sony collaborates with Fnatic for its
INZONE gaming gear development
SAN DIEGO — Sony Corporation has signed a multiple-year global partnership agreement with Fnatic Ltd, which operates a professional esports team headquartered in London, UK, including product co-creation of Sony’s gaming gear brand, INZONE. Sony’s product development teams will exchange opinions on product concepts, performance, and technology with professional players from Fnatic. Initially, professional players from Fnatic will conduct rigorous product testing for INZONE products under development, and Sony will enhance them, based on their professional opinions.
‘Eat Differently’ campaign launched
in greater San Diego area
SAN DIEGO — In one of the largest campaigns ever produced to inspire people to eat plants, not animals, “Eat Differently” launched Tuesday with a massive outdoor campaign thatincludes 29 billboards that will be displayed for three months in the Greater San Diego area. The billboards feature luminaries, all of whom have been vocal and/or passionate about eating a plant-forward diet. A large portion of the original icons featured in the Think Different campaign ate differently as well, including Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Einstein, Jane Goodall, Cesar Chavez, and many others.
FIDO Alliance opens registration
for Authenticate 2023
CARLSBAD — The FIDO Alliance announces registration is now open for Authenticate, the industry conference dedicated to all aspects of user authentication – including a focus on passkeys and related FIDO-based solutions. Authenticate will be held Oct. 16-18, 2023 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad — with virtual attendance options also available. To register, visit https://authenticatecon.com/event/authenticate-2023/. Early bird registration discounts are available through Aug. 18.
Cymbiotica announces sponsorship
of San Diego Loyal Men’s Soccer Team
SAN DIEGO — Cymbiotika, a leading health and wellness company committed to creating clean, premium nutritional supplements, announces its official sponsorship of The San Diego Loyal Men’s Soccer Team. The partnership, which will commence on June 5, marks an exciting collaboration between two organizations that promote health, excellence, and community. Both organizations are committed to fostering a culture of wellness, promoting teamwork, and uplifting the local community.
TuSimple’s autonomous trucks
begin testing on Japan expressway
SAN DIEGO — TuSimple Holdings Inc., a San Diego-based autonomous driving technology company, said it has started Level 4 autonomous test runs on Japan’s most critical freight corridor that connects the major cities of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. In 2021, TuSimple Japan, a subsidiary of TuSimple, completed a series of safety validation and testing work of its autonomous driving system with a local Japanese OEM’s truck. In January 2023, TuSimple Japan commenced regular testing on the Tomei Expressway.
Nucleix appoints Michael Vicari
as chief commercial officer
SAN DIEGO — Nucleix, a liquid biopsy company revolutionizing cancer treatment by detecting the disease earlier, announced the appointment of commercial veteran Michael G. Vicari as chief commercial officer. At Nucleix, Vicari will build the company’s commercial team, preparing and leading efforts to launch Nucleix’s Lung EpiCheck, a simple blood test that analyzes changes in DNA methylation patterns to identify lung cancer early. Vicari previously served as senior vice president of sales at GRAIL Inc.
