This Month's Latest Tech News in Las Vegas, NV - Saturday May 31st 2025 Edition

Las Vegas is cementing its status as a global innovation hub in 2025, as AI investments and ambitious infrastructure projects propel the city's technology landscape forward.

Major tech firms - including NVIDIA, SoftBank, IBM, and Apple - are collectively investing over $1.85 trillion in U.S. AI manufacturing, digital twin systems, and advanced silicon, invigorating both the local and national tech workforce.

According to Nextgov's report on AI industry investments, these investments signal the dawn of a new AI-powered industry, echoed by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang:

“NVIDIA reinvented computing for the first time after 60 years... This new industry is called artificial intelligence.”

The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show spotlighted AI integration across mobility, wellness, and robotics, with electric robotaxis on the Vegas Strip and autonomous race cars grabbing headlines - as detailed by Ann Arbor SPARK's review of CES 2025 AI innovations.

Meanwhile, city infrastructure is undergoing a historic transformation with new stadiums, high-speed rail links, and hospitality venues under development, promising widespread connectivity and economic opportunity according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal's coverage of 2025 projects.

The 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas marked a transformative moment, with artificial intelligence and immersive technologies taking center stage in the evolution of media and entertainment.

Drawing over 60,000 attendees from 160 countries, this year's event featured nearly 1,100 exhibitors - including an unprecedented 125 first-timers - with 80% of startups on the new PropelME Startup Stage dedicated to AI-driven innovation.

Major brands such as Adobe, AWS, Blackmagic, and NVIDIA unveiled cutting-edge tools: from Blackmagic's AI-powered editing features to Adobe's Firefly technologies and real-time localization by DeepDub.

The AI Innovation Pavilion served as a hub for hands-on exploration, while SOUTHWORKS and other exhibitors demonstrated how AI enhances everything from video production and metadata enrichment to natural language content discovery.

As Karen Chupka, NAB's Executive VP, noted,

“AI is transforming media and entertainment, unlocking new ways to tell stories, engage audiences and streamline production.”

Workshops delved into AI-based storytelling, production workflows, and ethical considerations, supporting advances in both creative autonomy and responsible content development.

These trends were further reflected in specialized sessions, expanded Creator Lab opportunities, and the debut of AI startups through the Fabric.ai partnership.

To contextualize the scope of this AI surge, the market for AI in media and entertainment is projected to surpass $104.4 billion by 2030. For a comprehensive look at the technologies, new tracks, and industry voices shaping the future, explore the official NAB Show 2025 event highlights, a deep dive into the latest AI and immersive tech breakthroughs, and an industry perspective on how AI is shaping the future of storytelling.

At Dell Technologies World 2025 in Las Vegas, Dell spotlighted the growing centrality of AI in business strategy with major upgrades to its AI Factory platform and a host of next-generation hardware advances.

Newly unveiled PowerEdge XE9785 servers boasting AMD Instinct MI350 GPUs and Pro Max AI PCs with enterprise-grade NPUs set new standards for energy efficiency and performance, while deepened integration with NVIDIA - powering the new Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA 2.0 - enables faster AI training and inferencing at scale.

Dell's cohesive focus on on-premise, cloud, and edge AI deployments aims to address a broad customer base, from SMBs to global enterprises, underscored by adoption statistics: 75% of organizations now prioritize AI, with 65% already in production.

Notably, Project Lightning, Dell's high-throughput file system, and enhanced storage solutions further accelerate large-scale AI workloads. The event also highlighted customer success stories from leaders like JPMorgan Chase and Lowe's, and reinforced Dell's commitment to responsible growth and sustainability.

As Gerri Tunnell, Dell's Chief Marketing Officer, put it:

“It's all about making AI accessible and real to all of our customers and our partners.”

For a detailed review of these innovations and their enterprise impact, see the official Dell Technologies AI infrastructure announcement.

For insights on Dell's partnership with NVIDIA and infrastructure benchmarks, read ChannelPro Network's coverage of Dell Technologies World 2025.

For an industry analysis of data platform advancements and event highlights, visit WWT's Dell Technologies World 2025 review.

The Las Vegas Sphere is set to debut a groundbreaking immersive experience on August 28, 2025, as Google DeepMind, Google Cloud, Sphere Studios, Magnopus, and Warner Bros.

Discovery collaborate to reimagine the 1939 cinema classic, The Wizard of Oz, for the venue's 17,600-seat, 16K wraparound LED canvas. Leveraging advanced generative AI technologies - namely Gemini, Veo 2, and Imagen - the team used super resolution, outpainting, and performance generation to digitally enhance over 90% of the original film, expanding imagery and seamlessly integrating unseen characters for a continuous, 360-degree environment (AI enhancement details for The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere).

Extensive archival material, including production illustrations and scripts, was ingested by the AI to preserve the movie's spirit while elevating visual fidelity and immersion.

Producer Jane Rosenthal emphasized,

“We realized that we really needed to do it with AI.”

Sphere's CEO, James Dolan, framed the project as a leap of faith signifying a new era for entertainment venues and the movie industry.

Key technical innovations required processing over 1.2 petabytes of data, a feat only possible through Google Cloud's robust infrastructure (How Google and Sphere leveraged AI to reimagine a classic).

Additional sensory features - such as wind, heat, and scent - may unveil further multisensory depth. This venture demonstrates how AI can unlock creative storytelling, setting a benchmark for future immersive experiences and inspiring enterprises to explore similar approaches for content transformation (Inside the AI magic powering ‘The Wizard of Oz' at Sphere).

Nevada's data center market is expanding at a record pace, with over 25 data centers in operation or development and major players like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Switch investing billions at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center.

This explosive growth is projected to drive data centers' electricity consumption from 8.7% of Nevada's total in 2023 to nearly 20% by 2030 - potentially quadrupling the region's grid, according to NV Energy's CEO - while water demands for cooling threaten already stressed resources in the nation's driest state.

A dozen new data center projects alone are requesting up to 6 gigawatts of electricity and billions of gallons of water annually, drawing concern from environmentalists and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, who warn about ecosystem health and water rights for communities and endangered species.

“The demands are extraordinary, and we don't have that amount of water to toy around with,”

cautions Olivia Tanager of the Sierra Club.

Community advocates highlight minimal local job creation and generous 75% property tax abatements, fueling debate about economic and environmental tradeoffs. To clarify the scale and resource impacts, see the table below:

Data Point	Value
Data Center Construction (TRI)	13 million sq ft underway
Requested Electricity (Next Decade)	~6 gigawatts
Estimated Water Use (12 Data Centers)	Direct: 860M–5.7B gallons/year Indirect (power plant): up to 15.5B gallons/year
Tax Abatements	Up to 75% property tax for 10–20 years

For more details on the strain data center growth places on Nevada's power grid and water, read the Great Basin Sun's analysis of data center resource demands in Northern Nevada, the MIT Technology Review's in-depth exploration of environmental concerns related to AI data centers in Nevada, and commentary on community impacts in The Nevada Independent opinion piece on Reno data center development.

This month, Nevada solidified its reputation as a leader in educational innovation with the release of its statewide K-12 artificial intelligence guidance, titled “Nevada's STELLAR Pathway to AI Teaching and Learning: Ethics, Principles, and Guidance.” Developed through months of collaboration with educators, families, and the Nevada AI Alliance, the 52-page framework covers seven essential principles - Security, Transparency, Empowerment, Learning, Leadership, Achievement, and Responsible Use (STELLAR) - to ensure a balanced approach where AI enhances, rather than replaces, classroom teaching according to the Nevada Department of Education's announcement.

The guidelines address critical issues such as data privacy, bias mitigation, and equitable technology access, and align to federal regulations including FERPA and COPPA. As summarized in the official guide, “AI serves as a powerful tool that empowers students to become creative problem solvers, ethical decision makers and forward-thinking leaders.”

“With the Nevada AI Alliance, we are creating ethical guidelines and resources to ensure AI enhances education while maintaining equity, privacy, and the central role of educators,” said Dr. Steve Canavero, Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction. “The ultimate goal is to empower every Nevada student to succeed in a future shaped by technology.”

For educators and parents seeking actionable insights or to download the full framework, the Nevada Digital Learning site provides extensive resources, while national observers highlight that Nevada's policies position the state among a select group actively guiding responsible AI adoption in schools as reported by Government Technology.

This month, Las Vegas lawmakers are making significant moves toward AI accountability with Senate Bill 199 (SB199), spearheaded by Sen. Dina Neal. The proposed legislation would require AI companies operating in Nevada to register with the Bureau of Consumer Protection and develop protocols to address hate speech, bias, fraud, and misinformation, drawing on international standards and recent measures like Colorado's 2024 AI law (guardrails and accountability around artificial intelligence in Nevada).

Notably, SB199 prohibits financial institutions from using customer data for AI training without express consent, mandates legal review of AI-generated legal documents, and imposes policy requirements on law enforcement and social media platforms using AI (Nevada AI liability and consumer protections bill SB199).

Debate around the bill remains robust: while supporters emphasize consumer rights and privacy, business groups express concern that strict regulation could deter tech investment.

In the broader context of over a dozen AI-related bills under consideration in the current session, SB199 stands out for its comprehensive approach - including bans on AI-generated rent pricing and protections against AI misuse in insurance and education sectors.

The bill's privacy stance in financial services is described as follows:

“Financial institutions are prohibited from using customer data for AI training without explicit, voluntary consent from the customer."

For a detailed breakdown of these initiatives and their legislative status, consult this thorough overview of Nevada's 2025 legislative efforts to regulate AI technology.

The future of SB199 will be closely watched, as its passage could set a national precedent for AI standards in both consumer protection and innovation policy.

Las Vegas is rapidly solidifying its status as a tech innovation hub, with over 100 new high-paying jobs created across the automotive, health innovation, and artificial intelligence sectors.

Backed by $3.7 million in capital investments and tax incentives from the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development, three standout companies - Dealer Tire LLC, NeuroGum, Inc., and TensorWave Inc. - are setting up major facilities in Southern Nevada, with average hourly wages ranging from $35.56 to $58.00.

Their combined investments are projected to generate $42 million in state tax revenue over the next decade, strengthening the region's economy and its reputation for advanced technology and high-quality job creation.

As Betsy Fretwell, interim CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, emphasized,

“The addition of Dealer Tire, NeuroGum, and TensorWave to the Southern Nevada business community reflects the region's growing reputation as a hub for innovation, advanced technology, and high-quality job creation.”

This wave of innovation not only diversifies Las Vegas's employment landscape but also demonstrates its ability to attract top talent and foster sustainable economic growth.

For more details on these developments, read the full breakdown from the Nevada Business Magazine, explore the official company expansion news via GlobeNewswire, and see the region's strategic sector opportunities at the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance website.

Company	Sector	Facility Size	Jobs Created	Average Hourly Wage	Opening Date
Dealer Tire LLC	Automotive	116,000 sq. ft.	18	$35.56	TBD
NeuroGum, Inc.	Health Innovation	50,000 sq. ft.	32	$40.38	August 2025
TensorWave Inc.	Artificial Intelligence	20,000 sq. ft.	60	$58.00	Fall 2025

VERB Technology Company, headquartered in Las Vegas, has closed its acquisition of AI-powered video commerce platform Lyvecom in an up-to-$8.5 million deal, aiming to elevate its MARKET.live social shopping destination to the forefront of the livestream e-commerce sector.

The purchase - comprising $3 million in cash, $1.125 million to Lyvecom's investors, $100,000 for loan repayment, $1 million in VERB stock, and up to $3 million in performance-linked earnouts - enables MARKET.live to offer brands an omnichannel livestream shopping experience with advanced AI automation for content creation, predictive analytics, and unified checkout across social, app, and web channels.

According to a detailed press release on VERB's acquisition of Lyvecom, Lyvecom's integration provides AI-driven simulcasting and intelligent analytics for brands seeking to maximize engagement and customer data ownership - a differentiator as concerns about privacy and control on third-party marketplaces mount.

The global online video platforms market is forecasted to soar from $12.4 billion in 2024 to $117.35 billion by 2034 (25.2% CAGR), positioning this move at the heart of industry growth trends according to the global online video platforms market report by Market.us.

Maxwell Drut, Lyvecom co-founder and new CTO of MARKET.live, stated,

“The future of commerce is livestreaming and shoppable video content, yet 40% of consumers hesitate to make purchases through social media due to worries about personal information handling. This integration gives power back to brands … while retaining full control over audience, content, and conversions.”

For a concise breakdown of the acquisition, see the official acquisition announcement from VERB Technology Company and the summary table below.

Component	Amount
Cash Payment	$3,000,000
S.A.F.E. Repayment	$1,125,000
Loan Repayment	$100,000
Restricted VERB Shares	$1,000,000
Performance Earn-Out	Up to $3,000,000
Total Value	Up to $8,500,000

Vegas startups are experiencing a surge in productivity thanks to AWS's accessible, no-code AI tools such as PartyRock and Amazon Bedrock, which empower local entrepreneurs to build and deploy custom applications without technical expertise.

AWS AI scientist Dr. Nashlie Sephus has led workshops in Las Vegas, demonstrating real-world applications: for example, Meow Wolf Omega Mart automated the analysis of thousands of customer feedback forms, generating instant merchandise recommendations, while Vegas Balloon Rides benefited from detailed AI-generated planning tools.

These platforms enable small businesses to automate repetitive tasks, optimize processes, and deliver tailored customer experiences, all with simple interfaces.

As Dr. Sephus notes,

“Easy-to-use tools empower non-experts to enhance productivity,”

emphasizing that anyone can get started regardless of technical background.

The table below provides use case examples from recent AWS initiatives in Las Vegas:

Business	Challenge	AI Solution (PartyRock)
Meow Wolf Omega Mart	Manual customer feedback analysis	Instant app for merchandise recommendations
Vegas Balloon Rides	Balloon flight planning using weather data	Technical roadmap and cost analysis for app development

AWS continues to offer extensive training, free starter resources, and upskilling opportunities through its AI Ready initiative, aiming to make AI accessible to all.

For Vegas small businesses ready to explore these breakthroughs, more information and real-world success stories are available via Dr. Sephus's expert guide on AWS generative AI for small business, as well as a broad suite of AWS no-code solutions for SMBs.

This month, Las Vegas startup DevLand AI is shaking up the tech industry with its bold launch, positioning itself as an open source challenger to major tech giants.

Founded by local entrepreneur teams, DevLand AI introduced the Devland Arcade initiative, reflecting a regional surge in AI innovation and the democratization of advanced tooling according to DevLand AI's official announcement.

The company's mission aligns with the broader AI trend spotlighted at global conferences, where the push for industry-wide maturity, increased ethical standards, and diverse sector applications continues to drive growth as detailed in The Daily Tech Digest.

Notably, CES 2025 in Las Vegas highlighted over 1,400 startups, including those focusing on open source AI, reinforcing the city's reputation as a hub for tech disruption and collaborative development.

"The fact that people are coming from 150 different countries globally to come together to solve some of the world's greatest challenges is the point of CES,"

said Allison Fried, CES spokesperson, underlining the event's focus on global innovation communities in an interview with News 3 Las Vegas.

As Las Vegas continues to foster a thriving ecosystem for new ideas and open collaboration, DevLand AI's open source approach could accelerate responsible AI integration across sectors both locally and beyond.

Las Vegas is shaping its tech destiny through a strategic embrace of innovation, workforce inclusion, and opportunity. This year, over 100 high-paying tech jobs are on the rise with major companies like TensorWave, Dealer Tire LLC, and NeuroGum, Inc.

establishing headquarters or expanding in the valley, backed by state and local incentives that foster a diverse, resilient economy - “Nevada is building a vibrant, flexible, forward-thinking economy,” affirmed Governor Joe Lombardo in a reflection of the region's upward momentum (read more on Southern Nevada's job growth).

Meanwhile, investments in workforce pathways extend beyond startups: city and state collaborations are driving new training centers in historically underserved areas, such as the $16.4 million Historic Westside Education and Training Center.

“There's definitely a high focus in terms of bringing diverse resources as it relates to talent development, upward mobility for economic growth - not only for the community at a macro level but also individually for the residents of West Las Vegas,”

says Stavan Corbett of the College of Southern Nevada, highlighting a commitment to shared prosperity (details on the Historic Westside initiative).

Philanthropic support further strengthens the ecosystem; for example, Toyota Financial Savings Bank's $80,000+ in contributions enhances youth employment through the Strong Future Technology Training Center, exemplifying how public-private partnerships expand opportunity across Las Vegas (see how workforce programs are funded).

As these efforts converge with tech-driven job creation and targeted skills training, Las Vegas stands out as a city defining its future through both ambition and an unyielding commitment to inclusion.