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Artificial intelligence company bringing 500 jobs to Kansas City area
A technology company is bringing around 500 jobs to the Kansas City area. Torch.AI announced Friday that as part of a $27 million tax incentive program awarded by the Kansas Department of Commerce, they will create around 500 full-time jobs over five years in the Kansas City area. The company's local operations will be based in Leawood. More than 100 of those jobs will be created this year and many of those new hires' salaries will average over $100,000. Positions include entry-level engineer and data scientist positions as well as some more experienced engineering and sales positions, according to the company.