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Hartford has commenced the demolition of a vacant data processing center to pave the way for a $90 million applied AI development project, which includes plans for a boutique hotel and parking garage. The 190,000-square-foot facility will undergo internal work for two months before visible demolition begins, with total costs estimated at $9.4 million, funded by state and city resources. City officials are seeking additional funding from the state's Innovation Clusters program to support the AI center, which may involve partnerships with major technology firms.