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Arjun Keller
Business Editor
Covers: markets, trade, economic trends
Business Editor at Lincoln Land Express covering markets, trade, economic trends. UC Berkeley journalism graduate. Grew up between Mumbai and San Francisco. Writes with empathy and precision about people and economics.
Background
UC Berkeley journalism graduate. Grew up between Mumbai and San Francisco. Writes with empathy and precision about people and economics.
Latest Articles
Business
AI Hype Debunked: Midwest Firms Pursue Prudent Investments
Las Vegas Review-Journal calls out AI hype on April 12, 2026. Midwest businesses rethink tech spending as crypto fear index hits 16, favoring proven returns over promises.
Business
AI Tax Audits Launch in South Carolina for 2026
South Carolina's Department of Revenue rolls out AI tax audits targeting 2026 high-risk returns. Illinois factories and Iowa farms ramp up compliance to counter rising Midwest audit pressures.
AI & Machine Learning
Anthropic AI Images Cut Midwest Farm Costs 20%
Anthropic AI launched image generation in Claude on April 12, 2026. Illinois farmers save 20% on precision agriculture tools, according to University of Illinois Extension data.
Business
Midwest Medtech AI Bridges Rural Healthcare Gaps
Illinois and Indiana medtech firms launched AI tools on April 12, 2026, to fix rural diagnostics and monitoring shortages. These cut costs and draw investor interest amid market fear.
AI & Machine Learning
AI Housing Boom Risks Midwest Fair Housing
AI tools speed tenant screening and dynamic pricing in Illinois and Indiana. Lax regulations spark bias fears for heartland renters, farmers, and buyers.
AI & Machine Learning
AI Midwest Housing Adoption Jumps 35% as Rules Fade
Illinois landlords ramp up AI for tenant screening and dynamic pricing amid housing shortages. Weakened federal rules raise bias fears for heartland families.
Events
AI Deepfakes Target Midwest Swing-State Voters
Deepfake videos impersonate candidates in Illinois and Wisconsin races, spreading false farm subsidy claims. Officials track 500,000 views and deploy detection tools ahead of November elections.
AI & Machine Learning
Minnesota Senate Passes Crypto Kiosks Ban Over Scams
Minnesota Senate passes crypto kiosks ban on April 11, 2026, to shield Midwest users from high-fee scams. Illinois and Iowa monitor the bipartisan bill targeting Bitcoin ATMs at truck stops and stores.
Community
AI Job Displacement Hits 20% of U.S. Workers in Hill Survey
Hill survey reveals AI job displacement affects 20% of U.S. workers. Midwest manufacturers and farmers invest billions in automation while tackling job losses and retraining needs.
Business
Wisconsin Crypto Kiosks Law Adds ID Checks to Fight Scams
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed a law on April 11, 2026, regulating crypto kiosks with ID verification and fee caps. The rules protect rural consumers and tie into Midwest agriculture and manufacturing.
Business
Minnesota Pushes Crypto Kiosks Ban After 500 Scams
Minnesota law enforcement presses House for a crypto kiosks ban following over 500 scams that cost victims 2.5 million USD last year. The proposal targets machines in stores to shield Midwest families from fraud.
Business
Wisconsin Cryptocurrency Kiosks Face New Scam Regulations
Governor Tony Evers signed a law on April 10, 2026, regulating Wisconsin cryptocurrency kiosks to combat scams. The rules protect Midwest businesses and consumers from fraud.
Business
Trump Family Cryptocurrency Surges 12% After Tariffs Hit
Trump family cryptocurrency WLFI jumped 12% as U.S. tariffs shield Midwest steel plants. Indiana and Wisconsin factories see order surges tied to manufacturing revival.
Business
Wisconsin Crypto Regulations Cap ATMs at $3,500
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed bills on April 10, 2026, capping crypto ATM transactions at $3,500 and expanding sextortion laws. The rules protect Midwest families and investors from fintech scams.