ANN ARBOR — Michigan companies racing to deploy autonomous artificial intelligence may be creating a new cybersecurity problem before their security departments even know the AI agents are there. AI agents developed by OpenAI, Google and Anthropic have crossed intended security boundaries during cybersecurity testing and gained unauthorized access to real computer systems. Researchers also
With 41 days remaining before the Nov. 3 election, two Republican-held Michigan congressional districts are rated tossups. Victories in both would give Democrats two of the three additional seats they need nationally to win control of the U.S. House. LANSING - Michigan voters will help decide more than the state’s next governor, U.S. senator, attorney
LAKE ORION - Rick Beckers, CEO of The Channel Crew, joins MITech TV to discuss how his company helps technology vendors build and expand the partner networks they need to reach business customers. The Channel Crew is a channel sales and marketing consultancy that connects technology vendors with trusted advisers, including managed-service providers, cybersecurity firms,
DETROIT - As businesses increasingly use artificial intelligence, two questions are becoming critical: Can AI systems find the company online, and who controls the information those systems use? Robert Skinner of Michigan-based NeuroAIgent joined MITech TV to discuss how the company is helping businesses prepare for an AI-driven economy—from improving their visibility in AI-generated answers
Quick summary: With six weeks remaining before Michigan’s Nov. 3 election, Democrats lead the races for governor and secretary of state. But the contests for U.S. Senate and attorney general remain within the polling margin of error, making voter enthusiasm and turnout potentially decisive. Michigan Democrats hold polling advantages in all four major statewide contests
ANN ARBOR - New Buffalo and Monroe generated nearly $125 million in estimated cannabis sales during the first quarter of 2026 as Michigan’s low prices reshaped the Midwest marijuana market. New Buffalo has about 1,700 permanent residents and nearly 30 marijuana dispensaries. That works out to roughly one dispensary for every 57 city residents—a concentration
Michigan diesel prices have reached a record $6.81 per gallon—84% higher than a year ago—as the Iran war and disruptions to Russian energy supplies tighten global fuel markets. The increase is hitting Michigan farmers during harvest while fertilizer costs are also rising, creating additional pressure on farm income, transportation expenses and food prices. ANN ARBOR
Beijing is recruiting countries into a new artificial intelligence organization while President Donald Trump moves to centralize America’s AI strategy and restrict China’s access to advanced technology. BEIJING, CHINA - China is assembling an international artificial intelligence alliance while President Donald Trump prepares to appoint a new AI czar and create what he calls an
U-M autonomous-driving research helped create an Ann Arbor AI company now potentially worth $1.4 billion. Michigan taxpayers helped fund its growth. The next test is how many Michigan jobs follow. ANN ARBOR — Michigan has spent millions of taxpayer dollars building an economic-development system designed to turn university research into startups, attract private investment and
LANSING — Michigan is putting another $2 million behind 26 companies developing drones, autonomous vehicles, military technology, batteries, hydrogen systems and advanced manufacturing — technologies state economic-development officials hope can help create the next generation of Michigan manufacturing jobs. The investment comes as Michigan faces a major transition in its traditional automotive economy. More than
