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White House Plans To Redirect Billions In Research Funding Toward AI. Michigan Could Be Among The Biggest Winners—Or Losers

White House Plans To Redirect Billions In Research Funding Toward AI. Michigan Could Be Among The Biggest Winners—Or Losers

ANN ARBOR – The Trump administration plans to redirect billions of dollars in federal research funding toward artificial intelligence, a policy shift that could have major implications for Michigan's universities, startup ecosystem and technology economy. The proposal is particularly significant in Michigan because the University of Michigan conducts more than $2.1 billion in annual research,

By Mike Brennan|2026-07-22T17:02:30-04:00July 22nd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|

Could Cheaper Chinese AI Force Down Business AI Costs For Michigan Companies?

Could Cheaper Chinese AI Force Down Business AI Costs For Michigan Companies?

New Kimi K3 Model Debuts At China's Largest AI Conference, Intensifying Global Competition And Potentially Lowering Enterprise AI Costs ANN ARBOR – A powerful new artificial intelligence model unveiled last week at China's premier AI conference could eventually help lower the cost of AI for Michigan businesses while accelerating adoption across the state's technology, manufacturing

By Mike Brennan|2026-07-22T14:21:53-04:00July 22nd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|

MITechNews Is Building The Definitive Record Of Michigan’s AI Economy.

MITechNews Is Building The Definitive Record Of Michigan’s AI Economy.

ANN ARBOR – Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming Michigan's economy. From manufacturing and mobility to healthcare, cybersecurity, finance, education, agriculture and defense, AI is changing how businesses operate and creating a new generation of innovative startups. Yet many of those companies remain largely unknown outside their own industries. MITechNews wants to change that. Beginning this

By Mike Brennan|2026-07-28T16:50:43-04:00July 22nd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Featured|

Oracle Data Center Wins Full Tax Break After Township Attorney Warns: ‘You’re Going To Lose’

Oracle Data Center Wins Full Tax Break After Township Attorney Warns: ‘You’re Going To Lose’

SALINE TOWNSHIP – Three days after attempting to limit tax incentives for Oracle's proposed AI data center campus, the Saline Township Board of Trustees reversed course Friday after township attorneys warned the township would almost certainly lose a lawsuit if it refused to honor the company's tax abatement request. The board had voted Tuesday to

By Mike Brennan|2026-07-21T17:15:19-04:00July 21st, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, Green, wireless, News|

House GOP Revives SAVE Act By Attaching It To Defense Bill, Setting Up Senate Showdown

House GOP Revives SAVE Act By Attaching It To Defense Bill, Setting Up Senate Showdown

WASHINGTON – A controversial election bill that supporters say would strengthen voter integrity and critics call voter suppression is back at the center of the national political debate after House Republicans voted Tuesday to attach the legislation to the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), one of Congress' must-pass bills. The House approved a procedural

By Mike Brennan|2026-07-21T16:51:14-04:00July 21st, 2026|News, Politics, Politics/Government|

Michigan Startup Competition Offers $2 Million In Funding To Early-Stage Companies

Michigan Startup Competition Offers $2 Million In Funding To Early-Stage Companies

LANSING – Michigan entrepreneurs developing the next generation of artificial intelligence, defense, healthcare and advanced manufacturing technologies have a chance to compete for more than $2 million in prize funding through the 2026-2027 PitchMI startup competition. Applications are now open for PitchMI, a statewide startup competition led by the Michigan State University Research Foundation in

By Mike Brennan|2026-07-21T09:53:34-04:00July 21st, 2026|Entrepreneurs, News|

Michigan Risks Falling Further Behind in Growing U.S. Hemp Economy

Michigan Risks Falling Further Behind in Growing U.S. Hemp Economy

CRA rules under review July 23 could determine whether Michigan attracts hemp farming, processing and manufacturing—or sends those opportunities to competing states LANSING – Michigan hemp farmers, processors, manufacturers, retailers and consumers are being encouraged to participate in an upcoming Cannabis Regulatory Agency public hearing that could help determine whether the state becomes a meaningful

By Mike Brennan|2026-07-20T17:22:31-04:00July 20th, 2026|Hemp, Marijuana Business, mitechtv, News|

Velocity Emerging Defense Tech 5X5 Pitch Competition Offers Cash Prizes

Velocity Emerging Defense Tech 5X5 Pitch Competition Offers Cash Prizes

STERLING HEIGHTS - Eighty years after Detroit became the Arsenal of Democracy, the Pentagon is once again turning to Detroit, which helped win World War II. Velocity, an MEDC SmartZone located in the Sterling Heighta, is hosting the Velocity Emerging Defense Tech 5X5 Pitch Competition during the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium at

By Mike Brennan|2026-07-20T11:04:24-04:00July 20th, 2026|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, ESD, mitechtv|

CRA Alleges Michigan Cannabis Processor Illegally Transported Products To Massachusetts Before License Surrender

CRA Alleges Michigan Cannabis Processor Illegally Transported Products To Massachusetts Before License Surrender

BANGOR, Mich. — Michigan cannabis processor Ground Control Michigan, doing business as GCM Waypoint, has agreed to permanently surrender its state processor license after the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) alleged the company illegally transported marijuana products across state lines and committed numerous inventory and compliance violations. The case centers on allegations that marijuana products produced

By Mike Brennan|2026-07-19T10:14:26-04:00July 19th, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|

Powering Michigan’s Future: Whitmer Wants AI Data Centers To Protect Ratepayers. Consumer Advocates Say Voluntary Promises Aren’t Enough.

Powering Michigan’s Future: Whitmer Wants AI Data Centers To Protect Ratepayers. Consumer Advocates Say Voluntary Promises Aren’t Enough.

LANSING — As artificial intelligence companies race to build massive data centers across the country, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is drawing a line on one issue she says shouldn't be negotiable: existing electric customers shouldn't have to pay for the infrastructure needed to power them. Whitmer this week unveiled a Michigan Affordability and Responsible Growth

By Mike Brennan|2026-07-17T16:19:00-04:00July 17th, 2026|Government/Politics, News|