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Michigan Credit Union Uses AI Deepfake Detection to Stop Fraud Calls

LANSING - A Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) deployed AI powered deepfake detection in its call center to combat rising fraud risks linked to synthetic voice attacks. The system, developed in partnership with cybersecurity firm Pindrop, was launched in August 2024 and has since delivered measurable results. By September 2025, the credit union

By |2026-03-24T18:20:59-04:00March 24th, 2026|Business|

How To Find Top-Tier Suppliers

Unsplash - CC0 License Finding and locating top-notch suppliers is a perennial problem for many businesses. It's difficult to identify and work with partners who are really going to serve your enterprise and be there to support when things get difficult. A lot of suppliers and carriers talk a good talk, but they don't walk

By |2026-03-24T17:58:47-04:00March 24th, 2026|Business|

Tesla’s Michigan Battery Pivot Signals EV Slowdown

LANSING — A massive $4.3 billion battery plant in Michigan was supposed to help power the next generation of electric vehicles. Now, it may be powering something else entirely. Michigan power grid AI demand is rising as Tesla’s Michigan battery pivot signals a shift beyond electric vehicles. As a result, energy storage is becoming central

Kristin Knoll Honorary Chair for the 2026 Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish

MIDLAND - ABC Greater Michigan Chapter will host its 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish set for April 17 at the Great Hall, Midland. Guests are welcome to join the community in honoring past and current Wish Kids who are bravely facing their health challenges. Honorary chair, Kristin Knoll, Executive Director

By |2026-03-24T14:50:22-04:00March 24th, 2026|ESD|

Woodchuck Partners With Walbridge To Help Advance Customers’ Construction Sustainability Goals

GRAND RAPIDS - AI-powered Woodchuck announced a joint sustainability initiative with Walbridge, an industrial and automotive constructors, to supports Ford Motor Company’s construction waste-reduction efforts at its new manufacturing facility in Marshall. During the first three months, the program has given teams a clearer view of the materials being discarded, diversion rates, cost reductions, and

By |2026-03-24T13:51:12-04:00March 24th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Clean Update|

SPECIAL REPORT: Michigan’s Restaurant Workforce Crisis

Operators facing labor shortages are exploring tax-advantaged benefit models to improve retention and reduce hiring costs. DETROIT - Michigan’s restaurant industry is facing a workforce crisis that is quietly draining millions of dollars from operators across the state. Michigan restaurant workforce crisis is intensifying as labor shortages continue to impact operators across the state. As

By |2026-04-15T06:38:53-04:00March 24th, 2026|Featured, News|

The Business Case For Unlimited Penetration Testing

Cybersecurity is often viewed as a series of boxes to be ticked during an annual audit. Many organisations commission a single penetration test once a year, receive a static report, and assume they’re secure for the next twelve months. However, this traditional approach fails to account for how quickly digital environments change. A single snapshot

By |2026-03-26T20:20:27-04:00March 23rd, 2026|Guest Columns|

Robo-Advisors vs Human Financial Advisors in Kirkland Wa: Which Is Right for You?

With the rise of financial technology, Robo-advisors have emerged as a popular investment management solution, challenging the traditional domain of human financial advisors. In Kirkland, WA, investors now face the decision of entrusting their finances to sophisticated algorithms or relying on the personal touch of a human advisor. Below, we evaluate the merits and limitations

By |2026-03-26T20:20:29-04:00March 23rd, 2026|Guest Columns|

Top 5 Amazon PPC Agency for Beauty Brands

In the increasingly competitive beauty category on Amazon, brands are under pressure to make advertising more efficient, not just more aggressive. This shift has elevated the role of a specialized amazon ad agency, particularly for brands navigating high CPCs, fragmented audiences, and conversion-driven buying behavior. Firms like beBOLD Digital have emerged as strategic partners in

By |2026-03-26T20:20:31-04:00March 23rd, 2026|Guest Columns|

Michigan Rushes Supreme Court to Save 24% Marijuana Tax — Industry Fights Back

LANSING - Michigan officials are escalating their fight to preserve a controversial new 24% wholesale marijuana tax, formally asking the Michigan Supreme Court to step in and halt ongoing lower court proceedings. The state is pushing an aggressive timeline, requesting that justices consider its motion by May 1 and ultimately dismiss the lawsuit by September

By |2026-03-25T15:06:39-04:00March 23rd, 2026|Marijuana Business, News|