DETROIT - The battle over artificial intelligence is no longer a Silicon Valley debate. It’s now a Michigan jobs story. Shawn Fain and Bernie Sanders are raising alarms that AI-driven automation could hit Midwest manufacturing hard—and fast—unless new federal rules are put in place. Their concern: companies are deploying AI without guardrails, potentially replacing workers
DETROIT - Michigan retailers don’t have a hiring problem. They have a retention problem. Hiring is expensive. Turnover is what’s killing margins. Across Southeast Michigan, employers say they can find workers—but keeping them is a constant struggle. Employees leave within weeks or months, forcing businesses into a cycle of hiring, training, and starting over. More
A clean exterior changes everything. Not just how a home looks from the street, but how it feels to use the space around it. Patios become more inviting. Walkways feel intentional again. Even small backyard upgrades stand out more when the surfaces around them aren’t dull or stained. That’s why homeowners increasingly rely on power
Technology has become an integral force in shaping modern society, affecting everything from how businesses operate to how we consume news. It is fostering innovation, providing efficiency, and transforming communication. As we move into the future, technology’s impact on both the business and media sectors will continue to grow, unlocking new possibilities while also posing
From auto suppliers to hospitals, a new wave of AI-driven vulnerabilities could overwhelm defenses—experts warn BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity is entering a phase few businesses are prepared for—and the consequences could hit Michigan’s economy hard. In an interview with MITechNews, cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, described what he calls a “break-glass moment” for the
ANN ARBOR - A federally backed small business recovery program in Washtenaw County has wrapped up after funding ran out—but not before offering a final group of entrepreneurs a clear look at what it takes to survive and grow in today’s economy. Mike Brennan, editor of MITechNews.Com, was part of that final cohort. In a
Labor shortages in early education are now hitting Michigan’s workforce and economy. State officials say a new career tool could help—but questions remain about whether it’s enough. Photo credit: Stock Image. LANSING - Michigan is facing a growing shortage of childcare and early education workers—and state officials are now rolling out a new tool they
Freight trucks cross the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, one of the busiest U.S.-Canada trade corridors. Michigan companies tied to global supply chains are among those affected by the $166 billion tariff refund program. PHOTO CREDIT: The Fulcrum DETROIT - Michigan manufacturers and auto suppliers could soon see a significant financial boost as the
The 2020 Midland dam failures exposed the financial reality of Michigan’s aging infrastructure: when dams fail, the cost doesn’t disappear — it multiplies. MIDLAND - If Michigan has entered a new era of dam risk, it has also entered a new era of dam math. And right now, the numbers do not work. In Part
In the Fugitive Emissions, fugitive emissions rarely come from one dramatic failure. They usually come from dozens (or hundreds) of small leak points across process equipment, valves, tanks, and gas operations — plus the occasional unintended release that no one sees until it shows up in emissions data. Because methane is a potent greenhouse gas
