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Federal Cyber Warning Hits Close to Home: Why Michigan’s Power Grid—and Aging Infrastructure—Are in Focus

WASHINGTON DC - Federal cybersecurity agencies are warning that Iranian-linked hackers are actively targeting U.S. critical infrastructure—but in Michigan, the implications go beyond abstract cyber threats. The warning, issued jointly by federal agencies including the FBI, NSA and Department of Energy, highlights ongoing efforts to probe vulnerabilities in energy systems, water facilities and other industrial

By |2026-04-16T18:00:50-04:00April 10th, 2026|Cyber Defense, News|

AI ‘Oversight Gap’ Raises New Risks for Michigan Businesses as Workers Skip Reviewing Output

A new survey reveals many workers are using AI without reviewing the results—raising new risks for businesses as adoption outpaces oversight and governance. ANN ARBOR - A national survey is raising concerns about how artificial intelligence is being used in the workplace—but the bigger story may be what it reveals about how quickly businesses are

By |2026-04-10T15:26:49-04:00April 10th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|

How Much Costs Are Rising for Michigan Businesses—By Industry

ANN ARBOR - Michigan businesses aren’t just feeling economic pressure—they’re seeing it clearly on their balance sheets. In a previous report, MITechNews detailed how companies across the state are facing a “triple threat” of rising fuel costs, tariffs, and new taxes converging at once. That broader trend is now translating into real, measurable cost increases

By |2026-04-10T15:11:48-04:00April 10th, 2026|News|

The Forgotten Areas Of A Construction Business That Make You Lose Money

Source: Unsplash (CC0 License) Do you run a construction business? If so, you may question why it’s hard to maximize profits, or even why it feels like you’re bleeding money here and there. Even after completing some successful jobs, you still fail to see any forward momentum. Well, it turns out this is incredibly common

By |2026-04-10T14:14:35-04:00April 10th, 2026|Business|

LIFT Launches Education Foundation to Expand Access to Advanced Manufacturing Careers

DETROIT - LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, announced the launch of the LIFT Education Foundation, a new nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to education and career pathways in advanced manufacturing. The Detroit-based 501(c)(3), operated by the American Lightweight Materials Innovation Institute (ALMMII), will provide scholarships and support to

By |2026-04-14T13:17:23-04:00April 9th, 2026|ESD, Industry 4.0|

Who’s Responsible If A Dam Fails? Michigan Regulators Reject Consumers Plan To Sell 13 Dams For $1 Each

LANSING — A growing battle over the future of 13 aging Michigan dams escalated this week as the Michigan Natural Resources Commission moved to oppose Consumers Energy’s plan to sell the structures, raising serious concerns about long-term safety, oversight, and financial responsibility. The vote adds new pressure to an already controversial proposal that would transfer

By |2026-04-09T17:39:51-04:00April 9th, 2026|ESD, Government/Politics, News|

Michigan Businesses Hit by ‘Triple Threat’: Fuel, Tariffs, and Taxes Collide

ANN ARBOR - Michigan businesses—from auto suppliers and logistics firms to restaurants and cannabis operators—are facing a converging wave of cost pressures that could slow hiring, delay expansion, and squeeze already thin margins. The challenge isn’t coming from one direction. It’s coming from three at once: Rising fuel and energy costs Global tariffs and supply

By |2026-04-09T12:01:02-04:00April 9th, 2026|News|