Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence demonstrated by machines, as opposed to the natural intelligence displayed by humans or animals. Leading AI textbooks define the field as the study of “intelligent agents”: any system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of achieving its goals.[a] Some popular accounts use the term “artificial intelligence” to describe machines that mimic “cognitive” functions that humans associate with the human mind, such as “learning” and “problem-solving”, however, this definition is rejected by major AI researchers.

12 Percent Of U.S. Companies Will Respond To Tariffs By Replacing Workers With AI

SEATTLE– As companies grapple with rising costs tied to Trump’s newly announced tariffs, many are turning to AI to stay competitive — and in some cases, replace human workers. A new report from AI Resume Builder finds that 12 percent of companies plan to use AI to replace employees in 2025. AI Resume Builder surveyed

By |2025-04-26T11:50:08-04:00April 26th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

Amazon Unleashes New AI Agents Ready To Take Over Your Daily Tasks

SEATTLE - The next wave of AI transformation will be driven by agents. Rather than simply asking questions or following prompts, these AI tools will carry out complex tasks and act with far more autonomy. This will change a lot of things as we become able to delegate more and more tasks to machines. By

By |2025-04-19T09:17:53-04:00April 19th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

AI-Driven Lead Generation: How to Get Found, Build Trust, and Grow in 2025

Why visibility, credibility, and automation matter more than ever—and how AI and GEO strategies are changing the rules of marketing In today’s fast-moving digital world, getting noticed online is no longer as simple as launching a website or running a few ads. Between constant algorithm changes, growing competition, and the rise of AI tools like

U-M, Google Public Sector Launch Virtual Teaching Assistant Pilot Program

ANN ARBOR—Google Public Sector and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business have launched an advanced Virtual Teaching Assistant pilot program aimed at improving personalized learning and enlightening educators on artificial intelligence in the classroom.</p> The AI technology, aided by Google's Gemini chatbot, provides students with all-hours access to support and self-directed learning. The

By |2025-04-08T15:26:01-04:00April 8th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

Look Now: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Therapists

WASHINGTON DC - New research suggests that given the right kind of training, AI bots can deliver mental health therapy with as much efficacy as — or more than — human clinicians. The recent study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows results from the first randomized clinical trial for AI therapy. Researchers from Dartmouth

By |2025-04-08T14:23:51-04:00April 8th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

U.S. Tech Giants Betting Big On Humanoid Robots – But China Builds Them Better

NEW YORK - American tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia are racing to develop humanoid robots, stressing their importance to the future economy. But analysts warn they are already at risk of losing out to China. So-called humanoid robots — artificial intelligence-powered machines designed to resemble humans in appearance and movement — are expected to provide a range

By |2025-03-29T15:58:51-04:00March 29th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|

AI-powered ‘Opportunity Marketplace’ Helps West Michigan Jobseekers Find Careers

GRAND RAPIDS - MiCareerCompass, helps students and jobseekers explore career paths, find training and education, access support services, and land interviews for good-paying, in-demand jobs in West Michigan. 1. How MiCareerCompass Uses AI to Guide Jobseekers in West Michigan Developed by TalentFirst with grant funding from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO),

By |2025-09-27T20:48:36-04:00March 25th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

Podcast: U-M Scholar Explores Importance Of Truth through Research, Financial Reporting And AI

ANN ARBOR—The world is awash in information, but the technological tools we use to gather and process all the data in our personal and work lives could lead to more confusion, disinformation and distorted perceptions. That encapsulates the latest research by Jerry Davis, a professor of management and organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross

By |2025-03-24T10:16:18-04:00March 22nd, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

AI Could Achieve Singularity By 2026 Equaling General Intelligence

NEW YORK - Since the arrival of the large language models that have now seeped into seemingly every nook and cranny of our digital lives, scientists, experts, industry leaders, and pretty much everyone else have some opinion on AI and where it’s headed. Some researchers who’ve studied the emergence of machine intelligence think that the singularity—the

By |2025-02-27T12:11:12-05:00February 27th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|

Melih Oztalay Presents Harnessing AI for B2B Lead Generation: Transforming Digital Prospecting

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Business-to-Business (B2B) lead generation by automating processes, personalizing interactions, and leveraging predictive analytics. Businesses are increasingly leveraging AI to streamline prospecting, qualify leads more efficiently, and create personalized engagement strategies that drive conversions. In a recent episode of MITechTV, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush welcomed Melih Oztalay, CEO of