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.

Michigan’s White Collar Recession Has Started — And AI May Accelerate It

ANN ARBOR - For decades, white collar workers believed college degrees and office careers offered protection from the economic disruption that devastated factory towns across the Midwest. Automation was supposed to threaten assembly lines — not office cubicles. But economists, labor researchers and major national publications are increasingly warning that artificial intelligence could reshape professional

By |2026-05-06T17:13:51-04:00May 6th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Auto Tech, ESD, Featured, Industry 4.0|

AI Is Coming for These Jobs First—Is Yours on the List?

ANN ARBOR — Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s beginning to reshape the workforce in real time. While much of the attention has focused on factory automation and robotics, the next wave of disruption may hit a different part of Michigan’s economy: office jobs, service roles, and digital work that can now

By |2026-05-05T11:19:26-04:00May 3rd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|

GM Just Flipped the Switch on AI in 4 Million Cars—And Drivers May Not Be Ready

DETROIT — General Motors is about to fundamentally change what it means to “talk to your car.” The Detroit automaker is rolling out Google Gemini — the same class of advanced artificial intelligence powering next-generation chatbots — directly into millions of vehicles through its OnStar system. The move instantly transforms roughly 4 million GM vehicles

By |2026-04-29T14:33:25-04:00April 29th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Auto Tech|

Agentic AI in Action: How One Operator Built 17 Websites to Fight a Hemp Industry Shutdown

ANN ARBOR — A new wave of artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots—and it’s already reshaping entire industries. It’s called agentic AI: systems that don’t just respond to prompts, but plan, act, and execute complex tasks on their own. Think less ChatGPT… and more autonomous digital workers. That’s exactly how self-described “domain junkie” David Crabill

By |2026-04-26T11:13:12-04:00April 26th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, mitechtv|

Cybercrime Is Becoming a “Hidden Tax” on Michigan Small Businesses—And AI Is Making It Worse

ANN ARBOR - Small businesses across Michigan—from auto suppliers in Oakland County to cannabis retailers in Detroit—are facing a growing and costly threat: cybercrime. A new national survey by the Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI), conducted by Morning Consult, shows fraud, scams and ransomware are draining an estimated $131 billion annually from U.S. small businesses,

By |2026-04-16T18:00:47-04:00April 11th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Defense, ESD|

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|

AI Startup Wins $1M Grand Prize as Michigan Competition Highlights State’s Innovation Shift

LANSING - A statewide startup competition that drew 375 applications from more than 100 Michigan communities has crowned its overall winner—signaling where the state’s innovation economy is heading next. Adrenaline Interactive was named the grand prize winner April 7, taking home $1 million for its artificial intelligence-driven platform that embeds branded content directly into video

By |2026-04-08T15:09:00-04:00April 8th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurs, News|

Lawrence Tech, Michigan State Collaborating On The Front Lines Of High-Speed AI

SOUTHFIELD— Lawrence Technological University has joined a global university team developing autonomous racecars capable of speeds approaching 200 miles per hour as part of the Indy Autonomous Challenge, one of the world’s premier competitions advancing artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology. The collaboration with Michigan State University and the PoliMOVE-MSU autonomous racing team places LTU

By |2026-04-01T14:23:53-04:00April 1st, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, ESD|

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

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|