BIRMINGHAM – What will President Trump’s AI Czar mean for Michigan’s technology industry, data centers, jobs and cybersecurity? And how vulnerable are America’s hospitals, power grids and businesses to foreign cyberattacks?

Michigan cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon, founder and chief research analyst at IT-Harvest, joins MITech TV to discuss two major developments affecting Michigan and the nation.

Trump’s AI Czar And Michigan’s Future

Stiennon discusses the Trump administration’s approach to artificial intelligence and the questions it raises for Michigan’s rapidly expanding AI industry, including data center development, electricity costs, jobs, cybersecurity and government regulation.

Read MITechNews’ coverage:
https://mitechnews.com/artificial-intelligence/trump-names-ai-czar-as-michigan-battles-over-data-center-costs-jobs-and-ai-regulation/

Midnight in the War Room — A Cyberwar Documentary

Stiennon also discusses his appearance in Midnight in the War Room, a documentary examining cyberwarfare, foreign cyberattacks and the enormous psychological pressures facing the professionals protecting America’s digital infrastructure.

The film features former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus, former CISA Director Jen Easterly, former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis and leading cybersecurity experts.

Following its premiere at Black Hat 2026, the documentary embarked on a 30-city screening tour, including a stop in Birmingham, Michigan.

FREE MICHIGAN SCREENING — OCTOBER 21

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3:45 p.m. Eastern
Birmingham 8 Theatre, Birmingham, Michigan

Admission is FREE. Advance reservations are required.

Reserve your free seat:
https://go.semperis.com/mitwr-roadshow-birmingham-reg.html

Learn more about the documentary:
https://www.semperis.com/midnight-in-the-war-room/

Watch the full MITech TV interview with Richard Stiennon for his perspective on AI policy, cybersecurity and the growing threats facing American businesses.

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