MI Tech TV
ChatGPT – Good And Bad, Cybersecurity Pro Richard Stiennon Explains
BIRMINGHAM - ChatGPT introduced in November 2022 now has more than 100 million users worldwide. This Artificial Intelligence powered tool can be used to research the most complicated topics, and write in human-like correctness. That
Lawrence Tech’s Esports Teams Perfect For Gamers To Earn A College Degree
SOUTHFIELD - Do you enjoy competitively playing games? Are you interested in playing at a collegiate level? Come play at Lawrence Technological University and receive a great education. Danielle Sirekis, coach of LTU's Esports teams,
Should EV Owners Pay Road Taxes? Report From Anderson Economic Group
LANSING - Because electric vehicle drivers avoid both Federal and State gas taxes, they pay only 70- to 80-percent of the cost paid by Michigan’s drivers of internal combustion engine vehicles, says Patrick Anderson, CEO
Breaking News
Ohio: GOP Lawmakers Move To Roll Back State’s Voter-Approved Marijuana Legalization Law
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved
Ann Arbor Floats $12 Million In Bonds To Fund First Carbon-Neutral, Net-Zero Fire Station
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor officials have identified a funding solution to build the eco-friendly
MPSC Posts RFP For Nearly $5 Million In Renewable Energy And Electrification Grants
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission announced today it has posted a request for
Stainless Steel Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Green Hydrogen Production
HONG KONG - A breakthrough in stainless steel technology could revolutionize green hydrogen production, thereby
Hemp Composite Featured In New Electric Bike From Harley-Davidson-Owned Manufacturer
MILWAUKEE - A Harley-Davidson-owned electric motorcycle producer is using hemp-based composite in the fenders of
TechTown Detroit Marks 20th Anniversary With New Logo
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit is celebrating 20 years since it officially opened its headquarters
Down On The Farm Offers Food Certifications For Hemp, Cannabis, Fruits And Vegetables
MUSKEGON - If you want to get your products whether edibles or smokables as certificated
Biden Administration To Loan $1.5 Billion To Restart Shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant In Southwest Michigan
COVERT TOWNSHIP - The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a $1.5 billion loan to restart
US To See Renewable Energy Boom With Climate Provisions In Inflation Reduction Act
LONDON, UK - Renewable energy is set for an unprecedented boom in the United States
DOE Announces $10.5 Billion Investment To Strengthen America’s Electric Grid
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy issued a Request for Information seeking input on the
Federal Government Will Soon Hand You $4,000 To Buy A Used Electric Car
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden has signed a bill into law that will make used
Renewable Energy Stocks Crushing Fossil Fuels
WASHINGTON DC - The Inflation Reduction Act recently passed by Congress adds significant long-term certainty
Acromag Offers Single-Board Computer With 7-Year Life Expectancy
WIXOM – The Wixom-based electronics manufacturer Acromag Inc. has introduced a new single-board computer, the AcroExpress
Lambert PR Hires 4 Associates
GRAND RAPIDS — Public Relations agency Lambert has added four staff member to support the
Rural Internet Provider FreedomNet Wireless Acquired By Indiana ISP
BYRON CENTER — Rural wireless provider FreedomNet Wireless was acquired by an Indiana-based internet provider. The deal
123Net Increases Wireless Internet Near Metro Airport To Support Business Mobility
SOUTHFIELD - 123Net, Michigan’s largest private provider of Fixed Wireless, has added its latest Point
Top 10 Successful People Who Smoke Cannabis In 2022
DETROIT - Weed, marijuana, cannabis, the “devil’s lettuce,” reefer madness, are all relatively well known
TerryWorldWide Looks To Add Cannabis Business In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Terry Willis, founder of TerryWorldWide.Com, started his Detroit-based business in 2010 and
Cannabis Headlines From Rick Thompson Executive Director Michigan NORML
ANN ARBOR - Rick Thompson, executive director of Michigan NORML, provides the latest cannabis headlines,
Why Hemp Drinks Can Help You Drink Less Alcohol
DETROIT - Let’s be real, it can be a nice little ritual to wind down
Featured News
Michigan Supreme Court Rules On $15 Minimum Wage Increase
The Michigan Supreme Court recently delivered a significant ruling on a minimum wage increase that will have a direct impact on
The Future of Michigan Manufacturing: IoT and AI Driving Industry 4.0
DETROIT – Through exclusive interviews and detailed analysis we explore innovative approaches to smart manufacturing focusing on the integration of Internet
Ohio’s Legal Marijuana Companies Holding Certificates of Operation 2024
COLUMBUS — In this news post we are going to list out Ohio’s Legal Marijuana Companies Holding Certificates of Operation in
Michigan
Lawrence Technological University Hosts President’s Inaugural
SOUTHFIELD - Kevin Finn, dean of students at Lawrence Technological University, provides details on LTU's
Two-Thirds Of Dems, Republicans, Independents Agree: Democracy In Danger
LANSING - At a time when there isn’t much unanimity on any issue comes a
The Lincoln L100 Will Totally Change The Way You Think About Cars
DETROIT - Few are privy that automaker Lincoln has made the most fantastic and eye-catching
ITC Wins Award From Wildlife Conservation Council
ANN ARBOR - ITC is the Michigan company that delivers electricity to and from the
Lawrence Technological University Hosts President’s Inaugural
SOUTHFIELD - Kevin Finn, dean of students at Lawrence Technological University, provides details on LTU's
Two-Thirds Of Dems, Republicans, Independents Agree: Democracy In Danger
LANSING - At a time when there isn’t much unanimity on any issue comes a
The Lincoln L100 Will Totally Change The Way You Think About Cars
DETROIT - Few are privy that automaker Lincoln has made the most fantastic and eye-catching
ITC Wins Award From Wildlife Conservation Council
ANN ARBOR - ITC is the Michigan company that delivers electricity to and from the
Top 10 Successful People Who Smoke Cannabis In 2022
DETROIT - Weed, marijuana, cannabis, the “devil’s lettuce,” reefer madness, are all relatively well known
TerryWorldWide Looks To Add Cannabis Business In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Terry Willis, founder of TerryWorldWide.Com, started his Detroit-based business in 2010 and
Cannabis Headlines From Rick Thompson Executive Director Michigan NORML
ANN ARBOR - Rick Thompson, executive director of Michigan NORML, provides the latest cannabis headlines,
Why Hemp Drinks Can Help You Drink Less Alcohol
DETROIT - Let’s be real, it can be a nice little ritual to wind down
Cannabis Flower Prices Rose In September For First Time In Two Years, But Sales Fell
LANSING - An ounce of cannabis flower in September rose by its largest amount month-over-month
EV Tax Incentives Elimination Force GM To Take $1.6 billion Hit In Next Quarter
DETROIT - General Motors will record a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next
Ohio Senate Passes Bill To Change Pot DUI Laws
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Senate unanimously passed legislation to overhaul the way that prosecutors must
Ohio Gov. DeWine’s Executive Order Banning Sale Of delta-8 Products Blocked By Judge
COLUMBUS, Ohio--A Franklin County judge on Tuesday paused Gov. Mike DeWine’s public health emergency health
Advanced Technologies
Coast Retires As President Of Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
PLYMOUTH – Mike Coast, President of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center for the past 21 years, has announced his retirement after
NASA Tests New Propulsion Tech To Unlock Deep Space Travel
WASHINGTON DC - With the successful launch of Artemis I behind it, NASA has been doubling down on efforts to make deep
Survey: AI And Big Data To Make Most Impact On Emerging Tech For Pharma In 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Big Data will be the two most impactful technologies for the pharmaceutical industry for the fourth year in
TechTown Detroit Elects Eight To Its Board Of Directors
DETROIT – TechTown Detroit has elected eight new talented business and community leaders to its Board of Directors for three-year terms.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
Research Study: Amazon Alarmingly Close To Critical Tipping Point Of No Return
LONDON, UK - The Amazon rainforest is now "alarmingly close" to reaching a critical tipping point from which there is no return, with "catastrophic consequences for people and planet," new WWF research warns. The charity said the study, released on
Supercomputer Predicts World Could End By 2050
LONDON, UK - A supercomputer that uses an advanced algorithm has predicted that the end of the world could be upon us, with a theory suggesting that life could end as we know it 'by
Michigan Health Endowment Fund To Give $15.2 Million In 60 Grants
LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (Health Fund) announced it will support 60 health projects and collaboratives across the state with a total of $15.2 million in new investments. Nonprofits, schools, health centers, and
Study: Humanity Has Only Nine Years To Avoid Catastrophic Global Warming
DETROIT - The world has almost used all its remaining carbon budget. In less than a decade, it will be over — unless we do much more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by then, the
Cutting Edge Drug Discovery And Development In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - The Cutting Edge, Drug Discovery and Development in Michigan Symposium Sept. 9-10 will showcase drug R&D activities at the state's research universities and discuss the development, funding, partnering, and commercialization of new
MichBio Job Bank Posts 4 Life Science Openings
ANN ARBOR - The MichBio Job Bank has posted four jobs, one in Detroit and three in Bagdad, Iraq. Scientific Coordinator Asterand BioScience - Detroit, MI Asterand is a global supplier of high quality, well
MSU Grand Rapids R&D Center To Create Huge Economic Impact
GRAND RAPIDS - The New Michigan State University Grand Rapids Research Center will create 728 jobs, provide $55 million annually in wages and bring $95.6 million in economic impact to Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.
On the Road with Stephen Rapundalo
ANN ARBOR - June ended with a visit to The Henry Ford Innovation Institute. There I caught up with Stephen Bartol, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Innovations and Mark Coticchia, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer.
Cutting Edge Drug Discovery And Development In Michigan
ANN ARBOR - The Cutting Edge, Drug Discovery and Development in Michigan Symposium Sept. 9-10 will showcase drug R&D activities at the state's research universities and discuss the development, funding, partnering, and commercialization of new
MichBio Job Bank Posts 4 Life Science Openings
ANN ARBOR - The MichBio Job Bank has posted four jobs, one in Detroit and three in Bagdad, Iraq. Scientific Coordinator Asterand BioScience - Detroit, MI Asterand is a global supplier of high quality, well
MSU Grand Rapids R&D Center To Create Huge Economic Impact
GRAND RAPIDS - The New Michigan State University Grand Rapids Research Center will create 728 jobs, provide $55 million annually in wages and bring $95.6 million in economic impact to Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties.
On the Road with Stephen Rapundalo
ANN ARBOR - June ended with a visit to The Henry Ford Innovation Institute. There I caught up with Stephen Bartol, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Innovations and Mark Coticchia, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Israeli Company Building Road In Detroit That Charges Electric Vehicles
DETROIT - Wireless electric road charging has long been hailed as a potential holy grail
Toyota Cuts 2023 EV Sales Forecast By Nearly 40 Percent
TOKYO - Although Toyota expects record growth this fiscal year, it’s cutting its EV sales forecast
American Battery Solutions Gets Battery Pack Deal With Bus Maker
LAKE ORION–American Battery Solutions announced yhat it has signed a multi-year contract with leading bus
LG To Supply EV Batteries To Toyota From Michigan Plant
PLANO, Texas–LG Energy Solution and Toyota Motor North America Inc. today announced that they have
Altair Accepting Nominations For 2016 Enlighten Award
TROY - Altair Tuesday announced it is accepting nominations for the fourth annual Altair Enlighten
TU-Automotive Offers Webinar On Connected Car Over-The-Air Updates
LONDON, England - TU-Automotive has announced that free registration is now open for an exclusive
Digital and Mobile
Automation Alley Expands To Provide Manufacturing Innovation Statewide
ANN ARBOR - Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly joins MITech TV co-hosts Matt Roush and
U.S. Podcast Revenue Expected To Surpass $1 billion In 2021, News Most Lucrative
KENT, England - The podcasting world has recorded significant growth in recent months, with more
Michigan Awarded Top State For New Manufacturing Jobs And Investment
LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced Michigan has been awarded an Area Development 2021
ISSA Motor City Chapter Meeting: The Changing Face Of Social Engineering
DETROIT - Jen Fox shares insights she has gained through her experiences as a social
Plante Moran’s Das Talks Cybersecurity Panel At IoT Tech Connect April 29
DETROIT - Rajiv Das, a principal at Plante Moran, will discuss his cybersecurity panel at
Cybersecurity Track At IoT Tech Connect: How To Keep Hackers Out of IoT
ROYAL OAK - Richard Stiennon, publisher of IT-Harvest and a recognized cybersecurity expert, also will
CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna featured in M2 TechCast ahead of Detroit’s IoT Tech Connect
ROYAL OAK – Pulse Secure CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna appeared as the lead guest on the
Rehmann To Host Free Cybersecurity Conference May 9 At Troy Marriott
ROYAL OAK - Rehmann Chief Digital Officer and Vice Chairman James Carpp joins Matt and
Business and Finance
The Future of CDN: CacheFly Stands Ready to Serve Amidst Industry Upheavals
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - CacheFly CDN solves a very important technology for businesses. In
Michigan Awards $18 Million To Support High-Tech Startups
LANSING - Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced four Michigan nonprofit organizations will receive initial
MCWT Expands Its Reach For Women In Tech In Lansing
LANSING - As the Michigan Council of Women in Technology expands engagement in the Lansing
UM Private Equity Conference Introduces Investors To Startups
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is hosting its annual Private Equity Conference Oct.
Ripple Science Lands National Venture Capitalists In $2.5 Million Financing Round
ANN ARBOR - Ripple Science Corp., a HIPAA-compliant clinical research software company, has raised $2.5 million
State Allocates $7 Million To Back Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
GRAND RAPIDS - An assortment of state-backed capital funds and initiatives to support business startups,
FCA To Open Detroit Innovation Hub, Partner With California Tech Accelerator
AUBURN HILLS - FCA on Jan. 2 announced that it will join a partnership formed
Tech248’s Greg Doyle Recaps 2019 And Announces 2020 Programs
ROYAL OAK - Greg Doyle, who manages the one-stop business shop for Oakland County, also
Top 10 Successful People Who Smoke Cannabis In 2022
DETROIT - Weed, marijuana, cannabis, the “devil’s lettuce,” reefer madness, are all relatively well known
TerryWorldWide Looks To Add Cannabis Business In Detroit
ANN ARBOR - Terry Willis, founder of TerryWorldWide.Com, started his Detroit-based business in 2010 and
Cannabis Headlines From Rick Thompson Executive Director Michigan NORML
ANN ARBOR - Rick Thompson, executive director of Michigan NORML, provides the latest cannabis headlines,
Why Hemp Drinks Can Help You Drink Less Alcohol
DETROIT - Let’s be real, it can be a nice little ritual to wind down
