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Artificial Intelligence: Will It Help Hackers Fool You More?
ANN ARBOR - Artificial Intelligence, AI for short, is all the buzz since ChatGTP hit the market last fall. AI is an amazing tool that when used in the right hands may streamline so many
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly update of events and happenings with the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Her big news this month is a new MCWT Executive Director, Orletta Caldwell who
Ann Arbor Hosts Virtual Events To Gather Feedback On Sustainable Heating Program
ANN ARBOR - Missy Stults Phd, Ann Arbor's Sustainability and Innovations Director, provides details on two virtual town hall events this month that seeks community feedback on a proposed Sustainable Heating program the city wants
Breaking News
Ohio Pot Festival To Offer $2,500 For Best Cannabis Packed In The Stargazer Cup
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cannabis fans from around the country are heading to southern Ohio this
Legal Scholars Say Ohio Legislature Can Only Make Limited Changes To Voter-Approved Pot Law
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Ohio lawmakers face public pushback over legislation that would make sweeping
Second Greenland Ice Shelf Melting, Leading To Devastating Consequences
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Greenland's second-largest ice shelf, the Petermann, is melting faster than expected —
Ohio Stargazer Cannabis Festival In July May Be Last Due To Changing Regulations
WAVERLY, Ohio - Several thousand marijuana enthusiasts will descend upon Waverly next month for the
Cashless Cannabis Transactions Service Offers January Specials
ANN ARBOR - According to a retail study by Capital One Research, 81 percent of
Detroit Auto Show Preview With Glenn Stevens From MICHAuto
DETROIT - The Detroit Auto Show, for the first time in 5 years, has returned
Medical Cannabis Sales in Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Medical Cannabis Sales In Ohio Decreasing But Still Popular Due To 10
As 2025 Begins, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Seeks To Rewrite Voter-Approved Cannabis Regulations
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine was, and is, begging the Ohio legislature to rewrite
ITC To Build New Interstate Power Lines From Indiana, Improve Michigan Service
NOVI – Michigan Electric Transmission Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., announced
West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Oct. 26 Explores How Great Lakes Leading In Climate, Sustainability
GRAND RAPIDS - Join Michigan Sustainable Business Forum as it leads a discussion on how
REPORT: Michigan Clean Energy Jobs Grew 6% in 2021 To 119,853 Workers
LANSING – Clean energy businesses in Michigan added more than 6,300 new workers in 2021.
Shyft Group Wins Pre-Order For Blue Arc EV Delivery Vans
NOVI - Blue Arc EV Solutions, a new brand of Novi-based Shyft Group, has announced
Four20 Post Successor To Michigan Marijuana Report
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report has officially become Four20 Post. Dan Keelan, the co-founder,
CRA Webinar: Financial Services Guidance From Four20 Post, SBAM
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is hosting a webinar at 10 am Thursday Jan.
As Russia Destroys Homes, Ukrainian Hemp Builder Builds More
LIEV, Ukraine - Before Russia launched its senseless and brutal war on Ukraine, builder Sergiy
If You Are Planning Michigan Cannabis Events, Sparx & Recreation Wants To Help You Promote Them
ANN ARBOR - If your company is developing Michigan cannabis events for the first half
Featured News
Michigan October Cannabis Sales Were $262.9 Million, The Third Monthly Decline Since August’s High
LANSING - For the third month in a row, Michigan cannabis sales (recreational and medical) fell to $262.9 million, down 4.3
Trump Killing The EV Tax Credit Hurts Trump Backer Elon Musk’s Tesla Too
DETROIT - When former President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to end the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, many people pointed
iHemp Michigan Now Offering Cannabis Credit Card
GRAND HAVEN - iHemp Michigan is now offering CBD stores and Cannabis dispensaries a way to increase business sales by offering
Michigan
Google Debuts End-To-End Encryption For Gmail
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google announced on Friday that it's adding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to
LTU Hosts High School Students Dec 16 For DECA Business Competition
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is hosting the DECA challenge Friday Dec. 16 on the
NASA Awards Texas Company $57 Million To Build Base On Moon
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has awarded the Texas-based company ICON $57.2 million for its Project
Industry 4.0 Conference Draws Big Crowd, Awards Big Checks
LATHRUP VILLAGE—Industry 4.0 is the catchall term for recent advances in computing power, data analysis,
Google Debuts End-To-End Encryption For Gmail
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA. - Google announced on Friday that it's adding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to
LTU Hosts High School Students Dec 16 For DECA Business Competition
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is hosting the DECA challenge Friday Dec. 16 on the
NASA Awards Texas Company $57 Million To Build Base On Moon
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has awarded the Texas-based company ICON $57.2 million for its Project
Industry 4.0 Conference Draws Big Crowd, Awards Big Checks
LATHRUP VILLAGE—Industry 4.0 is the catchall term for recent advances in computing power, data analysis,
Four20 Post Successor To Michigan Marijuana Report
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Marijuana Report has officially become Four20 Post. Dan Keelan, the co-founder,
CRA Webinar: Financial Services Guidance From Four20 Post, SBAM
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency is hosting a webinar at 10 am Thursday Jan.
As Russia Destroys Homes, Ukrainian Hemp Builder Builds More
LIEV, Ukraine - Before Russia launched its senseless and brutal war on Ukraine, builder Sergiy
If You Are Planning Michigan Cannabis Events, Sparx & Recreation Wants To Help You Promote Them
ANN ARBOR - If your company is developing Michigan cannabis events for the first half
5 Ways To Make Daily Business Tasks Easier
Running a business may be challenging, especially when it is experiencing significant expansion. You may
The Cozy Sunday Habits That Set the Tone for a Good Week
Image source Sunday often feels like the one day when you finally have room to
Ohio Hemp Jobs At Risk As Referendum Battle Intensifies
COLUMBUS - A last-minute referendum effort in Ohio is turning into a high-stakes economic fight,
Could Century-Old Dams Leave Michigan Taxpayers Holding the Bag? Regulators Weigh Consumers Energy Sale
LANSING — Michigan regulators are reviewing a proposed deal that would transfer 13 aging hydroelectric
Advanced Technologies
ChatGPT Could Transform Politics
PARIS, FRANCE — The AI bot ChatGPT has passed exams, written poetry, and deployed in newsrooms, and now politicians are seeking it
Artificial Intelligence: Will It Help Hackers Fool You More?
ANN ARBOR - Artificial Intelligence, AI for short, is all the buzz since ChatGTP hit the market last fall. AI is
World’s Largest Carbon Capture Plant To Store 9 Million Tons Of CO2 Annually
ICELAND - The NextGen CDR Facility, a collaboration between the Swiss carbon finance consultant South Pole and the Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi
AI Sector To Become Trillion-Dollar Market By 2030
UNITED KINGDOM - As the potential for artificial intelligence to transform industries becomes more apparent, and market growth projections rise, trust
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Science Tech
MIT Engineers Solve Mystery On Path To Smaller, Lighter Batteries
BOSTON - A discovery by MIT researchers could finally unlock the door to the design of a new kind of rechargeable lithium battery that is more lightweight, compact, and safe than current versions, and that
Tapping Geothermal Energy Drilling World’s Deepest Holes Could Solve Energy Crisis
CAMBRIDGE, MA--The heat miles beneath our feet—deep geothermal energy—could provide more than enough clean, renewable energy to meet world demand as we transition away from fossil fuels, according to a presenter at the inaugural TEDX Boston Planetary
Electric Cars Have Already Beaten Hydrogen-Power Vehicles
LONDON, UK - Hydrogen fuel cell cars emerged as an alternative to both the electric and combustion engine vehicle in the early 2000s. They were widely considered an avenue towards universal green motoring. Powered through
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care providers to its provider network. The new additions represent several key provider organizations and
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.
21st Century Cures Act Passes House Overwhelmingly
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. House, in a rare act of bipartisanship, voted 344-77 on July 2 in favor of the 21st Century Cures Act, which supporters say will speed the development and regulatory approval of
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.
21st Century Cures Act Passes House Overwhelmingly
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. House, in a rare act of bipartisanship, voted 344-77 on July 2 in favor of the 21st Century Cures Act, which supporters say will speed the development and regulatory approval of
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Stellantis CEO: Bloodbath If EV Makers Follow Tesla Race To The Bottom
AUBURN HILLS - Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has warned that a “bloodbath” is coming if
Ford Sells 1,000 F-150 Lightnings, Mustang Mach-E SUVs To Ecolab
DEARBORN - Ford Motor Co. inked a deal with a Minnesota-based company that's buying a
Automakers Turning To Hybrids As Industry Transitions To Electric Vehicles
DETROIT — As sales of all-electric vehicles grow more slowly than expected, major automakers are
Falling EV Prices Could Hinder Widespread Adoption
DETROIT - Prices of used electric vehicles are down roughly 30 percent year over year,
Ford Ramps Up Efforts To Take Lead Role In Sales Of Autonomous Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Ford ‘invented’ the mass market car in the shape of its 1908
Google Maps Goes Offline, As TomTom, Uber Tie The Knot In A Major Mapping Deal
LONDON, England - TomTom should book a ticket for Vegas. The Dutch mapmaker is riding
Digital and Mobile
Calling All GAMIC, Start-Up Automotive And Mobility Companies To Exhibit At Motor Bela
PONTIAC - This September 21 and 22, the Motor Bella Startup Exhibit Area will be
A2Mobility Tech Meetup Autaza: The Cutting Edge of Quality Control
ANN ARBOR - From scooters to SUVs to satellites, the risk of rework and recalls
West Michigan Economy Continues To Expand Amidst Pandemic Logistical Issues
GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan's industrial economy continues to expand, although the pace has moderated,
Women In Defense July Membership Networking Event
SHELBY TOWNSHIP - Join WID-MI for a no-host membership networking event at Tap & Barrel
Justice Department Indicts Chinese Hackers Allegedly Behind Anthem Breach
WASHINGTON DC - The Justice Department has charged two Chinese hackers accused of stealing millions
Newest Cyber Range Hub Located At Northern Michigan University
MARQUETTE—Northern Michigan University, Merit Network Inc. and the Michigan Defense Center unveiled the latest addition
Security Mentor Lohrmann’s Panel At IoT Tech Connect: Should IoT Be Regulated?
DETROIT - Dan Lohrmann from Security Mentor will moderate a cybersecurity panel on April 29
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
Business and Finance
Travel Safety Tips: Keeping Yourself Safe While Traveling the World
Travel Safety Tips: Keeping yourself safe while you are traveling and exploring the world is
Should Your Company Use Software To Monitor Its Team?
Pexels. CCO Licensed. It’s possible to monitor your employees without physically shadowing them or watching
Can You Automate Security For Your Office Team?
Pexels - CC0 License It’s not uncommon for employees to suggest that yes, they understand
The Essentials of Protecting Staff in a Laboratory Environment
Image from Pixabay - CC0 License Maintaining safety in the workplace is crucial. This is
Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative To Provide $10 Million Grants For COVID Recovery
LANSING—The Michigan Strategic Fund board has approved a $10 million grant program to help meet
Detroit’s Own Rachel Konrad Now PR Boss At Impossible Foods
ANN ARBOR - Former Free Press Auto Writer Rachel Konrad reflects on a 25-year communications
AirBnB Class Action Lawsuit Update With Attorney Enrico Schaefer
ANN ARBOR - Traverse Legal Principal Enrico Schaefer updates the latest news on the class
Nine Years After The Litecoin Fork: A Look Back
DETROIT - Nine years ago, almost to the day, Litecoin was formed after a fork
Google Picks Invest Detroit’s VC Unit To Help Startups In Michigan
DETROIT–ID Ventures, the venture capital arm of Invest Detroit, the non-profit that supports business and
MCWT Names Dow CIO Melanie Kalmar President
SOUTHFIELD – The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Melanie Kalmar its
Former MVCA Program Director Theis Joins EntryPoint
ANN ARBOR - EntryPoint announced that Molly Theis has joined its team as community engagement
Are You A Woman Who Is Ready To Change The World?
KALAMAZOO - If so, 2020 is your year. The WMed Innovation Center is launching a
Kentucky Client Win For Detroit Software Developer
DETROIT – The Detroit-based accounting software developer Gravity Software announced that its client, a Kentucky-based
New Multiplayer Client For Online Strategy Game Developer Stardock
PLYMOUTH — Stardock Corp., the Plymouth-based game developer, and Mohawk Games announced the release of
DTE Energy Names New Fermi 2 Chief Nuclear Officer
DETROIT - DTE Energy named a new chief nuclear officer to lead its Fermi 2 nuclear
GVSU Hosting Free Tax Assistance Program In West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — Free tax help is available for people in West Michigan who make
Business News
- Dogecoin Shares 3 Things Are Guaranteed: 'Death, Taxes And A Giant DOGE' Provided You Pay Your Dues To This Government
- Bill Ackman Warns US Exposure To Hormuz Strait Is As Strategic A Risk For America As Reliance On Taiwan Chips: 'Not Conducive' To Long-Term Peace
- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
