Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Could Reshape 2.8 Million Michigan Jobs.
LANSING – Artificial intelligence could transform nearly 2.8 million Michigan jobs over the next decade, according to Michigan's AI workforce strategy.
Michigan Is Betting Its Future On AI. Washington Is Starting To Have Second Thoughts
LANSING - For years, Michigan leaders have searched for the next economic engine that can help the state remain competitive in
Aquinas Launches AI, Cybersecurity Majors As Michigan Races To Build Tech Workforce
GRAND RAPIDS – As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, cyberattacks become more sophisticated, and the digital gaming industry continues its explosive growth,
Michigan Needs 45,000 Skilled Trades Workers A Year. Can It Build Its AI Future Without Them?
State projects tens of thousands of skilled trades openings as data centers, power projects and manufacturing expansions compete for workers LANSING
Breaking News
Supreme Court Cannabis Fight Could Have Major Implications For Michigan Businesses
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan cannabis growers are sitting on a staggering supply problem: nearly 2
Michigan Is America’s No. 6 State For Business — So Where Are The Jobs And People?
Michigan ranks No. 6 among America’s best states for business, yet it ranks only No.
Michigan Announces 1,677 Layoffs As EV Slump, Fuel Prices And Bank Merger Take Toll
Michigan employers announced 1,677 layoffs during the second quarter of 2026 as the EV slowdown,
Canada Hits Back At Trump With New Tariffs — Michigan Is In The Crosshairs
DETROIT — Canada's new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products took effect Tuesday, putting Michigan jobs,
Could U.S.-Canada Trade War Hand China An Auto Industry Advantage?
As Washington and Ottawa impose tariffs on each other's products, China is moving in the
Meta Settlement Will Limit Michigan Teens’ Facebook, Instagram Use — What Parents Need To Know
New rules will limit daily use, block overnight access and strengthen age checks for children
DEA Marijuana Decision Moves Closer — What Schedule III Could Mean For Michigan
WASHINGTON — The federal government's years-long debate over marijuana's legal status has entered another critical
CRA Watch: Michigan Cannabis Regulators Issue 75 July Enforcement Actions — Three Businesses Surrender Licenses
Dragonfly Kitchen III accounts for 43 enforcement records as Michigan regulators cite operators for tracking,
From Flat Panels to ‘Solar Skin’: How a New Generation of Solar Technology Could Reshape Michigan Buildings
ANN ARBOR - For decades, solar power has followed a familiar formula: rigid, flat panels
The Doomsday Glacier: Latest Analysis Could Lead To A Global Human Crisis
ANN ARBOR - Scientists are increasingly alarmed that Thwaites Glacier, the massive Antarctic ice stream
Australian Solar Breakthrough Could Help Michigan Meet Surging Energy and Data Center Demand
ANN ARBOR - A breakthrough in solar manufacturing developed in Australia could have far-reaching implications
Michigan’s Data Center Boom Meets Backlash As Massive Tech Projects Drive Energy And Community Debates
LANSING — Michigan is rapidly becoming a front-line state in America’s data center boom, with proposals
DEA Accused Of One-Sided Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
NORML says agency misapplied federal law by excluding all supporters of cannabis reform from June
Cannabis Financing Available At Genus Credit Services
PICKNEY - Profitable cannabis companies in Michigan and Ohio that need financing to pay for
DEA Invites Only Marijuana Opponents To June 29 Rescheduling Hearing
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration has invited only opponents of marijuana reform to
Michigan Sold $258 Million In Marijuana In May. Now Lawmakers Want To Limit New Cannabis Licenses
As lawmakers consider limits on new cannabis licenses, state data suggests oversupply—not weak demand—is driving
Featured News
GasBuddy Analyst Warns Michigan Gas Prices Could Stay Elevated Even If Iran Deal Is Reached
Depleted global oil inventories and historically low U.S. emergency reserves could keep pressure on fuel prices for months ANN ARBOR –
Aquinas Launches AI, Cybersecurity Majors As Michigan Races To Build Tech Workforce
GRAND RAPIDS – As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, cyberattacks become more sophisticated, and the digital gaming industry continues its explosive growth,
Michigan Needs 45,000 Skilled Trades Workers A Year. Can It Build Its AI Future Without Them?
State projects tens of thousands of skilled trades openings as data centers, power projects and manufacturing expansions compete for workers LANSING
MI Tech TV
Michigan’s Tech Power Network: The MCWT Events You Need on Your Calendar Now
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology has a full events calendar for May and into the summer. Spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock provides the back stories on these events in this video interview.
Ugly Talk For Entrepreneurs Comes To Detroit
DETROIT - Ugly Talk came to Detroit last month to feature established founders and operators who have made the hard calls. The wins matter. So do the misses, pivots, and decisions behind them. You get
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
Michigan
Who’s Responsible If A Dam Fails? Michigan Regulators Reject Consumers Plan To Sell 13 Dams For $1 Each
LANSING — A growing battle over the future of 13 aging Michigan dams escalated this
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
Kristin Knoll Honorary Chair for the 2026 Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish
MIDLAND - ABC Greater Michigan Chapter will host its 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional
Pentagon Launches $9M Detroit Program to Cut China’s Grip on Critical Defense Materials
Why China’s Dominance in Critical Materials Is a National Security Risk DETROIT — A new
Who’s Responsible If A Dam Fails? Michigan Regulators Reject Consumers Plan To Sell 13 Dams For $1 Each
LANSING — A growing battle over the future of 13 aging Michigan dams escalated this
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
Kristin Knoll Honorary Chair for the 2026 Great Lakes Bay Regional Fundraiser to Benefit Make-A-Wish
MIDLAND - ABC Greater Michigan Chapter will host its 39th annual Great Lakes Bay Regional
Pentagon Launches $9M Detroit Program to Cut China’s Grip on Critical Defense Materials
Why China’s Dominance in Critical Materials Is a National Security Risk DETROIT — A new
DEA Accused Of One-Sided Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
NORML says agency misapplied federal law by excluding all supporters of cannabis reform from June
Cannabis Financing Available At Genus Credit Services
PICKNEY - Profitable cannabis companies in Michigan and Ohio that need financing to pay for
DEA Invites Only Marijuana Opponents To June 29 Rescheduling Hearing
WASHINGTON DC - The Drug Enforcement Administration has invited only opponents of marijuana reform to
Michigan Sold $258 Million In Marijuana In May. Now Lawmakers Want To Limit New Cannabis Licenses
As lawmakers consider limits on new cannabis licenses, state data suggests oversupply—not weak demand—is driving
How Different GameZone Promo Offers Work
A GameZone promo gives various players access to different rewards based on how they use
Ohio Congressman Backs Cannabis Insurance Bill as Industry Groups Endorse Federal Protections
The CLAIM Act would shield insurers serving state-legal marijuana businesses from certain federal penalties. Michigan
Detroit Automakers Chase Defense Boom — Could It Create A New Wave Of Michigan Jobs?
Michigan’s auto industry could find a new source of jobs and investment in the global
Bill Gates Warns AI Could Kill 1 Billion — What His Warning Means For Michiga
Bill Gates says artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to help trigger catastrophes killing as
iHemp Hour – Barn Owl Drone Helps Hemp Farmers Find Male Plants
Join iHemp Michigan Thursday, July 2 Noon – 1pm Barn Owl Drone Meet Sarah &
iHemp Hour June 25: Recycled Plastic, Hemp-Infused Building Blocks
LANSING - Louis Hard and Adam Dietrich join iHemp Hour June 25 at noon to
iHemp Hour: How To Use Hemp Building Materials And Get Certification
LANSING - On iHemp Hour June 18 at noon, Dawn Schultz and Eric McKee of the
iHemp Hour: NoCo Expo, Southern Hemp Expo
[yotuwp type="videos" id="zvwJQvhfE0Q" ] Eric Steenstra and Morris Beegle are known to most in
Advanced Technologies
How AI Is Changing Cybercrime And Cybersecurity
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity battlefield, creating new opportunities for both cybercriminals and the organizations trying
Michigan Drivers Already Tracked By Hundreds Of Police Cameras. AI May Soon Know More Than Just Your License Plate
Concerned about Big Brother? Michigan lawmakers are moving to put guardrails on a growing surveillance network before artificial intelligence makes it
AI Could Reshape 2.8 Million Michigan Jobs.
LANSING – Artificial intelligence could transform nearly 2.8 million Michigan jobs over the next decade, according to Michigan's AI workforce strategy.
Centrepolis Offers Grants, Manufacturing Support, And Growth Programs For Michigan Companies
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan manufacturers, product developers, and technology startups have multiple opportunities this summer to access funding, engineering support, and business
Science Tech
3I/ATLAS Emanating Pulsating Heartbeat As It Nears Earth
DETROIT - The mysterious object 3I/ATLAS, described by some as an "alien spaceship" may possess a rhythmic "heartbeat" potentially providing crucial evidence about its true nature. Since summer, what NASA has classified as a "comet" has
Lost “Atlantis-Like” City Discovered In Lake In Central Asia
CENTRAL ASIA - Archaeologists have revealed that a lost city sits below the surface of Lake Issyk Kul in Kyrgyzstan in central Asia. They saw brick walls, broken buildings, wooden beams, and even a medieval
LTU Partners With Medcerts To Provide Tech Medical Certificates
SOUTHFIELD —As technology reshapes every industry, Lawrence Technological University and MedCerts, a Stride Inc. company and national provider of online healthcare and IT career training, are joining forces to close the skills gap in two
NASA Confirms Ancient Life Forms Found On Mars
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has announced the discovery of potential signs of ancient life on Mars. The revelation was made during a press conference about the comet 3I/ATLAS, which had been widely speculated to be
COVID Vaccine Available To Michiganders Ages 16 With Medical Conditions March 22
LANSING - To continue progress toward state’s goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders over age 16 and bringing a quicker end to the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health
COVID 19 Update With Fred Brown: Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown provides analysis of the latest COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Food & Drug Administration - developed by Johnson & Johnson. The big difference from the earlier two, from Pfizer
Priority Health Extends Zero-Deductible Policy For COVID-19 Treatment
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at Priority Health announced that the health insurer will continue to waive all copays, deductibles and coinsurance for medically necessary treatment of COVID-19 through Sept. 30, 2021. This means that all of the
Kalamazoo Airport Partners With OptiMed To Test Passengers For COVID-19
KALAMAZOO. - Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport has partnered with locally based OptiMed Health Partners to provide COVID-19 testing for arriving and departing passengers as well as members of the local community. The OptiMed COVID testing
Commonly Used Drug During Pregnancy May Clear Alzheimer’s Brain
NEW YORK - A drug commonly used to induce labor could offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Scientists have discovered that this medication, which has been used for decades to
DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK – DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease could mark a significant breakthrough in the treatment of this debilitating condition. While current therapies primarily focus on targeting the physical manifestations of Alzheimer's, such
Blood Test 90 Percent Accuracy To Determine Whether Memory Loss Due To Alzheimer
SWEDEN - Can a blood test based on the ratio of plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) relative to non–p-tau217 (expressed as percentage of p-tau217) combined with the amyloid-β 42 and amyloid-β 40 plasma ratio (the
New Drug Fights Aging, Extends Lifespan In Mice By 25 Percent
NEW YORK - The scientific community has long been interested in understanding and extending human life. In a new piece of research, published in Nature,Trusted Source researchers at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science and
Commonly Used Drug During Pregnancy May Clear Alzheimer’s Brain
NEW YORK - A drug commonly used to induce labor could offer new hope in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Scientists have discovered that this medication, which has been used for decades to
DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW YORK – DDL-920 Reversing the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease could mark a significant breakthrough in the treatment of this debilitating condition. While current therapies primarily focus on targeting the physical manifestations of Alzheimer's, such
Blood Test 90 Percent Accuracy To Determine Whether Memory Loss Due To Alzheimer
SWEDEN - Can a blood test based on the ratio of plasma phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) relative to non–p-tau217 (expressed as percentage of p-tau217) combined with the amyloid-β 42 and amyloid-β 40 plasma ratio (the
New Drug Fights Aging, Extends Lifespan In Mice By 25 Percent
NEW YORK - The scientific community has long been interested in understanding and extending human life. In a new piece of research, published in Nature,Trusted Source researchers at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Medical Science and
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan Auto Industry Faces Growing AI Skills Gap As Employers Warn Workforce Isn’t Ready
ANN ARBOR – Michigan's automotive industry has weathered supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and the
Could Your Next Hyundai Charge Itself While You Drive? New Wind Turbine Patent Explores an Unusual Idea
ANN ARBOR — No, your next Hyundai probably won't look like a miniature wind farm.
What Trump’s Decision To Rewrite North American Trade Deal Means For Michigan Consumers
ANN ARBOR — President Donald Trump's decision to reopen the North American trade agreement with
Michigan’s Auto Future: EV Comeback, Hybrid Growth And The China Challenge
DETROIT — Veteran automotive journalist Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV to break down some of
UM Shares Driverless Shuttle Experience In New Case Study
ANN ARBOR — As global interest in driverless vehicle services grows, the University of Michigan
Trillium Secure Uses Machine Learning To Protect Connected Vehicles From Hackers
ROYAL OAK - Trillium Secure recently formed a partnership with the University of Michigan MCity,
Digital and Mobile
Ottawa County Board Supports 123NET Broadband Grant Application
WEST OLIVE — Understanding the pivotal role high-speed internet plays in the lives of its
Michigan Cyber Patriot Program Offers Two Summer Cybersecurity Camps For Students
DEARBORN - In this video interview, Tamara Shoemaker, founder of the Michigan CyberPatriot program, said
Signalgate – Cybersecurity Pros Dan Lohrmann And Richard Stiennon Debate Whether Heads Should Role
ANN ARBOR - Signal is a messaging app that claims to be secure from hackers.
123NET Brings High-Speed Internet To Piquette Flats Project In Detroit
DETROIT - 123NET announced a new partnership with Detroit-based developer, The Platform, to bring fiber
Smart Mobility Today – EVs, AI, Drones, Autonomous Mobility
DETROIT - In the last episode of Smart Mobility Today, we focused on Detroit’s automakers,
LTU Hosts Students Of Self-Driving Car Tech From Around Nation
SOUTHFIELD—Eight students from around the country have arrived on the campus of Lawrence Technological University
Ford, Google, City of Detroit, State Of Michigan Partner To Build Mobility Center In Cork Town
DETROIT – Michigan Central is launching a public-private partnership with the state of Michigan and
Report: By 2030 185 Million EVs On Road, 170 Million EV Charge Stations Deployed
DETROIT - By 2030, Guidehouse Insights expects more than 185 million Electric Vehicles will be
iPhone And Android Warning: Hackers Infect PDF Links On Devices
SAN FRANCISCO - Scammers continuously create new tactics to extract money from unsuspecting individuals. As
Looking For A Chief Information Officer Job?
ANN ARBOR - Executive Search Partners specializes in Information Technology searches in the United States
GhostGPT Cybercrime AI Now Targeted by FBI Warnings
NEW YORK – The growing security threat posed by artificial intelligence is no longer surprising.
IT Harvest Adds AI To Mine Its Extensive Cybersecurity Company Database
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity pro Richard Stiennon has built an extensive database of more than 4,000
Meet The Woman Who Will Bring Back Net Neutrality
WASHINGTON DC - Long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of children to attend school
SyBridge Renames Subsidiaries And Launches ‘IoT Cloud’
SOUTHFIELD—SyBridge Technologies, an aggregator of toolmaking and moldmaking companies, announced today the renaming of its
123NET Surpasses 2,500 Lit Building Milestone
SOUTHFIELD – 123NET said it has completed high-speed fiber connections to 2,500 commercial buildings in
Chicago PE Company Acquires 3 Grand Rapids Manufacturers Amid Industry 4.0 Push
GRAND RAPIDS — Chicago-based private equity firm CORE Industrial Partners LLC has acquired three Grand Rapids businesses
Facebook Adds VR To Its Timeline
SAN FRANCISCO - Three years since acquiring Oculus, Facebook is finally integrating the company’s virtual reality arm into its platform with a new standalone 360-degree VR app. Since the acquisition, the social media giant has
What Type Of SSL Certificate Does Your Website Need?
BIRMINGHAM - Global cyber crime costs could reach $2 trillion by 2019. That’s up 3X from 2015 (which was only a paltry $500 billion by comparison). Then President Obama even urged citizens to use safeguards like two-factor authentication. Google
5 Compelling Reasons To Use Twitter Ads
BOCA RATON, FL - It’s true – Twitter has its problems, but in certain cases and contexts, it truly is the best ad platform you’ll find – though ultimately it will depend on what you
SmartFinds CEO Explains The 4 A’s Of Digital Marketing Kicking Off Social Media Marketing Monthly Updates
ROYAL OAK - What are the 4 A’s of Digital Marketing? Melih Oztalay CEO of SmartFinds Marketing in Birmingham explains why all Internet marketers needs to understand these terms in our new Social Media segment
Some Key Social Media Platform Changes You Need To Know About
LANSING - Michael Rogers, communications officer for the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), talks with SBAM Leadership Council member Kate Snyder, owner of Piper & Gold Public Relations in Lansing, about some key changes
New CIA Director Pompeo Wants To Track Info From Social Media Accounts
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Mike Pompeo will lead the Central Intelligence Agency, after the US Senate confirmed his nomination Monday evening in a vote of 66 to 32. Pompeo, a graduate of West Point and
Business and Finance
Why Predictive Maintenance Is Becoming Critical In Modern Warehousing
Today’s warehouses handle large volumes of product at faster speeds than their predecessors. As a
Ohio’s THC Crackdown Throws Hemp, Cannabis Businesses Into Crisis
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s escalating crackdown on hemp-derived THC products is rapidly turning into a major
Michigan’s Cannabis Market Sends Mixed Signals As April Sales Rise But Industry Pain Deepens
LANSING - Michigan’s cannabis industry delivered another paradox in April: total marijuana sales increased sharply
Ohio’s Marijuana Crackdown Could Send Even More Cannabis Buyers Into Michigan
COLUMBUS - A growing political battle in Ohio over marijuana legalization could end up benefiting
Davenport University Lands a Comedy Legend for President’s Final Gala
GRAND RAPIDS — If you’re going to throw one last gala before riding off into
Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading
When You Need Access To Your Company’s Data, These Are The Steps To Take
When you or your team members need to access your company’s data and other essential
Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Decision Shifts To Michigan As Federal Review Ends
WASHINGTON DC - The decades-long fight over the future of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline has
Start Studio MVP Winter 2025 Demo Day Winners
DETROIT - This week, we celebrated the winter 2025 graduates of Start Studio MVP during
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Announces 2025 Winners
LANSING - Michigan Celebrates Small Business unveiled a range of accolades for small business owners
Executive Search Partners Adds AI To Job Search Tools
DETROIT - Executive Search Partners specializes in Information Technology searches in the United States and
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Bank Foundation
DETROIT - Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million commitment to Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund
iHemp Hour – Barn Owl Drone Helps Hemp Farmers Find Male Plants
Join iHemp Michigan Thursday, July 2 Noon – 1pm Barn Owl Drone Meet Sarah &
iHemp Hour June 25: Recycled Plastic, Hemp-Infused Building Blocks
LANSING - Louis Hard and Adam Dietrich join iHemp Hour June 25 at noon to
iHemp Hour: How To Use Hemp Building Materials And Get Certification
LANSING - On iHemp Hour June 18 at noon, Dawn Schultz and Eric McKee of the
iHemp Hour: NoCo Expo, Southern Hemp Expo
[yotuwp type="videos" id="zvwJQvhfE0Q" ] Eric Steenstra and Morris Beegle are known to most in
Davenport University Unveils New Video Game At Tech Week Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Long before David Krogmann became a programming professor at Davenport University, he
MILEAP Opens Free Applications For Federal Student Aid
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is announcing today
Potentially Millions Of Dollars In Copper And Gold Found In Northern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN - Canadian mining company GreenLight Metals announced Monday that early drilling results confirm the presence
Davenport University Raises $35.4 Million In ELEVATE Campaign
GRAND RAPIDS – Davenport University announced the successful completion of its historic ELEVATE Campaign, raising
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