MI Tech TV
New Year, New Cyber Hacks
BIRMINGHAM - New Year, New Cyber Hacks, says Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, a cybersecurity data company. Those include: Soundcloud breach effects 28 million accounts. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news... Instagram denies loss of 17 million credentials https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news... The
Embrace Artificial Intelligence To Keep Your Job Relevant
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner at Executive Search Partners, said people today should not be worried about whether artificial intelligence will take their jobs. Instead people need to embrace AI to stay relevant
MCWT Executive Director Lori Koza Has Big Plans For Her Women’s Group
SOUTHFIELD - Lori Koza, the new executive director of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, is interviewed by long-time MCWT volunteer Kathleen Norton-Schock. Koza said 2026 will be a pivotal year. Her focus will
Breaking News
Ohio Hemp Court Fight Mirrors Growing Pressure On Michigan Hemp Market
COLUMBUS - An Ohio courtroom battle over hemp-derived cannabinoid products is highlighting a much larger
Pentagon UFO Files Reignite Mystery Surrounding Roswell, Area 51 And Decades Of Unexplained Encounters
WASHINGTON DC — The Pentagon’s latest release of classified files involving Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena —
From Newsroom To Boardroom: Veteran Journalists Launch AI-Enhanced Executive Ghostwriting Service
ANN ARBOR - In an age flooded with AI-generated content, authentic storytelling may be more
Michigan Caught in $300B Alcohol vs THC Drink War as Congress Fumbles Hemp Ban
WASHINGTGON DC - A fast-growing fight in Washington over hemp-derived THC products is colliding with
$5 Gas Could Slam Michigan—And A $300 Monthly Fill-Up Is Just the Beginning
ANN ARBOR — This is where inflation hits you first—and hardest. What if filling your
Medical Marijuana Gets Federal Green Light—Now Recreational Cannabis Faces a High-Stakes June Hearing
WASHINGTON DC — The federal government’s long-awaited shift on marijuana policy is no longer theoretical—it’s
A $16 Billion AI Giant Is Coming to Michigan—Bringing Jobs, Power Strain and Protest
A typical hyperscale AI data center campus—similar to the $16B project planned near Ann Arbor—features
Detroit News: Whitmer Administration Shields Secret Memo On Marijuana Tax
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration, which is using a new tax on marijuana to fund
Flying Electric Yachts To Build Global Fleet Of Zero-Emission Luxury Water Taxis
DETROIT - The tides are changing, and a Qatari investment firm has plenty to do
MPSC Virtual Public Hearing Dec. 3 On DTE Electric Co.’s Application For Approval Of Energy Contracts With Saline Data Center
LANSING - The Michigan Public Service Commission will hold a virtual public hearing next month
DTE Seeks 8 Percent Hike In Natural Gas Prices 1.3 Million Customers
DETROIT - DTE Energy submitted a request with state regulators Thursday, Nov. 13 to hike
Solar Panels Could Become Obsolete Because Of New Material
DETROIT - Solar panels could soon be obsolete since researchers at the University of Basque
Michigan Marijuana Today – 24 Percent Cannabis Tax, Hash Bash, Raids On Private Grows
ANN ARBOR - In this video interview, this was the second edition of "Michigan Marijuana
U.S. Army Relaxes Marijuana Rules as Recruiting Pressures Mount — One-Time Offenses No Longer Require Waivers
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Army has quietly eliminated a key barrier to enlistment, removing
Michigan Rushes Supreme Court to Save 24% Marijuana Tax — Industry Fights Back
LANSING - Michigan officials are escalating their fight to preserve a controversial new 24% wholesale
Michigan Marijuana Today, New Streaming Media Show
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com has launched a new streaming video show that will focus on
Featured News
SPECIAL REPORT: Michigan’s Restaurant Workforce Crisis
Operators facing labor shortages are exploring tax-advantaged benefit models to improve retention and reduce hiring costs. DETROIT - Michigan’s restaurant industry
Preventive Care Benefits Help Retail Employers Cut Turnover, Lower Payroll Taxes, Boost Worker Pay
Program gaining traction among cannabis dispensaries, restaurants and small retailers facing high employee turnover. PINCKNEY - Discover how the new wellness
Workforce Stability Becoming A Priority For Cannabis Retailers
DETROIT — Cannabis dispensaries across the United States are facing a growing workforce challenge: retaining employees in a rapidly expanding but
Michigan
Michigan Data Centers By The Numbers
How much power does a data center use? A single hyperscale data center typically consumes
AI’s Hidden Cost: How Billionaire-Built Data Centers Are Testing Michigan’s Power Grid
ANN ARBOR - The artificial intelligence boom has a physical footprint — and it’s far
U-M–Los Alamos Supercomputer Pushback Reflects Michigan’s Growing Revolt Against Data Centers
ANN ARBOR - A proposed $1.2 billion high-performance computing facility backed by the University of
Michigan’s Long Road to Driverless Cars — And Why Musk’s Latest Claim Doesn’t Change The Timeline
DETROIT -If self driving cars were judged by promises alone, Michigan highways would have been
Michigan Data Centers By The Numbers
How much power does a data center use? A single hyperscale data center typically consumes
AI’s Hidden Cost: How Billionaire-Built Data Centers Are Testing Michigan’s Power Grid
ANN ARBOR - The artificial intelligence boom has a physical footprint — and it’s far
U-M–Los Alamos Supercomputer Pushback Reflects Michigan’s Growing Revolt Against Data Centers
ANN ARBOR - A proposed $1.2 billion high-performance computing facility backed by the University of
Michigan’s Long Road to Driverless Cars — And Why Musk’s Latest Claim Doesn’t Change The Timeline
DETROIT -If self driving cars were judged by promises alone, Michigan highways would have been
Michigan Marijuana Today – 24 Percent Cannabis Tax, Hash Bash, Raids On Private Grows
ANN ARBOR - In this video interview, this was the second edition of "Michigan Marijuana
U.S. Army Relaxes Marijuana Rules as Recruiting Pressures Mount — One-Time Offenses No Longer Require Waivers
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Army has quietly eliminated a key barrier to enlistment, removing
Michigan Rushes Supreme Court to Save 24% Marijuana Tax — Industry Fights Back
LANSING - Michigan officials are escalating their fight to preserve a controversial new 24% wholesale
Michigan Marijuana Today, New Streaming Media Show
ANN ARBOR - MITechNews.Com has launched a new streaming video show that will focus on
Google Tries To Rebrand The Data Center As Michigan Resistance Grows
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP — Google is trying to convince Michigan that its proposed data center
Sleep Tourism in Asia: Hotels and Experiences Designed for Better Rest
Sleep isn’t just a necessity—it’s becoming the main reason to travel. Across Asia, hotels and
China’s Hydrogen Aviation Breakthrough Could Ripple Into Michigan’s Mobility Economy
DETROIT - China’s successful liquid hydrogen aircraft test is more than an aerospace milestone. For
Curious About GameZone? Here’s Why Players Trust It
Trying a new online gaming platform can feel exciting at first. You see people talking
Michael Thue To Demonstrate Plant Cloning On IHemp Hour Thursday May 21
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark your calendars for noon Thursday as iHemp Michigan broadcasts live from
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
iHemp Hour 4: Hemp Crop Insurance, Damage Mitigation
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of the iHemp Hour, we interview experts on Hemp
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
Advanced Technologies
AI’s Hidden Cost: How Billionaire-Built Data Centers Are Testing Michigan’s Power Grid
ANN ARBOR - The artificial intelligence boom has a physical footprint — and it’s far larger than most people realize. Behind
Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Development Put Michigan At A Crossroads As Lawmakers, Industry And Residents Clash Over Growth And Impact
ANN ARBOR -Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Michigan’s economic outlook, but the debate in Lansing is no longer just about algorithms
Embrace Artificial Intelligence To Keep Your Job Relevant
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner at Executive Search Partners, said people today should not be worried about whether artificial
$260,000 Available To Help Michigan Manufacturers Launch Employee Transportation Programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is encouraging manufacturers and their workforce/non-profit partners to apply for a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Entry-Level Jobs Are Disappearing as Companies Let AI Replace the Learning Curve
ANN ARBOR — Entry-level jobs — long the gateway from college to career — are rapidly disappearing as companies use artificial
AI Is Flooding the Internet — But High-Quality Human Stories Can Still Win, Especially in Michigan
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how content is created and distributed online. From blog posts and marketing copy
Artificial Intelligence Will Be On The Ballot In 2026 As Tech Moguls See The Midterms As Path To Power
WASHINGTON DC - As politicians in both parties raise concerns about the impacts of AI, political groups backed by tech investors
Paul Eisenstein Joins Journalists For Operation Frodo – Dog Rescue Program
DETROIT - Auto writer Paul Eisenstein from Headlight.News is on a mission this week to save dogs from testing lab experiments
Science Tech
Want To Live Forever? Elon Musk Might Make It Happen He Says
NEW YORK - It might sound like something out of a sci-fi flick, but Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk didn't flinch when asked whether Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, could one day house a human mind. At
China, U.S. Target Moon In Race For Trillion Dollar Energy Source
Space tensions are on the rise as China and the U.S. compete for natural resources located beyond Earth. Both China and the U.S. are scrambling to gain control of a vast helium-3 deposit. Now that the
NASA: 3I/ATLAS Increasing Speed And Heading Towards Earth
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has spotted an interstellar object that seems to be building speed as it moves closer to Earth. The comet, 3I/ATLAS was discovered earlier this year, having been drifting through space for millions
Solar Panels Could Become Obsolete Because Of New Material
DETROIT - Solar panels could soon be obsolete since researchers at the University of Basque County have mentioned a new material that absorbs 99.5% of light at 700°C. This unbelievable revelation focuses on ultrablack copper cobaltate nanoneedles,
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
Medical Devices Maker Stryker To Acquire Artelon
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Artelon Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based privately held maker of soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine procedures. Stryker officials
New Drug To Cure Sleep Apnea End CPAP Machines
NEW YORK - A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million Americans to manage their sleep apnea. Roughly 39 million Americans, including President Biden,
Personalised Cancer Cure Gets Clinical Trials
LONDON - Thousands of NHS patients will be given access to groundbreaking cancer vaccines, health leaders have said, as a 55-year-old man became the first in England to receive the treatment for bowel cancer in a “landmark moment”. Thirty hospitals have so far signed
Not Just RFK Jr. Infected With Deadly Worm, More Than 1.5B People Are Too
NEW YORK - It was revealed this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once told by doctors that his severe memory loss and mental fog was caused by "a worm that
Medical Devices Maker Stryker To Acquire Artelon
KALAMAZOO–Stryker Corp. announced an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Artelon Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based privately held maker of soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine procedures. Stryker officials
New Drug To Cure Sleep Apnea End CPAP Machines
NEW YORK - A new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines, which are thought to be used by some 33 million Americans to manage their sleep apnea. Roughly 39 million Americans, including President Biden,
Personalised Cancer Cure Gets Clinical Trials
LONDON - Thousands of NHS patients will be given access to groundbreaking cancer vaccines, health leaders have said, as a 55-year-old man became the first in England to receive the treatment for bowel cancer in a “landmark moment”. Thirty hospitals have so far signed
Not Just RFK Jr. Infected With Deadly Worm, More Than 1.5B People Are Too
NEW YORK - It was revealed this week that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once told by doctors that his severe memory loss and mental fog was caused by "a worm that
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan’s Long Road to Driverless Cars — And Why Musk’s Latest Claim Doesn’t Change The Timeline
DETROIT -If self driving cars were judged by promises alone, Michigan highways would have been
Auto Loan And Lease Burdens By Generation: How Rising Vehicle Costs Are Pressuring Household Budgets In 2025
ANN ARBOR — As U.S. auto prices and monthly payments hit historic highs, new data
Attorney General Lawsuit Targets Oil Cartel As EV Manufacturing In Michigan Faces Headwinds And Opportunity
LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a high-stakes federal antitrust lawsuit this week targeting
Michigan Auto Makers Hit The Brakes On EVs As Incentives Fade — Just As Canada Opens The Door To Chinese Imports
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto industry is navigating one of its most complex transitions in decades
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
The Rise of Responsible Gambling Features in the Online Poker Industry
Over the past few years, the online poker industry in the United States has experienced
FBI Warns Smartphone Users To Hang Up Or Delete Texts If You Receive These
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI is warning iPhone and Android users about a string of new scams that could put
Lee Township joins 123NET and Allegan County in County-Wide Broadband Project
LEE TOWNSHIP – 123NET and Lee Township in Allegan County have entered into an agreement
iPhone And Android Warning: Hackers Infect PDF Links On Devices
SAN FRANCISCO - Scammers continuously create new tactics to extract money from unsuspecting individuals. As
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
In 2021: Mobile Users Spend More Than $350 Million Daily On Games And Apps
DETROIT - Consumers continue to spend more on various mobile apps and games as the
Executive Search Partners C-Level Job Openings Update
ANN ARBOR - Executive Search Partners specializes in placing Chief Information Officers and Chief Information
FBI Seizes Websites North Koreans Used To Impersonate American Companies
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI has seized multiple websites that North Korean operatives used to impersonate
US Arrests Russian Hacker in Global Ransomware Gang
WASHINGTON DC – US Arrests Russian Hacker in Global Ransomware Gang. Recently, a Russian man,
Russians Use “Nearest Neighbor Attack” To Spy On US, Other Adversaries
SAN FRANCISCO - For determined hackers, sitting in a car outside a target's building and
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
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
Convenient Ways to Increase Sales when Running a Business
If you feel as though you’re not quite reaching your sales potential as a small
What Is B-ALL and Why Is It Starting to Show Up in Tech Conversations?
There’s nothing quite as soul-destroying as receiving news that you or a loved one has
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
Ohio Hemp Ban Blocked as Judge Calls Law ‘Discriminatory’—Cannabis Industry Clash Heads to Court
COLUMBUS - An Ohio judge has temporarily halted enforcement of the state’s new ban on
Why Using Data Leads to Better Financial Decisions For Businesses
Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Technology is starting to shape how businesses make their
Tools and Suppliers That Support Small Operations
Image by Freepik Small operations, whether they are repair shops, service businesses, light manufacturing outfits,
Is it Time for Your Business to Consolidate Tools?
Image credit Maybe when you started out alone, just as an entrepreneur, you probably used
Why Michigan Families Still Feel Priced Out — Even as Inflation Slows
ANN ARBOR - Inflation has cooled, but Michigan grocery prices haven’t come down. A January
Legislature Approves $60 Million Michigan Innovation Fund to Support Tech Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR – Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem scored a big win on December 20 when the
Applications Open For New Cohort At Tech Ecosystem Incubator
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College will offer a second cohort of its Tech Ecosystem
Legislature Gives Entrepreneurs $66 Million For Michigan Innovation Fund
Michigan’s startup community received a significant Xmas Gift on December 20. The Michigan Senate approved
Applications Now Open For Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator Program
DETROIT - Michigan Founders Fund and global accelerator network gener8tor have officially opened applications for
Michael Thue To Demonstrate Plant Cloning On IHemp Hour Thursday May 21
TRAVERSE CITY - Mark your calendars for noon Thursday as iHemp Michigan broadcasts live from
iHemp Hour May 7 Features Hemp Financing Expert, Hemp Fiber Supply Chain Update
ANN ARBOR - On the iHemp Hour Thursday May 7, Dave Crabill and Blain Becktold
iHemp Hour 4: Hemp Crop Insurance, Damage Mitigation
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of the iHemp Hour, we interview experts on Hemp
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
Porsche Adopts In-Car Gaming With AirConsole
ZURICH, Switzerland - AirConsole is a pioneering in-car gaming platform that turns ordinary rides into shared
General Motors Teases Return Of Chevy Bolt: ‘You asked. We listened’
DETROIT - General Motors is slated to bring back one of its most iconic EV models
An Electric Corvette? General Motors Unveils Concept For Electric Muscle Car
DETROIT - Electric vehicles are rapidly rising in popularity. In fact, some optimistic estimates suggest that electric
Survey: TV Tops How Voters Get Opinion-Shaping News, Traditional Media Last
FARMINGTON HILLS — In an age of information overload and eroding trust in traditional media
