Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As Saline Data Center Breaks Ground, Michigan Lawmakers Seek To Slow The Next Wave Of AI Projects
SALINE - Construction is moving forward on one of Michigan's most controversial technology projects even as lawmakers in Lansing push for
Why Nearby States Can’t Always Rescue Michigan During A Major Power Emergency
LANSING - The debate over artificial intelligence data centers in Michigan has largely focused on land use, water consumption and local
Michigan Bets Big, but AI Investment ROI Unclear
DETROIT - Michigan is investing millions of dollars to build an artificial intelligence economy but questions about Michigan AI investment ROI
The Pentagon’s Silver Sphere Mystery Just Got Stranger
An artist's rendering of a metallic silver sphere based on descriptions from military reports and declassified Pentagon UAP investigations. U.S. officials
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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,
$4 Gas Is Just The Beginning? Iran War Could Put Michigan Winter Heating Bills At Risk
About 77 percent of Michigan homes rely on natural gas for heat. As families finish
Labor Day 2026: Are American Workers Better Off Than When Trump Took Office?
WASHINGTON DC - American workers are earning bigger paychecks than when President Donald Trump returned
Diesel Just Hit A Record $5.85 — Here’s Why Everything In Michigan Could Get More Expensi
The U.S.-Iran war has helped drive diesel prices to record territory, creating another inflation threat
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,
Baby Boomers Are Becoming A $500 Million Cannabis Market In Michigan And Ohio
WASHINGTON DC - Baby Boomers aren't just using more marijuana. They're becoming big business for
Federal Marijuana Legalization Could Bring New Taxes — And Give Michigan’s Oversupplied Cannabis Industry A National Market
Moving marijuana to Schedule III could deliver a major federal tax break to Michigan cannabis
DEA Makes Final Push To Move Marijuana To Schedule III — What It Means For Michigan And Ohio Cannabis
WASHINGTON — The federal government's long-running effort to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule
Ford Resets EV Strategy, Shifts Focus to Hybrids, Profitability, and Energy Storage
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. has hit the reset button on its electric vehicle strategy,
Ann Arbor’s Electric Patrol Car Pilot Reflects Growing EV Experiments Across Michigan Police Departments
ANN ARBOR — The Ann Arbor Police Department is cautiously testing the use of electric
Ford–SK End $11.4B Battery Venture As EV Sales Slow And Policy Shifts Reshape The Market
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On are unwinding one
Another Hyperscale Data Center Proposed in Van Buren Township, Raising Local Concerns Over Power and Land Use
VAN BUREN TWP. — A new proposal for a massive hyperscale data center has emerged
Michigan Restaurants Join Fight To Save THC Drinks From November Ban
LANSING — Opposition to a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products scheduled to take effect
Michigan Cannabis Consumers Win Major Supreme Court Gun Rights Victory
WASHINGTON DC - Millions of Americans who legally use marijuana may have gained significant Second
Cannabis Companies Need Capital. Private Lenders Are Stepping In Where Banks Won’t
Sponsored Content By Genus Credit Services PINCKNEY - Michigan's cannabis industry generated more than $3
New Court Challenge Seeks To Halt Federal Marijuana Rescheduling — But Michigan Businesses May Face Delays Either Way
DETROIT – A new legal challenge seeking to halt federal marijuana rescheduling is creating uncertainty
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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
Veteran Michigan Business Journalists Launch Boutique Executive Thought Leadership & Industry Visibility Agency
ANN ARBOR — As artificial intelligence floods the internet with generic content and shrinking attention spans make visibility harder than ever,
Michigan Launches Innovation Alliance As State Struggles To Keep Startups From Leaving
LANSING - Michigan’s innovation economy faces a growing competitiveness problem: Michigan ranks 32nd nationally in early- and growth-stage startup funding, according
MI Tech TV
AI Is Flooding Cybersecurity With New Threats—And Michigan Businesses May Not Be Ready
From auto suppliers to hospitals, a new wave of AI-driven vulnerabilities could overwhelm defenses—experts warn BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity is entering a phase few businesses are prepared for—and the consequences could hit Michigan’s economy hard. In
Inside the Final ‘Rise & Rebuild’ Cohort: What Michigan Entrepreneurs Learned Before Federal Funding Ran Out
ANN ARBOR - A federally backed small business recovery program in Washtenaw County has wrapped up after funding ran out—but not before offering a final group of entrepreneurs a clear look at what it takes
Michigan 4/20: Inside MedsCafe’s Surge in Demand—And the Margin Squeeze Behind It
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis retailers are seeing a surge in traffic for the industry’s biggest holiday—but beneath the surface, the economics tell a more complicated story. In an interview with MedsCafe CEO Josh Covert,
Michigan
High Torque, Non Rare Earth Motors Made In Michigan
FARMINGTON HILLS - Modal Motors designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems using standard domestic materials.
1 In 5 Companies Are Killing Entry-Level Hiring Because Of AI — Michigan College Graduates May Feel It First
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence may be quietly eliminating the first rung on the career
Survey: 70 Percent Of Workers Question Their Career Path As AI Changes Hiring
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence who gets hired as workers face
Channel Partner Ecosystems Reshape Tech Sales: Rick Beckers
Channel Sales Pro highlights how partner ecosystems are reshaping modern tech sales strategies. As businesses
High Torque, Non Rare Earth Motors Made In Michigan
FARMINGTON HILLS - Modal Motors designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems using standard domestic materials.
1 In 5 Companies Are Killing Entry-Level Hiring Because Of AI — Michigan College Graduates May Feel It First
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence may be quietly eliminating the first rung on the career
Survey: 70 Percent Of Workers Question Their Career Path As AI Changes Hiring
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is beginning to influence who gets hired as workers face
Channel Partner Ecosystems Reshape Tech Sales: Rick Beckers
Channel Sales Pro highlights how partner ecosystems are reshaping modern tech sales strategies. As businesses
Michigan Restaurants Join Fight To Save THC Drinks From November Ban
LANSING — Opposition to a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products scheduled to take effect
Michigan Cannabis Consumers Win Major Supreme Court Gun Rights Victory
WASHINGTON DC - Millions of Americans who legally use marijuana may have gained significant Second
Cannabis Companies Need Capital. Private Lenders Are Stepping In Where Banks Won’t
Sponsored Content By Genus Credit Services PINCKNEY - Michigan's cannabis industry generated more than $3
New Court Challenge Seeks To Halt Federal Marijuana Rescheduling — But Michigan Businesses May Face Delays Either Way
DETROIT – A new legal challenge seeking to halt federal marijuana rescheduling is creating uncertainty
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
How to Build a Clearer Financial Decision Record With Digital Tools
Financial apps can turn a scattered collection of statements, bills and reminders into something easier
Trump Fuel Economy Rollback Could Reshape Michigan Auto Jobs as Buyers Favor Hybrids and Gas Vehicles
Looser standards may help automakers build vehicles customers want now. The trade-offs include fuel bills,
Michigan Communities Move To Rein In Data Centers Before Big Tech Comes Calling
Michigan wants billions of dollars in AI data center investment, but local communities increasingly want
iHemp Hour: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark Carrol and Gary Reding of Ozadia bring Hemp farmers up to
iHemp Hour 7: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark your calendars for noon June 4 as iHemp Michigan welcomes Mark
iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation
iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask
ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp
Advanced Technologies
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
As Saline Data Center Breaks Ground, Michigan Lawmakers Seek To Slow The Next Wave Of AI Projects
SALINE - Construction is moving forward on one of Michigan's most controversial technology projects even as lawmakers in Lansing push for
Science Tech
Harvard Scientist Who Said AI/ATLAS Could Be Alien Tech Says Truth To Come Out By Christmas
BOSTON - A Harvard scientist who has repeatedly claimed that an interstellar object moving through our solar system could be a 'potentially hostile alien threat' has spoken out after NASA released new images. 3I/ATLAS is
NASA Panelists Confirm 3I/Atlas Is Just A Comet, Not An Alien Craft
WASHINGTON DC - During the Nov. 19 NASA news conference on Comet 3I/ATLAS, the NASA panelists likened the new observations to fans at a baseball game, each holding a camera and photographing the action from a different
NASA To Hold Urgent Briefing Nov. 19 On 3I/Atlas Interstellar Object
WASHINGTON DC - Nasa has called an urgent briefing Nov. 19 to share a series of updates on the mysterious "interstellar object". The event will take place at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,
Want To See 3I/ATLAS For Yourself? Virtual Telescope Project Online Nov. 19
WASHINGTON DC - Tune in on Nov. 19 to witness detailed telescopic views of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it races headlong away from the sun on an escape trajectory from our solar system, courtesy of a
Creating and Maintaining COVID 19 Social Bubbles
ANN ARBOR - World renown epidemiologist, Fred Brown, joins us again on MITech TV to update what people should do to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Doing so requires everyone to minimize contact with others
Survey: Half Of Americans Say They Will Receive COVID-19 Vaccine When Available
NEW YORK—A groundbreaking “Back-to-Normal Barometer” survey for the first time finds that half of Americans say that they will receive a COVID-19 vaccine once it becomes available for them to receive it. Driving this lack
COVID 19 Healthcare Update: CDC Recommendations For Reopening Schools
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown joins Matt and Mike again to explain the CDC's new recommendations for reopening schools. He also discusses updates on vaccine efficacy and distribution timetables. Trained as a medicinal biochemist,
COVID Vaccine Update – How Employers Can Protect Employees, Customers
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, who is working with many US states and world nation states as an infectious disease expert, updates the latest news on the vaccines, potential vaccination times, and what employers
Anti-Aging Drug Boosts Lifespan By 25 Percent While Preventing Cancer And Gray Hair
Have you ever wished you could slow down the ticking clock of aging? Science might have come a smidgen closer to granting your wish. Researchers have developed a new anti-aging drug that claims to significantly
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Treatment From Eli Lilly
WASHINGTON DC - The Food and Drug Administration approved a new Alzheimer's treatment called donanemab on Tuesday, clearing the way for the third addition to a new class of drugs aimed at slowing the brain's
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,
Anti-Aging Drug Boosts Lifespan By 25 Percent While Preventing Cancer And Gray Hair
Have you ever wished you could slow down the ticking clock of aging? Science might have come a smidgen closer to granting your wish. Researchers have developed a new anti-aging drug that claims to significantly
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Treatment From Eli Lilly
WASHINGTON DC - The Food and Drug Administration approved a new Alzheimer's treatment called donanemab on Tuesday, clearing the way for the third addition to a new class of drugs aimed at slowing the brain's
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,
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Mobility
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
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
Your Next Oil Change Could Soon Cost $120 As Iran Crisis Threatens Broader U.S. Economy
ANN ARBOR - Americans may soon feel the economic impact of the escalating Iran conflict
Lawrence Tech President’s Symposium To Cover Future Of Transportation, Self-Driving Cars
SOUTHFIELD – Communities and society are profoundly affected by how efficiently, effectively, and safely people
MITechNews.Com, Global Auto Mobility Announce Partnership Focused On Smart Mobility Leaders
DETROIT - MITechNews.com and Global Auto Mobility announced Sept. 14 a media partnership designed to
Digital and Mobile
Senscy Provides Fractional Cybersecurity Protection For Small To Medium Businesses
ANN ARBOR - The greatest external threat to organizations today is cybersecurity attacks and Small
Spyware On Thousands Of Android And iPhones Harvesting Personal Information
NEW YORK - Hundreds of thousands of Android users, as well as several thousand iPhone
CyberPatriot Teaches Students How To Become Cybersecurity Pros
DEARBORN - CyberPatriot is a program aimed at grade school students that teaches them the
123NET And Peninsula Fiber Network Complete Major Fiber Installation
SOUTHFIELD- 123NET and Peninsula Fiber Network LLC announced completion of construction on an approximate 130-mile
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
Congress Aims To Revamp Consumer Incentives For Plug-In Electric Vehicles
ANN ARBOR - Congress recently unveiled a draft proposal to expand refundable tax credits up
Survey: 69 Percent of Remote Employees Have Another Full Or Part-Time Job
SAN FRANCISCO – A new survey shows 69 percent of remote employees have another full
Study: Demand For Electric Vehicles Continues To Increase
DETROIT - Fuel savings and environment impact drive interest in electric vehicles, while lack of
2024 Cybersecurity Recap, And Look Ahead At 2025
ANN ARBOR - As 2024 comes to an end, cybersecurity professionals Richard Stiennon from IT-Harvest
2024 Cyber Review: Trump Re-Election Eclipses AI and Ransomware Stories
2024 was a year with growing ransomware attacks, accelerating use of artificial intelligence (for good
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Sending Texts
WASHINGTON DC - Timing is everything. Just as Apple’s adoption of RCS had seemed to signal
US Telecom Companies, Dozens Of Nations Had Phones, Texts Hacked By China
WASHINGTON – A top White House official said at least eight U.S. telecom companies and
Facebook Renames Itself Meta Amid Controversy Sparked By Whistle Blowers
SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook said Thursday it's rebranding itself as Meta to reflect the company's focus on building the metaverse, a
Biden’s FCC Nominees, If Confirmed, Could Return To Net Neutrality Rules
WASHINGTON DC - President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting chairwoman of
Remote-Working Jobs: Disaster Looms As Managers Refuse To Listen
SAN FRANCISCO - Business leaders are "holding on to the remnants of the past" by
Innovation Partnerships Leads U-M Research Commercialization Efforts
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has announced the launch of Innovation Partnerships, a
Business and Finance
New Co Host On Michigan Marijuana Today Dave Crabill
ANN ARBOR - AI is evolving beyond chatbots into autonomous “AI agents” capable of performing
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
Michigan Murder Mystery Headed To BBC True-Crime Series After Decades Of Twists, DNA And Journalism Luck
DETROIT - A veteran Michigan journalist’s decades-old true crime investigation is heading to international television
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
Cutting IT Costs Without Cutting Corners Starts With Smarter Hardware Choices
Every IT team feels it eventually. Budgets tighten, leadership wants savings, and suddenly the hardware
Why Technology and Finance Are More Connected Than They Seem
Business decisions rarely live as a solo item. Financial planning, operations, and technology all have
The Impact of Corporate Training on Organizational Growth and Performance
Introduction Organizations nowadays are functioning in a highly dynamic environment. The advent of new technologies,
Security At Speed: Protecting Instant Transactions From Algorithmic Fraud
Instant financial settlement has become the defining operational requirement of digital finance in 2026. From
Invest Detroit Gets $1 Million From Ally Charitable Foundation Fund
DETROIT – Ally Charitable Foundation announced a $1 million gift to the Strategic Neighborhood Fund.
Collegiate Inventors Competition Accepting New Entries
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – For 35 years, the Collegiate Inventors Competition (CIC) has given student innovators
Diane Durance Takes Job As CEO Of Headwaters North
ANN ARBOR – Diane Durance, a veteran leader in entrepreneurial programs for over 20 years,
New Director Appointed To Lead BlueWater Angels Investment Group
MIDLAND– BlueWater Angels, a network of individuals and organizations from the Great Lakes Bay and
iHemp Hour: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark Carrol and Gary Reding of Ozadia bring Hemp farmers up to
iHemp Hour 7: Soil Health, Plant Nutrition
ANN ARBOR - Mark your calendars for noon June 4 as iHemp Michigan welcomes Mark
iHemp Hour 6: US Hemp Roundtable With Federal Legislation Update
ANN ARBOR - Jonathan Miller of the US Hemp Roundtable discusses the latest federal legislation
iHemp Hour Video: Hemp Cloning, Hemp Textiles Ask
ANN ARBOR - Michael Thue from Great Lakes Hemp Supplements demonstrates how to clone hemp
Inside IT-Harvest: A Faster Path to Cybersecurity Vendor Research
Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in technology today.
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
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