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AI-Ready Marketing: How To Prepare Your Business For 2026
On a recent episode of MITechTV, hosts Mike Brennan and Matt Roush welcomed Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, to explore AI-Ready Marketing. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping marketing infrastructure, search visibility, and customer engagement going
MCWT Supporters Raise Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars For Women On Tech Programs, Scholarships
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation hosted its 17th annual signature gala on Nov. 1 at the MGM Grand Detroit, bringing together 700 tech professionals and corporate partners. Dubbed the Celestial
If You Want Top CIO Job, You Need To Be Proficient At Artificial Intelligence
ANN ARBOR - If you are looking for a senior level job in Information Technology - such as Chief Information Officer or Chief Information Security Officer - you need to make sure you are proficient
Breaking News
Federal Marijuana Shift Could Reshape Ohio Market—And Pull More Michigan Dollars South
COLUMBUS - A shift in federal marijuana policy could give Ohio’s cannabis industry a financial edge—and
Will Big Tech Lower—or Raise—Michigan Electric Bills? DTE Ties Data Centers to Rate Strategy
DETROIT - Michigan residents worried about rising electric bills are now hearing a new message
Federal Marijuana Shift Targets Medical Use Only—Michigan’s $3B Recreational Market Largely Unchanged
WASHINGTON DC - A major federal marijuana policy shift announced April 23 is much narrower
Trump Marijuana Shift Could Reshape Michigan’s Cannabis Industry Overnight—Here’s What Changes
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan’s multibillion-dollar cannabis industry—already under pressure from falling prices and tight margins—may
Ohio THC Ban Slams Breweries — Michigan Cannabis Industry on Alert
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s ban on THC beverages is hitting breweries hard—and raising new concerns for
Small Business Optimism Falls Below Historic Average as Uncertainty Surges — Michigan Feels the Strain
LANSING — Small business confidence across the United States slipped again in March, falling below
Michigan Marijuana Today: Hash Bash Recap
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of Michigan Marijuana Today, long-time cannabis activist Chuck Ream
Michigan Cannabis Sales Jump in March—But Industry Pressures Continue to Build
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s cannabis industry posted a strong rebound in March, reversing a sluggish
Michigan EV Drivers Could Pay Up To $400 More Each Year To Pay For Road-Funding Plan
DETROIT - Thanks to Gov. Whitmer's new road-funding plan, electric vehicle registration will cost an additional
Report: Earth Reached Its First Climate Tipping Point
ATLANTA - The planet just crossed a terrifying milestone, and scientists say it could be
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
Automakers Race To Roll Out Revolutionary EV Tech — Battery Swapping Stations
VIETNAM - As more and more drivers switch from combustion-based transportation to electric vehicles, EV
Terry Bean Offers Innerware Courses To Upgrade Your Leadership Operating System
DETROIT - Innerware is the personal evolution protocol for founders and execs who want to
TechSmith Forms Training Advisory Board to Drive Video Learning Innovation
EAST LANSING – TechSmith Corporation announced the formation of its Training Advisory Board, a strategic
Nearly $2 Million In State Grants For Semiconductor, Battery Education At WCC
ANN ARBOR – Nearly $2 million in grants at Washtenaw Community College (WCC), along with
Comcast RISE Program Offers West Michigan Entrepreneurs Cash, Tech
PLYMOUTH - Comcast announced Grand Rapids, Muskegon and surrounding areas will be one of five
Ohio Raises Cannabis Mold Limits — How It Compares to Michigan
Testing rule changes could reduce costly product failures while reshaping Midwest cannabis safety standards COLUMBUS,
Michigan Cannabis Break-Ins Mount, Six-Figure Losses Force Retailers To Reinvent Security
ANN ARBOR - Michigan cannabis dispensaries are absorbing six-figure losses as a wave of break-ins
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,
Ohio AG Sues Major Cannabis Operators, Alleging Price-Fixing — What It Signals For Michigan’s Market
COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit against nine
Featured News
Michigan Cannabis Sales Drop as 24% Tax Hits Industry
LANSING -Michigan cannabis sales are falling sharply as a new 24% tax begins to impact the industry. Michigan cannabis sales recently
AI Data Centers Could Drive Up Michigan Electricity Bills as Power Demand Surges
ANN ARBOR - Michigan is emerging as a potential hub for the next wave of artificial intelligence data centers, but the
Gas Could Surge to $5 a Gallon if Iran War Expands, Threatening Global Oil Supply
DETROIT - Oil prices are climbing and analysts warn a wider Iran war could trigger another global energy shock similar to
Michigan
Michigan Joins the AI Data Center Boom — Even as the Power Grid Strains to Keep Up
ANN ARBOR - Michigan is stepping into the fast-moving world of hyperscale data centers just
Honda’s Ohio EV Hub Highlights Midwest Competition As Michigan Works To Defend EV Leadership
COLUMBUS — Honda’s transformation of Ohio into its primary North American EV hub underscores an
Fusion Energy Advances Could Help Michigan Meet Surging Data Center Power Demand
ISRAEL - Israeli researchers at nT-Tao and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a
$25 Million In Grants Awarded To Going PRO Talent Fund To Support Worker Training In Michigan
LANSING — Gov. Whitmer joined Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to award
Michigan Joins the AI Data Center Boom — Even as the Power Grid Strains to Keep Up
ANN ARBOR - Michigan is stepping into the fast-moving world of hyperscale data centers just
Honda’s Ohio EV Hub Highlights Midwest Competition As Michigan Works To Defend EV Leadership
COLUMBUS — Honda’s transformation of Ohio into its primary North American EV hub underscores an
Fusion Energy Advances Could Help Michigan Meet Surging Data Center Power Demand
ISRAEL - Israeli researchers at nT-Tao and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a
$25 Million In Grants Awarded To Going PRO Talent Fund To Support Worker Training In Michigan
LANSING — Gov. Whitmer joined Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to award
Ohio Raises Cannabis Mold Limits — How It Compares to Michigan
Testing rule changes could reduce costly product failures while reshaping Midwest cannabis safety standards COLUMBUS,
Michigan Cannabis Break-Ins Mount, Six-Figure Losses Force Retailers To Reinvent Security
ANN ARBOR - Michigan cannabis dispensaries are absorbing six-figure losses as a wave of break-ins
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,
Ohio AG Sues Major Cannabis Operators, Alleging Price-Fixing — What It Signals For Michigan’s Market
COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit against nine
What Would It Take To Make Michigan America’s AI Arsenal?
WASHINGTON DC - As artificial intelligence and autonomous warfare reshape global defense, Michigan faces a
Michigan Doubles Down On Mobility Innovation As AI, Robotics And Autonomous Systems Reshape Manufacturing
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan is once again putting taxpayer-backed resources behind its effort to become the
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
Rising Gas Prices Could Reshape Michigan’s Midterm Elections As Iran Oil Crisis Deepens
Part 2 of a series on how huge increases in gas prices are impacting Michigan's
GTF Wants To Use Hemp Stalk To Create Hemp Textile Industry In Michigan
LANSING - Gary Schuler, Founder and CEO of GTF, wants to use the bottom 80
Advanced Technologies
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
US Leads In AI development, Europe Left Behind
DETROIT - The US ranks first in digital infrastructure and in artificial intelligence, demonstrating attractiveness for AI investments and readiness to
AI-Assisted Full-Stack Developer Internship – Zorp Video MVP
ANN ARBOR - Zorp Video is an innovation-driven platform that helps organizations capture, manage, and search internal video knowledge. We turn
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Washtenaw County Gets $7 Billion Open AI Stargate Center
ANN ARBOR - The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be one of the most advanced AI
IT Harvest’s Cybersecurity Stack Analysis Simplifies Framework Mapping for Security Teams
A new AI-powered feature in the IT Harvest Dashboard enables instant mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST, MITRE, and CIS frameworks—helping
What IT Jobs Are Hot, And How AI Enhances Your Resume
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, joins MITech TV once again to talk about what IT
AI May Achieve Singularity Within The Next 3 Months
NEW YORK - Since the arrival of the large language models (LLMs) that have now seeped into seemingly every nook and
Science Tech
New Alzheimer’s Treatment Clears Plaques From Brain Within Hours
BEIJING - Scientists have repaired a natural gateway into the brains of mice, allowing the clumps and tangles associated with Alzheimer's disease to be swept away. After just three drug injections, mice with certain genes that
Scientists Found Human Remains With DNA That Don’t Match Other Humans
NEW YORK - About 6,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers who migrated south settled in the Bogotá Altiplano of what is now Colombia, transitioning to an agricultural society over the next 4,000 years. Then they vanished. Whoever
Is Comet 3I/Atlas Some Form Of Alien Technology?
NEW YORK - Comet 3I/ATLAS’s unusual trajectory and unprecedented size have ignited debates and theories as to what the object could be. A controversial theory put forward by Avi Loeb, a Harvard astrophysicist and his
Pope Leo Says Life May Exist Elsewhere In Universe – Proof In Vatican Archives?
DUBLIN, Ireland -The Pope has spoken out about the possibility of life developing on other planets. The Vatican has previously called in experts to study the possibility of extraterrestrial alien life and its implication for the Catholic
COVID 19 Update With Fred Brown New Virus Strains
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns on MITech TV's COVID-19 update to talk about the new strains of the virus that have developed in the United Kingdom and South Africa that have made their
COVID Vaccine Update With Epidemiologist Fred Brown
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown discusses both the failures and successes in developing COVID-19 vaccines not only in the United States, but around the world. He also speculates on whether President Biden can achieve
COVID 19 Vaccine Bottlenecks
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the latest COVID-19 vaccine candidates and also identifies the bottlenecks that are delaying immunization for the US population. Trained as a medicinal biochemist, Brown has been on the
Fred Brown Updates Bottlenecks in Vaccine Distribution System
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown updates the bottlenecks that have stimied COVID-19 vaccine distribution to the US population. Trained as a medicinal biochemist, Brown has been on the discovery, development and/or launch teams of
Cow Injected With Human DNA Produces Milk Containing Human Insulin
Millions of people living with type 1 diabetes around the world don't have reliable access to insulin. Due to their bodies' inability to produce the hormone, they have to inject it to ensure that glucose
A Leap Forward In Prostate Cancer Treatment
NEW YORK - A study led by Daniel Spratt, M.D., Vincent K. Smith Chair in Radiation Oncology at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center demonstrates the safety and efficacy of a novel oral hormone therapy, relugolix,
Researchers Move Closer To Alzheimers Cure
BOULDER, Co. - Scientists have identified a key protein in the development of Alzheimer's disease which could prove critical in slowing or even halting the condition's progress. In tests on mice, a research team led
New Treatment Triggers Self-Destruction of Pancreatic Cancer Cells Within a Month
TEL AVIV, Israel - Cancer treatments have come a long way since the disease's discovery. Despite these exciting advancements, there is one unfortunately common cancer who's treatment options are lagging behind the rest: Pancreatic Cancer.
Cow Injected With Human DNA Produces Milk Containing Human Insulin
Millions of people living with type 1 diabetes around the world don't have reliable access to insulin. Due to their bodies' inability to produce the hormone, they have to inject it to ensure that glucose
A Leap Forward In Prostate Cancer Treatment
NEW YORK - A study led by Daniel Spratt, M.D., Vincent K. Smith Chair in Radiation Oncology at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center demonstrates the safety and efficacy of a novel oral hormone therapy, relugolix,
Researchers Move Closer To Alzheimers Cure
BOULDER, Co. - Scientists have identified a key protein in the development of Alzheimer's disease which could prove critical in slowing or even halting the condition's progress. In tests on mice, a research team led
New Treatment Triggers Self-Destruction of Pancreatic Cancer Cells Within a Month
TEL AVIV, Israel - Cancer treatments have come a long way since the disease's discovery. Despite these exciting advancements, there is one unfortunately common cancer who's treatment options are lagging behind the rest: Pancreatic Cancer.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
From Viral Video to Viable Transport: Flying Cars and Detroit’s Next Mobility Test
ANN ARBOR - A dramatic new test-flight video released by a California aviation startup has
Honda’s Ohio EV Hub Highlights Midwest Competition As Michigan Works To Defend EV Leadership
COLUMBUS — Honda’s transformation of Ohio into its primary North American EV hub underscores an
What To Expect For Car Prices In 2026 — A Market Forecast For Tech-Savvy Buyers
ANN ARBOR - As 2025 winds down, the U.S. auto market carries over a mix
Trump’s New Auto Loan Tax Break Could Bring Modest Savings For Michigan Car Buyers — But Financing Choices Still Matter
LANSING — A new federal tax deduction signed into law by President Donald Trump could
Fewer Americans Embrace Self-Driving Car Technology After Accidents
DETROIT - Fewer Americans are embracing self-driving car technology following high-profile incidents involving Uber and
American Center For Mobility CEO Departs – Replaced By MDOT Director Steudle
YPSILANTI TWP. — John Maddox, the initial president and CEO of the American Center for
Digital and Mobile
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
Motor Bella Taking Applications To Aug 16 For Mobility Startups
ANN ARBOR - Kathryn Snorrason, managing director for Office of Future Mobility and Electrification at
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
A2GO Autonomous Vehicle Shuttle Service Available In Ann Arbor In October
ANN ARBOR - A new autonomous vehicle shuttle service is coming to Ann Arbor in
Generative AI: From Boosting Productivity To Bulletproof Security
SOUTHFIELD - Are you using Gen AI at your business? Do you have policies and
2024 Michigan Cyber Summit, High School Cyber Summit Oct. 16 and 17
LANSING - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the
100 Million Americans Just Had Background Check Data Hacked
NEW YORK - Having to get a background check done is bad enough as it is
Cybersecurity Pro Richard Stennon Updates Latest Cyber Hacks Worldwide
BIRMINGHAM - Another day, another major cyber hack, or so it seems. That's why Richard
Chipmakers To Carmakers: Time To Get Out Of The Semiconductor Stone Age
DETROIT -When it comes to the electronic circuits that power our everyday lives, the automobile
Shaping New Generation Of Innovators For 4th Industrial Revolution
DETROIT - The world around us is changing at blistering speed. Welcome to the ‘Era
IoT.2: A New Trend In The World Of Internet Of Everything
DETROIT - There’s a new trend in the IoT space, and it’s called IoT.2. If
JD Power: Smartphone Connectivity Now Biggest Auto Quality Headache
TROY—A balky transmission? Poor fit and finish? Nope. The automotive quality analysis firm J.D.
Business and Finance
5 Ways to Advance as an Entrepreneur
Source When it comes to your career, it will always be important for you to
Classic Board Games That Shines in the Digital Sphere
Board games have been an entertaining way to pass the time for many years, inviting
$50,000 Cars, $750 Payments: Why Affordability Is Becoming A Sales Problem For Michigan’s Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR - In Michigan, the auto industry doesn’t just build vehicles — it builds
Own Best iPhone Fax App Scene Now
Mobile Faxing Hits Peak Convenience Best iPhone fax apps command attention now with powerful pocket
How Much Does It Really Cost to Rent a Porta Potty?
Planning an event or managing a job site involves a lot of moving parts; one
How Technology Is Helping People Rediscover Lost Connections
It is easy to lose touch with people who once played important roles in our
Proposed $600 Million High-Voltage Transmission Line Part Of ITC Michigan’s Efforts To Strengthen Electric Grid
NOVI — A proposed high-voltage transmission line stretching from Oneida in Eaton County to a
Should You Be Outsourcing? How to Identify What to Outsource
Image credit Outsourcing, a time-tested strategy, has been a cornerstone of business growth for many
TEDx Returns To Detroit September 18th
DETROIT - TEDxDetroit features the best and brightest minds sharing their passion, insights, and ideas
What Executive Level Jobs Are Available This Fall?
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive Search Partners, returns to MITech TV
Apply To Showcase Your Business On How It Prospered During Pandemic And Win Cash Prize
STERLING HEIGHTS - Join Velocity on October 17th from 6-9 PM for the 3X3 Pitch
Start Studio MVP Summer 2024 Demo Day
DETROIT - Are you ready to witness the culmination of innovation and hard work? Join
GTF Wants To Use Hemp Stalk To Create Hemp Textile Industry In Michigan
LANSING - Gary Schuler, Founder and CEO of GTF, wants to use the bottom 80
Ohio Raises Cannabis Mold Limits — How It Compares to Michigan
Testing rule changes could reduce costly product failures while reshaping Midwest cannabis safety standards COLUMBUS,
Michigan Cannabis Break-Ins Mount, Six-Figure Losses Force Retailers To Reinvent Security
ANN ARBOR - Michigan cannabis dispensaries are absorbing six-figure losses as a wave of break-ins
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,
Ohio AG Sues Major Cannabis Operators, Alleging Price-Fixing — What It Signals For Michigan’s Market
COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed an antitrust lawsuit against nine
Business News
- When Steve Jobs Revealed The iPhone, Most Of The Industry Shrugged. CrowdStrike CEO Says AI Could Be Another One Of Those Moments For Cybersecurity.
- Forget Coding, Get A Hobby: Anthropic Co-Founder Shares Surprising Career Advice For The AI Era— 'It's A Great Time For Philosophers'
- Marvell Technology, Broadcom, GameStop And More: 5 Stocks Investors Couldn't Stop Buzzing About This Week
- When Steve Jobs Revealed The iPhone, Most Of The Industry Shrugged. CrowdStrike CEO Says AI Could Be Another One Of Those Moments For Cybersecurity.
- Forget Coding, Get A Hobby: Anthropic Co-Founder Shares Surprising Career Advice For The AI Era— 'It's A Great Time For Philosophers'
- Marvell Technology, Broadcom, GameStop And More: 5 Stocks Investors Couldn't Stop Buzzing About This Week
