Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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
Secure AI Document Processing — Without Sending Your Data to the Cloud
ANN ARBOR - NeuroAIgent delivers secure, on-premises AI document processing solutions that help enterprises unlock the value buried inside PDFs, contracts, scans,
New AI Border Systems Could Disrupt U.S. Travel To Europe This Summer
DETROIT - Americans flying overseas this year increasingly may need more than just a passport to board international flights — and
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 new question: Can it compete for
Cannabis News
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
Michigan’s Top Cannabis Regulator Elected To Lead National Marijuana Oversight Group
LANSING – The regulator overseeing Michigan's $3.17 billion cannabis industry has been elected president of
Michigan Smokers Bought 56 Million Pre-Rolls This Year — Even As Cannabis Sales Declined
DETROIT – Michigan cannabis consumers purchased an astonishing 56 million pre-rolls during the first five
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
Michigan’s Top Cannabis Regulator Elected To Lead National Marijuana Oversight Group
LANSING – The regulator overseeing Michigan's $3.17 billion cannabis industry has been elected president of
Michigan Smokers Bought 56 Million Pre-Rolls This Year — Even As Cannabis Sales Declined
DETROIT – Michigan cannabis consumers purchased an astonishing 56 million pre-rolls during the first five
iHemp Hour April 30 Hemp Crop Risk Management, Crop Insurance
LANSING - Thank you to the many who have joined us on the iHemp Hour
iHemp Hour April 23 Live Video Training Features Crop Scout Christie On Soil Health
ANN ARBOR - On the next iHemp Hour on Thursday April 23rd at noon we will
iHemp Hour Updates Federal and State Financial Aid For For Hemp Farmers
ANN ARBOR - iHemp Michigan teamed up with Mike Brennan of MI Tech TV to
Bob Moore Hemp Financing For Farmers, CBD Production, Medical Marijuana
ROYAL OAK - Financing expert Bob Moore talks about the various ways he can help
Breaking News
Fed Raises Rates: Michigan Jobs, Auto Sales And Economy Face New Pressure
ANN ARBOR - Michigan jobs, auto sales, home purchases and business investment face new pressure
Michigan Marijuana Sales Drop 8.5% — Nearly 900,000 Pounds Already Stockpiled Before Croptober
Michigan marijuana retailers sold nearly $259 million of recreational cannabis in August, down 8.5% from
Michigan Hit With America’s Highest Tariff Cost Per Household — $5,619 And Counting
DETROIT — Michigan has absorbed the highest estimated tariff burden per household in America —
Michigan Gas Hits $4.31, Diesel Tops $6 — What Gets More Expensive Next?
ANN ARBOR - Michigan motorists are getting hit with another cost shock just as the
10 Weeks From The Midterms: Could Democrats Take Back Both The House And Senate?
This story is an assessment of polling, voter sentiment and nonpartisan election forecasts as of
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
Study Predicts When Triple Whammy Extinction Event Will Hit Earth
NEW YORK - Scientists think they know when a mass extinction event will hit Earth.
Oceans To Produce Clean And Constant Power For The World
NEW YORK - The discovery that oceans will power the world is rather interesting. Thus
$540 Billion In White Gold Discovered In Southern California
CALIFORNIA - A 'white gold' mine containing $540 billion in treasures has been discovered at
DOE Study: Crops Planted Near Solar Panels Thrive
DETROIT - Researchers studying whether food crops and a solar array could share the same
Featured News
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
Michigan Marijuana Today: Hash Bash Recap
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of Michigan Marijuana Today, long-time cannabis activist Chuck Ream joins co-hosts Mike Brennan and Tim Beck to recap the 2026 Hash Bash celebration that occured April 3 on the
Rising Gas Prices, NY Auto Show, March Auto Sales Update From Paul Eisenstein
ANN ARBOR - Long-Time auto journalist Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV to update gasoline prices, what was hot at the New York Auto Show, March auto sales for the Detroit Three, and a new Substack
How Michigan Retailers Can Reduce Employee Turnover Without Raising Wages
ANN ARBOR — If you run a retail business in Michigan, you already know the cycle: You hire someone.You train them.They leave. And you’re right back where you started. Again. This isn’t just frustrating—it’s quietly
Michigan
Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions
COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its
New Coworking Hub Opens at Michigan Central Station
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz,
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro: The 2026 Flagship Showdown
ANN ARBOR - The premium smartphone market has settled into a three-way heavyweight fight. With
Palisades Nuclear Restart Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Weld Documentation, Safety Questions
COVERT, MI - The effort to restart the Palisades Nuclear Generating Station is entering its
New Coworking Hub Opens at Michigan Central Station
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz,
Tariffs Cost Detroit Billions: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Michigan Auto Jobs
DETROIT - Michigan’s auto economy took a direct hit in 2025 as tariffs piled billions
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro: The 2026 Flagship Showdown
ANN ARBOR - The premium smartphone market has settled into a three-way heavyweight fight. With
AI Is Threatening Some Michigan Jobs — But Workers With AI Skills Can Command Higher Pay
Michigan workers are already feeling the AI jobs shift. About 10% of the state's workforce
Cannabis Consolidation Is Creating Buying Opportunities — But Operators Need Capital To Close The Deals
PICKNEY, MI. - Michigan's battered cannabis market is creating opportunities for stronger operators to acquire
Russian AI Disinformation Targets Michigan Senate Candidate, Journalists Ahead Of Midterms
A Russian-linked disinformation operation targeting the 2026 midterms has reached Michigan, with U.S. Senate candidate
30 Days To The Midterms: What Power Does Trump Actually Have Over The Election?
The Trump administration has sought Michigan voter records, ordered new federal mail-ballot procedures and deployed
Advanced Technologies
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
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
Science Tech
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,
Scientists May Have Found Portal To Fifth Dimension
NEW YORK - Scientists say they can explain dark matter by positing a particle that links to a fifth dimension.While the “warped extra dimension” (WED) is a trademark of a popular physics model first introduced in 1999,
Moon’s Surface Becomes Target For Mining Company That Identified Nuclear Fuel
DETROIT - Companies are clamoring to extract highly valuable resources from the Moon, as Islamabad-based Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies research assistant Mustafa Bilal wrote in a new opinion piece for SpaceNews. Case in point, Helsinki-based cryogenics
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
New Vaccine Helps Immune System Fight Deadly Brain Tumors
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Glioblastoma is the most common type of brain cancer, affecting about 3 in every 100,000 people globally each year. Recent research shows that glioblastoma incidence is risingTrusted Source due to an aging population and environmental factors such
New Drug Candidate Could Cure Pancreatic Cancer
SAN FRANCISCO - UC San Francisco researchers have designed a candidate drug that could help make pancreatic cancer, which is almost always fatal, a treatable, perhaps even curable, condition. Pancreatic cancer is less common than
Lake Superior State Offers Digital Mental Health Platform For Students
SAULT STE. MARIE–Lake Superior State University www.announced the launch of a new university-wide initiative designed to provide increased teletherapy and crisis support. In collaboration with the Natick, Mass.-based student mental health and wellness service provider
LungVax Could Help Body Kill Cancer Cells And Stop Lung Cancer
OXFORD, UK - Scientists from the University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute and University College London have used technology similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to create the "LungVax," a vaccine which activates the
New Vaccine Helps Immune System Fight Deadly Brain Tumors
GAINESVILLE, Fla - Glioblastoma is the most common type of brain cancer, affecting about 3 in every 100,000 people globally each year. Recent research shows that glioblastoma incidence is risingTrusted Source due to an aging population and environmental factors such
New Drug Candidate Could Cure Pancreatic Cancer
SAN FRANCISCO - UC San Francisco researchers have designed a candidate drug that could help make pancreatic cancer, which is almost always fatal, a treatable, perhaps even curable, condition. Pancreatic cancer is less common than
Lake Superior State Offers Digital Mental Health Platform For Students
SAULT STE. MARIE–Lake Superior State University www.announced the launch of a new university-wide initiative designed to provide increased teletherapy and crisis support. In collaboration with the Natick, Mass.-based student mental health and wellness service provider
LungVax Could Help Body Kill Cancer Cells And Stop Lung Cancer
OXFORD, UK - Scientists from the University of Oxford, the Francis Crick Institute and University College London have used technology similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to create the "LungVax," a vaccine which activates the
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Michigan’s Auto Industry Is Quietly Transforming Into A Robotics Economy
DETROIT - Michigan may be on the verge of its next industrial transformation — 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
GM Cuts IT Jobs As Detroit Automaker Faces Mounting Cost Pressures, EV Transition, And AI Disruption
DETROIT - Automotive News reported Monday that General Motors has eliminated additional information technology jobs
Could Chinese EVs Crush Detroit?
Part 1 or a two-part series on the Chinese auto threat to Michigan. DETROIT -
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
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
Looking For A Chief Information Officer Job?
ANN ARBOR - Executive Search Partners specializes in Information Technology searches in the United States
Ford, Walmart To Launch Autonomous Vehicle Delivery Service
DEARBORN—Ford Motor Co., Walmart, and a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based autonomous vehicle company called Argo AI are
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
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
Latest Business Cyber Hacks With Richard Stiennon
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joins MITechTV to update all the cybersecurity threats, and
New Cybersecurity Offering From Censys
ANN ARBOR–Cybersecurity services provider Censys announced its latest integration with ServiceNow, the AI platform for
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
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
Europe’s New Border Rules Could Disrupt Michigan Business Travel
DETROIT - For Michigan’s auto industry, travel to Europe isn’t optional — it’s operational. Executives,
Construction Businesses: Is There Room For Yours?
With so many construction businesses on the market at the moment, it’s easy to feel
How Engineers Manage Ground Slumping On Industrial Premises
Unsplash - CC0 Licence Soil subsidence, also known as settlement and ground slumping, is a
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
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
Applications Now Open For Michigan Founders Fund Pre-Accelerator Program
DETROIT - Michigan Founders Fund and global accelerator network gener8tor have officially opened applications for
2 Grand Rapids-Based VC Funds Create Affiliation Agreement For Entrepreneurs Of Color
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund and Michigan Capital Network, two Grand Rapids based
Ann Arbor SPARK Tech Homecoming Nov. 27 Invites Tech Veterans Home
ANN ARBOR - Jennifer Hayman from Ann Arbor SPARK joins the show to talk about
Michigan Celebrates Small Business Nomination Deadline Extended To Nov. 14
LANSING - The deadline to submit nominations for Michigan Celebrates Small Business has been extended
State Receives $1.5M Grant To Create Community Transition Playbook
LANSING— The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has received a $1.5 million grant from Ballmer Group to
Turn On Samsung Galaxy 5 Security Features To Keep Hackers Out
DETROIT - Samsung is rather proud of some of the anti-theft features it's recently rolled
Invest Detroit Moves Into Jefferson Hub As Anchor Tenant, Now Leasing
DETROIT - The redevelopment of the historic Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Midtown Detroit has
Delta Air Lines Considering Adding Seat-Back Gambling On Its Flights
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines is considering a surprising new partnership that could bring in
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
