Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI ‘Oversight Gap’ Raises New Risks for Michigan Businesses as Workers Skip Reviewing Output
A new survey reveals many workers are using AI without reviewing the results—raising new risks for businesses as adoption outpaces oversight
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 communities has crowned its overall winner—signaling
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 speeds approaching 200 miles per hour
Tesla’s Michigan Battery Pivot Signals EV Slowdown
LANSING — A massive $4.3 billion battery plant in Michigan was supposed to help power the next generation of electric vehicles.
Breaking News
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
Trump’s Canada Trade War Could Close Michigan Auto Plants, Economist Warns
Michigan could be hit “coming and going” as Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs and President Trump
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,
Middle East Uncertainty Keeps Michigan Economy On Edge Despite Oil Price Pullback
ANN ARBOR – Oil markets are reminding investors just how quickly geopolitics can reshape the
Michigan’s Next Economy: Michigan Can Build Startups. Now It Must Build Giants
Record venture investment, world-class universities and nearly 500,000 mobility jobs show Michigan's innovation economy is
Michigan Consumers May Be Changing How They Socialize. Could Cannabis Drinks Be Replacing Alcohol?
Industry survey suggests THC beverages are becoming an alternative to beer and wine as Michigan's
Michigan Supreme Court Sends Line 5 Tunnel Permit Back To Regulators, Renewing Debate Over Energy, Jobs And Great Lakes Protection
State's highest court says regulators failed to fully examine environmental and public trust issues before
ITC Michigan Wins Edison Electric Institute Award For Spring Ice Storm Recovery
NOVI - Between March 28 and 30, 2025, northern and parts of south central Michigan
California’s Green Oil Production Threatened After Trump Revokes Funding
LOS ANGELES - Despite California’s Hydrogen City facing a huge storm with industrial reality hitting
Tech Breakthrough Could Transform How The World Produces Hydrogen
SOUTH KOREA - A team of researchers in South Korea has just taken a massive
Woodchuck Partners With Barton Malow To Transform Wood Waste Into Clean Energy
GRAND RAPIDS – Woodchuck announced that it has partnered with Barton Malow to divert wood
Cannabis Industry Watches As Federal Medicare Hemp Program Advances
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan and Ohio cannabis operators are closely watching a new federal court
Cannabis Industry Faces New Wave Of “Big Tobacco”-Style Litigation Risk
ANN ARBOR - Three of the nation’s largest cannabis operators — Cresco Labs, Green Thumb
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 CRA Cracks Down On 39 Cannabis Companies Over Sales, Tracking, Security Violations
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency has taken disciplinary action against 39 Michigan cannabis
Featured News
GM’s $6 Billion Bet on Gas Engines Could Save Michigan Jobs as EV Demand Slows
DETROIT - General Motors is pouring more than $6 billion into U.S. manufacturing in just 12 months, a massive capital commitment
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 two massive industries—and Michigan is right
AI Is Coming for These Jobs First—Is Yours on the List?
ANN ARBOR — Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s beginning to reshape the workforce in real time. While
MI Tech TV
AI Is Becoming Hackers’ Favorite Tool, Cybersecurity Expert Warns
BIRMINGHAM – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joined MITech TV to discuss the release of the Cyber 150, his annual ranking of the top privately held cybersecurity companies in the world. AI Used By Hackers is
Channel Partner Ecosystems Reshape Tech Sales: Rick Beckers
Channel Sales Pro highlights how partner ecosystems are reshaping modern tech sales strategies. As businesses shift toward collaborative growth models, Channel Sales Pro emphasizes the role of partnerships in driving scalability and revenue. Therefore, companies
Dodge Charger Review, Gas Price Impact On Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein discusses his recent trip to the east coast where he tests drove several versions of the Dodge Charger - a muscle car - in the snow. He
Michigan
Michigan Named National Military Drone Training Hub as Ukraine War Redefines Modern Warfare
CAMP GRAYLING - Michigan has been selected as a national training and testing hub for
Michigan Tightens Transmission Line Siting Rules As Grid Expansion Accelerates
LANSING — Michigan regulators are moving to overhaul how new high-voltage electric transmission lines are
MCWT Names Little Caesars CIO Anita Klopfenstein New President
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) has named Anita Klopfenstein and
OpenAI-Linked Saline Data Center Controversy Deepens After Township Admits Documentation Error
SALINE TOWNSHIP — A proposed hyperscale data center tied to OpenAI has reignited controversy in
Michigan Named National Military Drone Training Hub as Ukraine War Redefines Modern Warfare
CAMP GRAYLING - Michigan has been selected as a national training and testing hub for
Michigan Tightens Transmission Line Siting Rules As Grid Expansion Accelerates
LANSING — Michigan regulators are moving to overhaul how new high-voltage electric transmission lines are
MCWT Names Little Caesars CIO Anita Klopfenstein New President
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) has named Anita Klopfenstein and
OpenAI-Linked Saline Data Center Controversy Deepens After Township Admits Documentation Error
SALINE TOWNSHIP — A proposed hyperscale data center tied to OpenAI has reignited controversy in
Cannabis Industry Watches As Federal Medicare Hemp Program Advances
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan and Ohio cannabis operators are closely watching a new federal court
Cannabis Industry Faces New Wave Of “Big Tobacco”-Style Litigation Risk
ANN ARBOR - Three of the nation’s largest cannabis operators — Cresco Labs, Green Thumb
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 CRA Cracks Down On 39 Cannabis Companies Over Sales, Tracking, Security Violations
LANSING - The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency has taken disciplinary action against 39 Michigan cannabis
42 Days From Election, Michigan Democrats Lead—But Senate, Attorney General Remain Tossups
Quick summary: With six weeks remaining before Michigan’s Nov. 3 election, Democrats lead the races
Michigan’s $60 Marijuana Is Pulling Buyers From Ohio, Indiana And Illinois
ANN ARBOR - New Buffalo and Monroe generated nearly $125 million in estimated cannabis sales
Iran War Helps Drive Michigan Diesel To Record High, Threatening Farms And Food Prices
Michigan diesel prices have reached a record $6.81 per gallon—84% higher than a year ago—as
China Builds Global AI Alliance As Trump Plans American ‘AI Force’
Beijing is recruiting countries into a new artificial intelligence organization while President Donald Trump moves
Great Lakes Cultivars Looking For Farmers To Raise Its Hemp – Spoiler, They Provide Everything
LANSING - Ed Saleh and Kelli Sneed, from International Harvest Ventures, are recruiting famers to
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
Michigan’s White Collar Recession Has Started — And AI May Accelerate It
ANN ARBOR - For decades, white collar workers believed college degrees and office careers offered protection from the economic disruption that
AI Is Coming for These Jobs First—Is Yours on the List?
ANN ARBOR — Artificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept—it’s beginning to reshape the workforce in real time. While
GM Just Flipped the Switch on AI in 4 Million Cars—And Drivers May Not Be Ready
DETROIT — General Motors is about to fundamentally change what it means to “talk to your car.” The Detroit automaker is
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
Science Tech
New Cancer Fighting Treatment Uses LED Light To Kill Cancer Cells Without Harming Healthy Ones
AUSTIN, Texas - Scientists have developed a promising cancer therapy that uses LED light and ultra-thin flakes of tin to eliminate cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue. Unlike traditional chemotherapy and other invasive treatments, this
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
Fred Brown Compares COVID 19 Vaccines From Pfizer And Moderna
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown compares the two current COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by the FDA and will be made available soon to the public. Pros and cons of the vaccines from
COVID-19 Vaccines For The Public. Are They Effective?
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, who consults with states, nation states and even the incoming Biden Administration, discusses the new COVID vaccines that as of Monday Dec. 14 started getting distributed to healthcare workers
MDHHS Updates Priority Group Information For Vaccination; Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated information in its priority groups for vaccination administration document and launched a COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard to help Michiganders track information about the vaccine
Securatech Installs COVID-19 Monitoring Stations To Prevent Virus From Entering Your Business
ANN ARBOR - Rudy Patros, CEO of Securatech, a physical security company, describes one of his fastest selling products - a facial monitor that measures a visitor's temperature and makes sure they are wearing a
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.
FBI Warns U.S. Healthcare Sector of Targeted BlackCat Ransomware Attacks
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. government is warning about the resurgence of BlackCat (aka ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector as recently as this month. "Since mid-December 2023, of the nearly 70 leaked victims,
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.
FBI Warns U.S. Healthcare Sector of Targeted BlackCat Ransomware Attacks
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. government is warning about the resurgence of BlackCat (aka ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector as recently as this month. "Since mid-December 2023, of the nearly 70 leaked victims,
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Mobility
Michigan’s White Collar Recession Has Started — And AI May Accelerate It
ANN ARBOR - For decades, white collar workers believed college degrees and office careers offered
GM’s $6 Billion Bet on Gas Engines Could Save Michigan Jobs as EV Demand Slows
DETROIT - General Motors is pouring more than $6 billion into U.S. manufacturing in just
Michigan’s Auto Industry Runs on Chinese Tech—And Washington Is Starting to Push Back
ANN ARBOR - From connected cars rolling off Detroit assembly lines to smart devices inside
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,
Ford Motor Co. Creates Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC
DEARBORN — Ford Motor Co. announced it has created Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, a new
MITechNews TV Debuts With Auto Tech Channel From MBS In Traverse City
ANN ARBOR - You’ve been asking for it, well in August you’ll get it -
Digital and Mobile
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
Michigan Cyber Patriot Seeks Donations To Fund Awards And Summer Camps
DEARBORN - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program teaches grade school students and senior citizens how
May Mobility Grand Rapids Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Could Be Extended
GRAND RAPIDS — The autonomous shuttle that runs through downtown could transition to an on-demand
University Of Michigan’s New Ford Motor Co. Robotics Complex
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. are opening a state-of-the-art facility dedicated
Ann Arbor Video Interest Group Presents Michigan Film & Digital Media Office
ANN ARBOR - This month, we welcome Selam Ghirmai and Tony Garcia from the Michigan
Michigan Work Went Remote. Businesses Now Weigh Whether They Need Offices
ANN ARBOR - After a year of employees working from home, what the office market
Michigan Cyber Summit Attracts More Than 700 Cybersecurity Experts
NOVI - The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit drew more than 700 cybersecurity experts to discuss
New Round Of Cyberpatriot Training For Michigan Students Underway
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Cyberpatriot President Tamara Shoemaker's primary mission is to address the shortage
Cybersecurity Hacks Everywhere – Richard Stiennon Provides Details On MITech TV
BIRMINGHAM - Richard Stiennon, the author of the Cybersecurity Yearbook series, joins MITech TV to
Generative AI: From Boosting Productivity To Bulletproof Security
SOUTHFIELD - Are you using Gen AI at your business? Do you have policies and
10 Time-Saving Features And Settings You Should Be Using on Your Android
SAN FRANCISCO - While you’re busy checking out the best time-saving features on iPhone, don’t
GM, AT&T To Add 5G Connectivity To Cars In 2024
DETROIT—Officials at General Motors and AT&T Inc. announced plans to bring high-speed 5G cellular connectivity
Detroit Internet Exchange Gets Non-Profit Status
ANN ARBOR - Jared Mauch, a board member of the Detroit Internet Exchange, provides details
60 Percent Of Global Population To Have 5G Access By 2026
LONDON, England - The 5G network is projected to spur a major technological take-off in
Business and Finance
Federal Marijuana Shift Targets Medical Use—But Michigan’s $3B Recreational Market Sees Limited Change
WASHINGTON DC - A major federal shift in marijuana policy is underway—but for Michigan’s booming
Raising Wages Isn’t Working—Here’s What Michigan Retailers Are Doing Instead
DETROIT - Michigan retailers don’t have a hiring problem. They have a retention problem. Hiring
The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future of Business and News
Technology has become an integral force in shaping modern society, affecting everything from how businesses
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
How To Make Sure People Take Your Business Seriously
Startups are notoriously difficult to get right, which is why so many of them fail
Important Things to Think About Before Outsourcing
Outsourcing is the process of hiring another individual or company, to handle particular business activities
Can Your Car Keep Up? 6 Car Technologies Transforming the Future of Driving
As the world evolves, so does the technology driving our lives, literally. Michigan, a cornerstone
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
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
Great Lakes Cultivars Looking For Farmers To Raise Its Hemp – Spoiler, They Provide Everything
LANSING - Ed Saleh and Kelli Sneed, from International Harvest Ventures, are recruiting famers to
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
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
Airports Set To Switch To Smart Phones For Boarding Passes And Check-Ins
LONDON - Boarding passes and traditional check-ins are set to be abolished as part of
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