MI Tech TV
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 Jobs are available and also what impact Artificial Intelligence is having on them. In
Bedrock Detroit Drone Delivery Program Takes Flight
DETROIT - Imagine a drone flying important papers or packages from roof top to roof top in a dense urban setting like Detroit. Imagine no more. Bedrock Detroit demonstrated is drone delivery system during a
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Fall Events
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all the fall events for the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. Girls Rock IT: Cybersecurity Girls GET-IT Day GET-IT Connection Summit Girls Rock IT: Coding for Good
Breaking News
Supreme Court Hands Michigan Major Win in Line 5 Fight—But Bigger Questions Loom on Spill Risk, Economic Fallout
LANSING - Michigan just scored a significant legal victory in one of its most consequential
$166B Tariff Refund Wave Begins—Michigan Manufacturers, Auto Suppliers Could See Windfall
Freight trucks cross the Ambassador Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, one of the busiest U.S.-Canada
Who Pays to Fix Michigan’s Dams? The Answer May Be No One — At Least Not Yet
The 2020 Midland dam failures exposed the financial reality of Michigan’s aging infrastructure: when dams
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
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
Who’s Winning—and Losing—in Michigan’s Cannabis Market
This is Part 3 of our ongoing series on Michigan’s cannabis market transformation. ANN ARBOR
Michigan Clarifies 24% Cannabis Wholesale Tax Rules as Supreme Court Showdown Looms—and April 20 Payment Deadline Hits
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Treasury has issued updated guidance on the state’s new
New Opportunities To Help Nonprofits And Public Institutions Unlock Clean Energy Tax Credits
LANSING - Two new opportunities will support nonprofits, public institutions, and other tax-exempt entities in
Huge US White Gold Deposit Could Produce 5,000 Tons Annually
TEXAS - A massive U.S. white gold deposit has been revealed, and experts contend it
General Motors Bringing Back Bolt EV, Chevy’s Most Affordable Electric Car
DETROIT - Most new EVs in the U.S. still cost over $55,000, but luckily for
European Solar Manufacturer Shuts Down US Operations When Funding Dried Up
ARIZONA - A major solar manufacturer has shut down its U.S. facility before production fully
Ohio Legalized Cannabis Sales Came Quickly – The City Money Didn’t
COLUMBUS - Most people assumed Ohio’s marijuana revenue would work the same way legalization did.
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Push Targets Legislature’s Rewrite Of Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates are renewing their push to put the state’s marijuana laws
Ohio Cannabis Tops $1B as Regulation Tightens and Michigan’s New 24% Wholesale Tax Reshapes Midwest Competition
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s legal cannabis market reached a major benchmark in 2025, surpassing $1 billion
Michigan Cannabis Sales Slip in 2025 as Market Matures, New Wholesale Tax Reshapes 2026 Outlook
Michigan’s legal cannabis market closed 2025 with a modest decline, marking a clear shift from
Featured News
“Automating Jobs That Suck”: How AI Is Changing Michigan Hiring
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids–based Acrisure plans to eliminate approximately 400 positions, including about 200 in Michigan, as the global insurance
Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan
WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading into the November 2026 midterm elections,
Whitmer Takes Michigan’s $30B Defense Industry Global — With TACOM At The Core
Michigan’s defense and aerospace sector supports 160,000 jobs. A new strategy aims to capture more federal and international investment. LANSING —
Michigan
Cadillac Concept Car ‘Back To The Future’
DETROIT - Cadillac has just unwrapped its Elevated Velocity concept, a futuristic electric crossover with gullwing
Should Palisades Nuclear Plant In South Haven Get Restarted?
ANN ARBOR - Should the shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant in South Haven along the shores
Astemo To Build Regional Headquarters In Wixom, Hire 150 Engineers
FARMINGTON HILLS - Astemo Americs will invest $95 million to develop a new regional headquarters
Lawrence Tech Making Changes To Campus, Degree Programs
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is making a changes to its campus and to some
Cadillac Concept Car ‘Back To The Future’
DETROIT - Cadillac has just unwrapped its Elevated Velocity concept, a futuristic electric crossover with gullwing
Should Palisades Nuclear Plant In South Haven Get Restarted?
ANN ARBOR - Should the shuttered Palisades Nuclear Plant in South Haven along the shores
Astemo To Build Regional Headquarters In Wixom, Hire 150 Engineers
FARMINGTON HILLS - Astemo Americs will invest $95 million to develop a new regional headquarters
Lawrence Tech Making Changes To Campus, Degree Programs
SOUTHFIELD - Lawrence Technological University is making a changes to its campus and to some
Ohio Legalized Cannabis Sales Came Quickly – The City Money Didn’t
COLUMBUS - Most people assumed Ohio’s marijuana revenue would work the same way legalization did.
Ohio Cannabis Referendum Push Targets Legislature’s Rewrite Of Voter-Approved Law
COLUMBUS - Ohio cannabis advocates are renewing their push to put the state’s marijuana laws
Ohio Cannabis Tops $1B as Regulation Tightens and Michigan’s New 24% Wholesale Tax Reshapes Midwest Competition
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s legal cannabis market reached a major benchmark in 2025, surpassing $1 billion
Michigan Cannabis Sales Slip in 2025 as Market Matures, New Wholesale Tax Reshapes 2026 Outlook
Michigan’s legal cannabis market closed 2025 with a modest decline, marking a clear shift from
For $625,000, You Can Buy A Piece Of Hell In Michigan
The quirky Livingston County tourist destination known for novelty weddings, souvenir shops and “Hell freezes
Trump’s Grip On GOP Tightens After Massie Defeat As Republicans Navigate Falling Poll Numbers
WASHINGTON DC - The political warning signs for Republicans are growing more complicated heading into
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
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
Advanced Technologies
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
Study: Artificial Intelligence Chatbots May Be Developing Their Own Survival Drive
DETROIT - AI chatbots may be developing their own "survival drive" by refusing commands to shut themselves down, an AI safety
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Delta’s AI Pricing Means Higher Fares For Wealthier Flyers
MINNEAPOLIS - Delta Air Lines has been using AI to help set the price of some tickets. “A super analyst” working “24
AI’s Ability To Translate Speech Accurately Bring Mankind Closer To Singularity
NEW YORK - In the world of artificial intelligence, the idea of “singularity” looms large. This slippery concept describes the moment
General Motors To Sell EV Batteries For Storage Systems To Power Nevada Microgrid
DETROIT - General Motors signed a “non-binding memorandum of understanding” to deploy new and used electric vehicle batteries for storage systems
U-M Researchers Discover AI Thinks Like Us
ANN ARBOR— Imagine a self-driving car navigating downtown traffic. To avoid a collision, it must judge whether the pedestrian at the
Science Tech
Nexus Supercomputer Could Reshape How Humanity Tackles Complex Challenges
ATLANTA - In the heart of Georgia Tech’s laboratories, an ambitious technological revolution is underway. This endeavor, centered around the upcoming supercomputer Nexus, promises to reshape how humanity tackles its most complex challenges. Funded with
Harvard Astronomer Contends On CNN That Interstellar Object Could Be Alien Craft
BOSTON - A Harvard astronomer explained why an unidentified object detected this summer could potentially be an alien spacecraft. Avi Loeb, the chair of the university's astronomy department, appeared Thursday on "CNN This Morning" to discuss speculation about
Report: America’s Top 10 UFO Hotspots
Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just love a good extraterrestrial mystery, there’s no denying the US has had its fair share of strange lights in the sky. From desert highways to sleepy suburban
Alien Probe Could Reach Earth By Thanksgiving
BOSTON - A Harvard astrophysicist has revealed the exact date a mysterious "interstellar object" is set to reach our planet. Professor Avi Loeb has been monitoring what he has dubbed an "alien probe" since its discovery on July
MIOSHA Issues Emergency Rules To Control COVID-19 Spread In The Workplace
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed her concurrence of the need for a comprehensive set of Emergency Rules that will help protect Michigan workers, businesses, customers and communities from the spread of COVID-19. The new
Reopening Survey: Only 28 Percent of Workers Expect Return to Workplace by End of 2020
NEW YORK - As new COVID-19 cases continue rising, a survey of US employees finds that only 28 percent expect returning to the workplace by the end of 2020. The Conference Board survey also reveals
LTU Professor Gets Grant To Train Small Construction Companies On COVID Safety
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University is offering free COVID-19 safety training to construction firms with fewer than 100 employees under a grant from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The training will be offered on the
New Student Tech Improves The ‘COVID Classroom’
GRAND RAPIDS—The Grand Rapids training company Become Unmistakable LLC has rolled out Student uMap, a new product designed to ease the pains and frustration of today’s “COVID classrooms.” Company officials say the new application allows
New Drug Combo May Reverse Aging In Just One Week
BOSTON - Harvard researchers found a “chemical cocktail” that helped reverse aging in mice within a week by rejuvenating old cells within muscles, tissues, and some organs. Aging and longevity expert David Sinclair, who is a
University Of Detroit Mercy’s New STAR Center Will Create Healthcare Stars
DETROIT—Tucked away in University of Detroit Mercy’s (UDM) College of Health Professions on the McNichols Campus is a facility that looks like a working hospital. Wide hallways and doors accommodate the movement of beds from
LynxDx Acquires Integra Biosciences’ Pipettes To Combat Prostate Cancer
ANN ARBOR - LynxDx, an Ann Arbor diagnostics laboratory specializing in prostate cancer screening and risk prediction, acquired liquid handling solutions from INTEGRA Biosciences to streamline its sample preparation for high throughput COVID-19 testing. The
Youth Gene – Biological Fountain Of Youth – Found By Scientists
NEW YORK - Absence of Chinmo in imaginal cells suppresses wing growth (left) compared to control wing precursor tissue (middle), while overexpression of the Chinmo gene induces tissue overgrowth, as occurs in processes tumors (right).
New Drug Combo May Reverse Aging In Just One Week
BOSTON - Harvard researchers found a “chemical cocktail” that helped reverse aging in mice within a week by rejuvenating old cells within muscles, tissues, and some organs. Aging and longevity expert David Sinclair, who is a
University Of Detroit Mercy’s New STAR Center Will Create Healthcare Stars
DETROIT—Tucked away in University of Detroit Mercy’s (UDM) College of Health Professions on the McNichols Campus is a facility that looks like a working hospital. Wide hallways and doors accommodate the movement of beds from
LynxDx Acquires Integra Biosciences’ Pipettes To Combat Prostate Cancer
ANN ARBOR - LynxDx, an Ann Arbor diagnostics laboratory specializing in prostate cancer screening and risk prediction, acquired liquid handling solutions from INTEGRA Biosciences to streamline its sample preparation for high throughput COVID-19 testing. The
Youth Gene – Biological Fountain Of Youth – Found By Scientists
NEW YORK - Absence of Chinmo in imaginal cells suppresses wing growth (left) compared to control wing precursor tissue (middle), while overexpression of the Chinmo gene induces tissue overgrowth, as occurs in processes tumors (right).
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Rivian Sets Its Sights On Launching Second-Generation Midsize SUV, Cutting Prices
IRVINE, Ca. - As the EV market enters choppy waters, legacy automakers are pulling back
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee – Boxier, Powered By Four-Cylinder Engine
DETROIT - The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which the company unveiled on Oct. 28, was
Panasonic Battery Breakthrough Will Supercharge Tesla Performance
DETROIT - The year 2027 is poised to be a big one for electric vehicles.
Japan Mobility Show Update With Paul Eisenstein
TOKYO - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV Producer Mike Brennan from Japan,
Toyota Research Institute To Open Automated Vehicle Proving Grounds In October
OTTAWA LAKE - The Toyota Research Institute will build a closed-course 60-acre test facility at
Detroit-China Border Investment Summit Recap With Milan Stevanovich
ROYAL OAK - Milan Stevanovich, vice president of global strategy for the Detroit Chinese Business
Digital and Mobile
MSU, Merit Network Complete Statewide Broadband Infrastructure Project
EAST LANSING—Merit Network Inc., the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit connectivity provider, and Michigan State University have
CrowdStrike Network Breakdown Analyzed by Dan Lohrmann From Presidio
EAST LANSING - On July 19, 2024, a CrowdStrike software update unleashed mayhem on computer
DEF_CON Political Fundraiser 2024 Backing Kamala Harris
LAS VEGAS — At the largest hacker conference in the world this week, DEFCON 2024,
Volunteer Hckers Combine To Protect American Water Systems, Schools
LAS VEGAS — DEF CON, the world’s largest hacker conference, is trying to put its
Future Mobility: Limiting The Spread Of Disease Through Bacteria, Virus Resisting Materials
ANN ARBOR - The future of personal mobility likely includes a greater reliance on shared
American Center For Mobility Breaks Ground On Event Center
YPSILANTI – The American Center for Mobility broke ground at its Willow Run site on
Zoom Ride Begins Service At Detroit Metro Airport March 1
DEARBORN – Zoom Ride, a new Michigan-based ride share, will begin services at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Submissions Open For AutoMobili-D Awards In Partnership with NAIAS June 10
LANSING – PlanetM, in partnership with the North American International Auto Show’s mobility showcase, AutoMobili-D, Powered by PlanetM,
Michigan Cyberpatriot Program Seeks Donors To Fund Summer Camps
DEARBORN - The Michigan CyberPatriot Program needs companies and individuals interested in helping develop the
ISSA Motor City Virtual Chapter Meeting April 18 – Data Management for Cybersecurity
SOUTHFIELD - ISSA Motor City Virtual Meeting is scheduled for April 18 at 6 pm
Biden Administration Seeks To Prevent Americans Using Russian-made Software Over National Security Concern
WASHINGTON DC - The Biden administration is preparing to take the unusual step of issuing
Stefanini Group Hires Head Of Security For North America And Asia Pacific
SOUTHFIELD —Stefanini Group, a $1 billion global technology company specializing in digital solutions, has hired Orion
Latest ACSI For Cable, Streaming Shows Signs Of COVID Fatigue
ANN ARBOR—When COVID-19 forced Americans to stay home, many turned to streaming, taking solace in
Amazon US Customers Have Until June 8 To Opt Out Of Mass Wireless Sharing
SEATTLE - Amazon customers have until Tuesday June 8 to opt out of a plan
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Offers Affordable High-Speed Internet
LANSING - Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and The Connecting Michigan Taskforce is encouraging participation
Manufacturing Growth Alliance Supports Smart Factories
ANN ARBOR - Jennifer Deamud, Executive Director of the Manufacturing Growth Alliance, talks about some
Business and Finance
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
Crypto, Gold, and Silver Are Falling Together — and Michigan’s Manufacturing Economy Helps Explain Why
ANN ARBOR - Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, gold, and silver are all declining at the same time
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
How GPU Servers Are Used For AI Projects
From ChatGPT’s unsettling human-like prose to mind-bogging artworks generated by the likes of Midjourney, artificial
Ohio House Lawmakers Drop Social Equity Fund From Pot Tax Distribution, Slash Home Grown Plants
COLUMBUS - Voters who overwhelmingly approved recreational marijuana use in Ohio could soon experience restrictions.
Judge Extends Ohio delta-8 THC Hemp Sales Until December
COLUMBUS - A judge in Franklin County extended his restraining order Thursday that pauses Gov.
Ohio House Regulates delta-8, Changes Voter-Approved Pot Laws
COLUMBUS - The Ohio House passed a bill Wednesday that will make changes to the
Michigan SBDC Hosts Free Small Business Resource And Financing Fair May 2
GRAND RAPIDS - Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to the second annual
TechTown Detroit Marks 20th Anniversary With New Logo
DETROIT - TechTown Detroit is celebrating 20 years since it officially opened its headquarters
St. Clair County Smart Zone Looking To Help Tech Entrepreneurs Build Their Businesses
PORT HURON - Attention entrepreneurs from Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties!
Michigan Small Business Development Center Hosting Virtual Conference March 20
ANN ARBOR - In concert with the nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across
Free Training in Ann Arbor Available To First 2000 Applicants
ANN ARBOR – Want To Get A Job In The Hospitality Industry? Free Training In
WCC, Talent Together Partner To Prepare Teachers To Address Critical Shortage
ANN ARBOR – Washtenaw Community College is partnering with Talent Together in a unique teacher
Toyota Unveils Easily Swappable Hydrogen Fuel Cell Batteries
Toyota is thinking about how we'll power our cars in the future. Fossil fuel, electric,
US Signal Completes Acquisition of OneNeck
GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal Company has successfully completed its acquisition of OneNeck IT Solutions
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
- 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
