Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What A New Robotics Survey Signals — And Why Elon Musk’s Humanoid Robots Matter
DETROIT - A new industry survey from Universal Robots makes one thing clear: artificial intelligence is leaving the screen and entering
Michigan Data Centers By The Numbers
How much power does a data center use? A single hyperscale data center typically consumes 300 to 500 megawatts of electricity
AI’s Hidden Cost: How Billionaire-Built Data Centers Are Testing Michigan’s Power Grid
ANN ARBOR - The artificial intelligence boom has a physical footprint — and it’s far larger than most people realize. Behind
Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Development Put Michigan At A Crossroads As Lawmakers, Industry And Residents Clash Over Growth And Impact
ANN ARBOR -Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping Michigan’s economic outlook, but the debate in Lansing is no longer just about algorithms
Cannabis News
Detroit News: Whitmer Administration Shields Secret Memo On Marijuana Tax
LANSING - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration, which is using a new tax on marijuana to fund
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Heads to Fast Track—Industry Bleeding Cash as Court Battle Escalates
LANSING - The Michigan Supreme Court has hit pause on a high-stakes legal battle over
Cannabis Rescheduling Defined On Michigan Marijuana Today
ANN ARBOR - On April 23, the Department of Justice issued an order to reschedule
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
Cannabis Rescheduling Defined On Michigan Marijuana Today
ANN ARBOR - On April 23, the Department of Justice issued an order to reschedule
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
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
Breaking News
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,
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
Michigan Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Industry – Now Comes The Hard Part
Michigan's cannabis market has matured into one of the nation's largest. Now businesses are battling
Does Marijuana Really Help You Sleep? Scientists Say The Answer Isn’t So Simple For Michigan Cannabis Consumers
New research suggests THC may alter brain activity during sleep, but studies also show cannabis
Michigan CRA Disciplines More Than 20 Cannabis Licensees
Tracking Michigan cannabis regulatory enforcement, compliance trends and disciplinary actions. ANN ARBOR – Michigan's Cannabis
Michigan Supreme Court: Marijuana Odor Alone No Longer Justifies Vehicle Searches. Here’s What It Means For Michigan Drivers
LANSING – Seven years after Michigan voters legalized recreational marijuana, the state's highest court has finally
DTE Installing Smart Devices To Prevent Power Outages In Michigan
DETROIT — DTE Energy is working to provide more reliable electricity to customers by installing
Hyundai Will Be First Hybrid Without Gasoline
KOREA - Hyundai will soon be adding a new vehicle to its lineup, and it’s
GM Cutting EV Production In Anticipation Of EV Tax Credit Elimination Sept. 30
DETROIT - Despite back-to-back record sales months, GM said on Thursday that it’s now planning to
Four Million Tons Of White Gold Found In Southern Arizona
ARIZONA - In Southern Arizona, within the historic mining district of the Patagonia Mountains, a
Featured News
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 from DTE Energy: Big Tech may
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 than our earlier headlines suggested—and for
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 is expensive. Turnover is what’s killing
MI Tech TV
Does the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Do More Than Provide Business Funding And Tax Credits?
LANSING - Some Michigan legislators are critical of the way the Michigan Economic Development Corp. uses business funding and tax credits to woo businesses to Michigan. MEDC CEO Quentin Messer Jr. addresses those concerns and
Michigan Council Of Women Offering STEM Programs
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Council of Women Offering STEM Programs for Young Women highlights how Michigan STEM programs are opening new pathways for girls and young women interested in technology. Currently, several hands-on initiatives are helping
AI Conversion Intelligence: Why 2026 Will Reward Speed, Structure, and Marketing Momentum
The December 2025 edition of MITechTV explored AI Conversion Intelligence as digital strategist Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, joined host Mike Brennan. In an earlier segment, Oztalay explained how AI is reshaping visibility and
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
Michigan Company Lands $25 Million Order To Build 4,000 Attack Drones In Auburn Hills
An Auburn Hills company that grew out of drone entertainment technology has landed a minimum
AI Agents Are Breaking Out — And Michigan Companies May Not Be Ready
ANN ARBOR — Michigan companies racing to deploy autonomous artificial intelligence may be creating a
Two Michigan Tossups Could Help Decide Control Of U.S. House
With 41 days remaining before the Nov. 3 election, two Republican-held Michigan congressional districts are
The Importance of Building an Emergency Fund Before You Start Trading
Crypto trading has a way of making patience feel optional. Prices move fast, timelines feel
Advanced Technologies
AI Agents in Marketing: Why the Marketing Team You Built Five Years Ago Won’t Work Today
BIRMINGHAM - AI agents in marketing are changing how businesses structure their marketing departments, execute campaigns, and connect strategy with lead
SmartBracket: AI That Helps You Win Your March Madness Office Pool
LANSING - Every March millions of Americans fill out NCAA tournament brackets… and most of them lose. Why? Because picking winners
AI Could Replace Real Estate Agents — And Lawyers and Doctors May Be Next
ANN ARBOR = Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries once thought immune to automation, and the U.S. real estate business could
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 growing uncertainty about their skills and
Science Tech
Some Researchers Think Comet 3I/Atlas Is Covert Deadly Alien Technology
BOSTON - A small group of researchers believe 3I/ATLAS, hurtling towards Earth, is not a comet, but covert alien technology that has been sent here by a potentially aggressive alien civilization. The most notable member
Straight Out Of Sci-Fi – Space Force Rushes to Complete First Orbital Carrier
WASHINGTON DC - As tensions escalate in the realm of space exploration, the U.S. Space Force's collaboration with Gravitics to develop an orbital aircraft carrier marks a pivotal step in securing American dominance and enhancing
US Researchers Discover $8.4 Billion Treasure Trove Lying Around
AUSTIN - While America has long depended on China for rare earth elements, perhaps America’s newly found treasure will change that. As per a more recent study, about $8.4 billion worth of rare earth minerals
Scientists Develop Breakthrough To Transform Lunar Soil Into Fuel And Oxygen
BEIJING - In an unprecedented breakthrough, scientists in China have developed a novel technology that can convert lunar soil into essential resources like fuel and oxygen, potentially revolutionizing future space exploration and sustaining human life
The Impact On Michigan Of the Supreme Court Striking Down Gov. Whitmer’s COVID-19 Executive Orders
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown developed a model that shows the health and financial impact by New Year's Day of the Michigan Supreme Court striking down Gov. Whitmer's executive orders on masks, lockdowns, and
Virtual Job Fair Oct. 27 For SE Michigan Employers To Recruit Direct Care Workers
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Adult Services Agency has partnered with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to host a virtual job fair for Southeast Michigan
COVID-19 Infection Rate Could Go 3X By Xmas
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown's modeling shows that the COVID-19 virus could increase three-fold from Halloween to New Year's Day 2021 as people in northern states hunker down for winter in what is also
Fred Brown: COVID-19 Potential Deaths In US In 2020 Could Rise To 600,000
ANN ARBOR - In November and December, when everyone moves inside in the United States, the COVID-19 death rate could climb to 5000 deaths a day and perhaps a total of 600,000 deaths by the
WMed Innovation Center Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration Sept 20
KALAMAZOO - On Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 pm, the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation Center is hosting its 20th anniversary with a reception and open house. Special guest will be Lt.
Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene To Extend Life
NEW YORK - The successful transfer of a gene that produces HMW-HA paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too. In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred
Aggressive Cancer Cells Transformed Into Healthy Cells in Breakthrough
NEW YORK - A particularly aggressive form of childhood cancer that forms in muscle tissue might have a new treatment option on the horizon. Scientists have successfully induced rhabdomyosarcoma cells to transform into normal, healthy muscle
CCA Health Michigan Invests $25K To Fight Food Insecurity In Michigan
DETROIT – CCA Health Michigan, a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers high-quality health plans designed for older adults and individuals with significant needs, today announced $12,500 in philanthropic donations to both the Food Bank
WMed Innovation Center Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration Sept 20
KALAMAZOO - On Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 pm, the Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Innovation Center is hosting its 20th anniversary with a reception and open house. Special guest will be Lt.
Scientists Successfully Transfer Longevity Gene To Extend Life
NEW YORK - The successful transfer of a gene that produces HMW-HA paves the way for improving the health and lifespan of humans, too. In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists at the University of Rochester have successfully transferred
Aggressive Cancer Cells Transformed Into Healthy Cells in Breakthrough
NEW YORK - A particularly aggressive form of childhood cancer that forms in muscle tissue might have a new treatment option on the horizon. Scientists have successfully induced rhabdomyosarcoma cells to transform into normal, healthy muscle
CCA Health Michigan Invests $25K To Fight Food Insecurity In Michigan
DETROIT – CCA Health Michigan, a mission-driven healthcare services organization that offers high-quality health plans designed for older adults and individuals with significant needs, today announced $12,500 in philanthropic donations to both the Food Bank
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
New Car Loan Tax Break Has a Catch: Many Michigan Vehicles Won’t Qualify
DETROIT — A new federal tax break aimed at helping Americans afford new cars is
High Torque, Non Rare Earth Motors Made In Michigan
FARMINGTON HILLS - Modal Motors designs and manufactures electric propulsion systems using standard domestic materials.
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
Ford’s Mechanic Shortage Signals a Broader Workforce Misalignment — Not a Lack of Willing Workers
DEARBORN - When Ford Motor Company says it cannot fill thousands of open mechanic jobs
PlanetM Teams With WardsAuto To Host Match Meetings At Interiors Conference
LANSING - PlanetM is teaming up with WardsAuto to host Match Meetings at their upcoming
Michigan Connected Vehicle Security Startup Karamba Security Raises $10 Million
BLOOMFIELD HILLS - Connected vehicle security startup Karamba Security Ltd. announced it has raised $10 million in another
Digital and Mobile
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
Cybersecurity Companies Raised $17.6 Billion So Far In 2024, Only 1% Less Than 2023
NEW YORK - The surging cost of cybercrime, expected to jump from a shocking $9.2
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,
MITechNews Readers Get Free Tickets To Mobility Mondays Launch Nov. 11
DETROIT – Mobility Mondays, a new quarterly breakfast series aimed at highlighting the state’s rapidly
Nessel Joins Anti-Robocall Fight With Other AGs, Phone Companies
LANSING - Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with 50 other attorneys general and 12 telecommunication
Pitch Club Michigan Offers Mobility Contest: Deadline To Apply July 28
DETROIT - Pitch Club Michigan is excited to announce a special Mobility themed event, happening
World’s Top Ransomware Hacker Identified, Chinese Hack US Infrastructure
ANN ARBOR - Law enforcement in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia today jointly
Cyber Patriot Founder Gets MCWT Education Award
YPSILANTI - Tamara Shoemaker, VP, CyberPatriot, Co-Founder Midwest CISSE Chapter, won the Michigan Council of
Ascension Health Cyber Attack Impact In Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - Ascension Health, the nation's largest chain of Catholic hospitals, said it was responding
ISSA Motor City Meeting May 16 – Cybersecurity From FBI’s Perspective
LIVONIA - FBI Special Agent Benjamin Simon will talk about cybersecurity from the FBI's perspective
Important Business Lessons We Can Learn from the Sports Betting Industry
DETROIT - Nowadays, over a dozen states have legalized online sports betting in the U.S.
Low-Income Households In Michigan Eligible For Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
LANSING - Michiganders who meet income eligibility requirements or have been financially impacted by COVID-19
Fanuc Expands Robot Line
ROCHESTER HILLS—Fanuc America, a supplier of factory automation and robotics, announced an expansion of its
Baker College Gets $25 Million Grant To Implement Augmented Reality Curriculum
OWOSSO – Baker College has received a $25 million grant from EON Reality to launch a
Business and Finance
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
New Community Transformation Fund Completes First Close Of Second Venture Fund
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF), a statewide venture capital fund based in Grand Rapids,
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,
Is Ohio Senate Bill 56 Really About Protecting Monopolies?
COLUMBUS - Ohio Senate Bill 56 is proposed legislation that would amend certain aspects of the current
Ohio Lawmaker Gets Death Threats Over SB56 Cannabis Bill
COLUMBUS - An Ohio lawmaker says he’s received death threats over a cannabis bill currently
Sale Of delta-8 Intoxicating Hemp Set To End Dec. 2
COLUMBUS - The statewide sale of “intoxicating hemp” products can continue until Dec. 2, a
Survey: Ohioans Want More Cannabis Dispensaries
COL.UMBUS - Ohio residents like their cannabis dispensaries and support the construction of more in
Skip Simms Co Founder Of Michigan Angel Funds Provides Financing Tips For Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR - Entrepreneurs need to know how to approach angel investors in hopes of
$100,000 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest Announces 10 Semifinalists
DETROIT - The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown, the small business competition responsible for launching some
Empowering Women In Technology Ann Arbor Meet Up May 2
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Council Of Women in Technology offers women the opportunity to
Bamboo Detroit Ann Arbor Co-Working Space Grand Opening April 18
ANN ARBOR - Bamboo Detroit, a co-working space developed by Amanda Lewan, expanded into Royal
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
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- Bernie Sanders Unveils Bill Targeting AI Billions, Plans To Create $7 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund That Sends Americans $1,000 Checks Each Year
