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Cybersecurity Pro Dan Lohrmann Updates Threats From DeepSeek, DC Federal Employee Firings
ANN ARBOR - Dan Lohrmann, former Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at the State of Michigan, returns to talk about the latest cyberthreats. Those include a new Chinese Generative Artificial Intelligence tool
Melih Oztalay Presents Harnessing AI for B2B Lead Generation: Transforming Digital Prospecting
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming Business-to-Business (B2B) lead generation by automating processes, personalizing interactions, and leveraging predictive analytics. Businesses are increasingly leveraging AI to streamline prospecting, qualify leads more efficiently, and create personalized engagement strategies
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer – Latest Tech Title
ANN ARBOR - Generative Artificial Intelligence has spawned many new products and services. Now it also has lead to the creation of a new tech title, Chief AI Officer. Steve Ferman, from 4 Pillar Coach,
Breaking News
Davenport University Raises $35.4 Million In ELEVATE Campaign
GRAND RAPIDS – Davenport University announced the successful completion of its historic ELEVATE Campaign, raising
Federal Agency Issues Update On Banks That Serve Cannabis Companies As Trump Weighs Rescheduling
WASHINGTON DC - Federal officials have released updated data on the number of banks reporting
Inside IT-Harvest: A Faster Path to Cybersecurity Vendor Research
Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in technology today.
Ohio Cannabis Sales Surpass $3 Billion So Far In 2025
COLUMBUS - Ohio medical and adult-use marijuana sales have officially surpassed $3 billion, new data from
Matt Gaetz To Get $250,000 From Trulieve If He Can Get Trump To Legalize Pot Nationally
PENSICOLA, FLA. - Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) was reportedly photographed reviewing a document that
Ohio Legislature Fails To Act On Bill To Amend Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS - For the second week in a row, Ohio Senate Bill 56 was up for a possible
Ohio State Rep Voices Support For Not Making Changes To Voter-Approved Cannabis Legalization
COLUMBUS –State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) this week voiced strong support for the position
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Public Meeting Agenda Set For June 26
LANSING - Got a gripe or complaint for the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency? On Thursday
The End Of EVs Has Come, And It’s Toyota’s Fault
TOKYO - The development of electric battery powered vehicles was a gamechanger for the industry
180-Mile EVs Are ‘The Future’ Says Lucid CEO
NEWARK, Calif. - If you want an electric vehicle with the longest range possible, you
China Unveils Its Latest Breakthrough Technology That Could End EV Charging Delays Forever
BEIJING - China is changing the game for electric vehicles with a new way to power
Ann Arbor Promotes Carbon Neutrality Through A2Zero
ANN ARBOR - The A2ZERO Home Energy Rebate program and Home Energy Advisor program are
Comcast RISE To Award 100 Small Businesses In Metro Detroit With $5000 Grant Packages
DETROIT – Comcast announced a new round of 100 businesses in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her monthly update of events and happenings with the
March Madness Propelled Michigan Sports Betting Wagering By 20 Percent In March
LANSING - The Michigan Gaming Control Board released its March sports betting revenue report showing
Consumers Installs Automatic Transfer Reclosers To Improve Reliability
JACKSON–Consumers Energy announced plans to install 123 new automatic transfer reclosers in 2023 to help
Ohio’s First Legal 420 Cannabis Holiday Generates $3 million Jump In Revenue for State’s Dispensaries
COLUMBUS — Sunday marked Ohio’s first legal 420 stoner day and recreational marijuana sales were
Celebrating 4/20 In Ohio? What To Know Before You Buy Your Pot
CINCINATTI - Sunday marks the first 420 − the unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts − since recreational
Michigan Pot Sales In March Reverse 3-Month Decline, Up 14.5 Percent Since February
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales recovered in March posting $276.95 million in sales, up 14.5%
Ohio Republican Lawmakers Seek To Change Voter-Approved Pot Laws
COLUMBUS - Ohio Republican politicians are offering new proposals to change Ohio’s recreational marijuana law
Featured News
Tribal Economic Development Group Waséyabek Invests In Michigan Capital Network
GRAND RAPIDS – Waséyabek, an economic development company in Michigan’s Indian Country, announced that its Board of Directors has agreed to
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
GAC Group Unveils All-Electric Flying Car For Average Consumers
BEIJING - China's GAC Group has unveiled the Govy AirCab, its first mass-produced flying car. It's an electric travel option that
Michigan
Personal Computer Sales To Grow 2.9 Percent To $225 Billion In 2025
NEW YORK - The past three years have been a rough ride for the PC
Grand Rapids To Lansing: 123NET’s Newest ‘Long-Haul’ Fiber Network
SOUTHFIELD – 123NET announced the kickoff of a new fiber long-haul route connecting Grand Rapids
DSM Energy Solutions Offers Mobile Off-Grid EV Charging Stations
BRIGHTON - One of the big problems Electric Vehicle users face outside the home is
Collaborate North America 2025 Cobots Show Jan. 28 In Novi
NOVI - Collaborative robots (cobots) are the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation with the global market
Personal Computer Sales To Grow 2.9 Percent To $225 Billion In 2025
NEW YORK - The past three years have been a rough ride for the PC
Grand Rapids To Lansing: 123NET’s Newest ‘Long-Haul’ Fiber Network
SOUTHFIELD – 123NET announced the kickoff of a new fiber long-haul route connecting Grand Rapids
DSM Energy Solutions Offers Mobile Off-Grid EV Charging Stations
BRIGHTON - One of the big problems Electric Vehicle users face outside the home is
Collaborate North America 2025 Cobots Show Jan. 28 In Novi
NOVI - Collaborative robots (cobots) are the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation with the global market
Ohio’s First Legal 420 Cannabis Holiday Generates $3 million Jump In Revenue for State’s Dispensaries
COLUMBUS — Sunday marked Ohio’s first legal 420 stoner day and recreational marijuana sales were
Celebrating 4/20 In Ohio? What To Know Before You Buy Your Pot
CINCINATTI - Sunday marks the first 420 − the unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts − since recreational
Michigan Pot Sales In March Reverse 3-Month Decline, Up 14.5 Percent Since February
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales recovered in March posting $276.95 million in sales, up 14.5%
Ohio Republican Lawmakers Seek To Change Voter-Approved Pot Laws
COLUMBUS - Ohio Republican politicians are offering new proposals to change Ohio’s recreational marijuana law
NASA: 3I/ATLAS Increasing Speed And Heading Towards Earth
WASHINGTON DC - NASA has spotted an interstellar object that seems to be building speed
Racing Day Returns To Detroit Auto Show January 20
DETROIT — The much-anticipated return of Racing Day at the Detroit Auto Show will take
Solar Panels Could Become Obsolete Because Of New Material
DETROIT - Solar panels could soon be obsolete since researchers at the University of Basque
Small Business Optimism Fell In October To Lowest Reading Of 2025
LANSING – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.6 points in October to 98.2
Advanced Technologies
Pilot Plans for 2,000 Charging Stations
MINNEAPOLIS - Berkshire Hathaway, owner of Pilot Co., announced in its recent earnings report that it plans to develop a nationwide
How Crypto is Changing the Sports Betting Landscape
Photo Credit: Pixels.Com Across the US, sports betting is becoming extremely popular and lucrative as more states move to legalize it.
Crystal Atoms To Become The Future Of Data Storage
NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a way to use single missing atoms in crystals as memory cells, packing terabytes of
AI Could Achieve Singularity By 2026 Equaling General Intelligence
NEW YORK - Since the arrival of the large language models that have now seeped into seemingly every nook and cranny
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI Could Kill All Humans By 2200
MANCHESTER, UK - In a provocative new paper, an English scientist wonders if so-called “artificial intelligence” (AI) is one reason why
The AI Revolution: News and Tools for Business with Melih Oztalay
BIRMINGHAM, MI April 1, 2024 - The AI Revolution continues with an insightful segment on MITechTV, hosted by myself, Mike Brennan,
TrialAssure Offers Anonymize 3.0 That Uses Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence To Share Info
CANTON – Pharmaceutical technology company TrialAssure announced that its flagship product TrialAssure ANONYMIZE® 3.0 is now available. ANONYMIZE allows users across
Report: Artificial Intelligence Could Lead To Human Extinction
WASHINGTON DC - AI may take your job in the somewhat near future — and it may eventually take human life, according to
Science Tech
Where You Live Linked To Dementia Risk And Cognitive Decline
ATHENS, Ga - People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed to more air pollution might face a higher risk, according to a large review
Colossal Ocean Trapped 430 Miles Beneath Earth’s Surface
Imagine the vastness of the world’s oceans. Now, picture an underwater realm three times that size, not spread across the planet’s surface but hidden deep beneath it. A team of scientists has recently uncovered a
$2 Million In Funding Available For STEM Education, Career Exposure
LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s MiSTEM Network launched the latest round of funding in their partnership to support preK-8 STEM education. Approximately $2 million
Japan Is Back With New Liquid Motorsports Fuel To Beat Hydrogen After Historic Failure
TOKYO - After struggling with the challenges of hydrogen-powered vehicles, Japan-based Toyota is back with a new solution to at least one of those challenges. The company has already introduced a new liquid hydrogen system that
State Launches College Town COVID-19 Workplace Safety Program
LANSING - In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19 as students return to Michigan college and university communities, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will host a series of webinars
Hygieia Virtual Insulin Management Program Helps People Control Blood Sugar While Sheltering From COVID
LIVONIA - With coronavirus infection rates fluctuating throughout the United States, millions of people with Type 2 diabetes and uncontrolled blood sugar levels remain at elevated risk for serious complications from the disease. In response,
Infectious Disease Expert Fred Brown: Home COVID-19 Testing Could Create New Normal
ANN ARBOR - Fred Brown provides details on a worldwide survey of epidemiologists. They contend that a combination of vaccines and daily home testing could allow many more people to return to their near normal
MEDC Has $20 Million In COVID Relief For Most Michigan Counties
LANSING–The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced the availability of $20 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funding through the federal CARES Act for unbudgeted expenses used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the
Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 Focus On Medical Device Tech
KALAMAZOO - The Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 in Kalamazoo is the annual gathering of the statewide medtech community. It is designed for attendees to learn about the latest in medical device technologies, regulations
Hygieia Adds Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center As Clinical Partner For d-Nav Insulin Management Program
LIVONIA — Hygieia, a provider of digital therapeutics for insulin management, has added Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center in Dearborn as a clinical partner. The partnership extends Hygieia’s d-Nav network and makes autonomous insulin therapy service
BAMF Health And HealthBar Announce Partnership
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan-based companies HealthBar and BAMF Health announced their partnership in which they will be providing concierge healthcare services to patients who travel to BAMF’s Grand Rapids location for their treatment. The partnership
Doug Lawrence Joins Hygieia As CEO
LIVONIA – Hygieia, a digital therapeutics company for insulin therapy, has appointed Doug Lawrence its chief executive officer, responsible for leading operations, development, and global growth of the company and its d-Nav Insulin Management Program.
Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 Focus On Medical Device Tech
KALAMAZOO - The Michigan Medical Device Summit Sept. 20 in Kalamazoo is the annual gathering of the statewide medtech community. It is designed for attendees to learn about the latest in medical device technologies, regulations
Hygieia Adds Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center As Clinical Partner For d-Nav Insulin Management Program
LIVONIA — Hygieia, a provider of digital therapeutics for insulin management, has added Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center in Dearborn as a clinical partner. The partnership extends Hygieia’s d-Nav network and makes autonomous insulin therapy service
BAMF Health And HealthBar Announce Partnership
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan-based companies HealthBar and BAMF Health announced their partnership in which they will be providing concierge healthcare services to patients who travel to BAMF’s Grand Rapids location for their treatment. The partnership
Doug Lawrence Joins Hygieia As CEO
LIVONIA – Hygieia, a digital therapeutics company for insulin therapy, has appointed Doug Lawrence its chief executive officer, responsible for leading operations, development, and global growth of the company and its d-Nav Insulin Management Program.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Study: EVs Could Save Money For 80 Percent Of Drivers And Up To $8,000 A Year
LONDON - A new study has revealed that electric vehicles could save money for 80% of drivers, with motorists
Report: Auto Pact Needed Tying Duty-Free Vehicle Imports To Canadian Production
TORONTO — A new report suggests that if Canada can’t convince U.S. President Donald Trump
South Korea Scientists Develop EV Battery With 600 Mile Range
ULSAN - South Korean scientists have discovered why a unique battery cathode that could unlock
Trump Tariffs To Drive General Motors, Nissan To Boost Production At US Plants
DETROIT - General Motors and Nissan are boosting production at their US-based plants, while Chrysler-parent
Self-Driving Car Kills Pedestrian – How Does This Impact Autonomous Vehicle Future?
TEMPE, AZ- Despite all the talk about bringing robo-taxis to A City of the Future
Study: Federal Mandates For Connected Vehicles Could Save 44,000 Lives Each Year
ANN ARBOR - Up to 8.1 million car crashes and 44,000 deaths could be prevented
Digital and Mobile
Chinese Hackers In US Electrical Grid, Water Treatment Plants, Infrastructure
BIRMINGHAM - News came out last week that Chinese hackers have been in the US
PSN Technology Survey Seeks Cybersecurity Responses
DEARBORN - Phillipp Emma, CEO of PSN Technology, shares details on a survey he is
MICyberPatriot Program Gets Team Into National Finals
DETROIT - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program, that works with grade school students to make
Chinese Hackers Using Deepfakes In Advanced Mobile Banking Malware Attacks
BEIJING - A Chinese-speaking threat actor codenamed GoldFactory has been attributed to the development of highly sophisticated
AT&T Boosts Mobile Internet Capacity At DTW
DETROIT - AT&T announced it has boosted its mobile internet capacity around Detroit Metropolitan Wayne
Global Smartphone Sales Decline For First Time Since 2004
EGHAM, United Kingdom - For the first time since 2004, smartphone sales to consumers declined
MTAM Seeks Volunteers To Serve Mobile Monday Michigan Events
DETROIT – Have you enjoyed attending an MTAM Mobile Monday Michigan event at one of
J.D. Power Study: Unlimited Data Plans Magic Elixir For Wireless Quality, BYOD Not So Much
COSTA MESA, Calif. - Unlimited data plans are the magic elixir for wireless network quality, while
Artificial Intelligence Comes To Cybersecurity
BIRMINGHAM - Artificial Intelligence exploded on the tech scene a year ago when Open AI
Hackers Use AI To Bypass Biometrics Security
NEW YORK - Hackers are hard at work using advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and
ISSA Motor City And SC2 Host Greater Detroit 2023 Holiday Event Dec. 14
LIVONIA - Join ISSA Motor City/ISC2 Greater Detroit Holiday Event for a discussion on Information
Michigan Cyber Patriot Program Seeks Donations, Mentors To Stay Operational
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan Cyber Patriot is a program aimed at grade-school students to provide them
FCC Votes To Give Households Up To $75 Monthly Discounts For Internet
WASHINGTON DC - The Federal Communications Commission voted Friday to establish a program to offer
Whirlpool Backs State’s 4.0 Accelerators, Including Automation Alley, Lean Rocket Lab, Centrepolis
BENTON HARBOR - As a manufacturer with a reputation for skating the cutting edge of
MPSC Report: Number Of Cable Operators, Subscribers Continued To Decline In 2020
LANSING - The number of video and cable television operators in Michigan declined by one
Michigan Launches Free App To Protect Mobile Devices From Cyber Threats
LANSING - The state of Michigan is now providing residents access to a free mobile
Business and Finance
6 Problematic Commercial Issues A Mentor Can Help You Solve
There are so many benefits to working with a mentor, especially in a commercial setting.
Making Sure Your Business Gets The Money It’s Owed
Money is the fuel that keeps your business moving. Without it, you immediately start running
Using Tech As A Way To Protect your Business
Disasters can come in many different forms. If you want your business to stand the
Edutainment 2.0: Why Blending Education and Entertainment is the Next Big Tech Trend
The line between work and play is fading and fast. Not because we’re lazy—but because
Women Entrepreneurs, Empowering Tech Startups
BIRMINGHAM - The Birmingham Angels are calling all women technology-based entrepreneurs, angel investors, and aspiring
Michigan Capital Network Names Sapna Patel Principal
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network (MCN), the state’s largest association of regional angel investing
MSUFCU Donates $175,000 To Habitat For Humanity And Detroit Public Theatre
EAST LANSING — The Desk Drawer Fund, the philanthropic foundation of MSU Federal Credit Union,
Michigan’s Newest Angel Investing Group, PointeAngels, Details Investment Criteria
GROSSE POINTE - Four-year old PointeAngels (as in Grosse Pointe) is lead by serial entrepreneur
Ohio’s First Legal 420 Cannabis Holiday Generates $3 million Jump In Revenue for State’s Dispensaries
COLUMBUS — Sunday marked Ohio’s first legal 420 stoner day and recreational marijuana sales were
Celebrating 4/20 In Ohio? What To Know Before You Buy Your Pot
CINCINATTI - Sunday marks the first 420 − the unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts − since recreational
Michigan Pot Sales In March Reverse 3-Month Decline, Up 14.5 Percent Since February
LANSING - Michigan cannabis sales recovered in March posting $276.95 million in sales, up 14.5%
Ohio Republican Lawmakers Seek To Change Voter-Approved Pot Laws
COLUMBUS - Ohio Republican politicians are offering new proposals to change Ohio’s recreational marijuana law
