Artificial Intelligence (AI)
US Leads In AI development, Europe Left Behind
DETROIT - The US ranks first in digital infrastructure and in artificial intelligence, demonstrating attractiveness for AI investments and readiness to
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
AI Marketing in 2026: Why Visibility Will Belong to AI-Ready Companies
The December 3, 2025, edition of MITechTV featured Michigan business leader and digital strategist Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, in
Richard Stiennon’s New Book Explores How AI Security Is Reshaping Digital Defense
Artificial intelligence is not just changing business workflows or creative tools - it is reinventing cybersecurity itself. In the latest MITechTV
Cannabis News
Michigan Marijuana Today: Hash Bash Recap
ANN ARBOR - On this edition of Michigan Marijuana Today, long-time cannabis activist Chuck Ream
Ohio Hemp Ban Blocked as Judge Calls Law ‘Discriminatory’—Cannabis Industry Clash Heads to Court
COLUMBUS - An Ohio judge has temporarily halted enforcement of the state’s new ban on
Ohio Hemp Crackdown Sparks Legal Fight—And Puts Michigan Farmers at a Crossroads
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s aggressive move to shut down intoxicating hemp products is now facing a
Ohio’s THC Drink Ban Triggers Lawsuits—And Signals a Coming Midwest Crackdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fast-growing segment of the cannabis-adjacent economy is suddenly on the defensive.
Ohio’s THC Drink Ban Triggers Lawsuits—And Signals a Coming Midwest Crackdown
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fast-growing segment of the cannabis-adjacent economy is suddenly on the defensive.
Did Michigan Lawmakers Bypass Voters? Cannabis Tax Fight Could Reshape Future Ballot Laws
ANN ARBOR — A legal battle now unfolding before the Michigan Supreme Court could have
Michigan’s 24% Cannabis Tax Fight Becomes Constitutional Showdown With Billions at Stake
LANSING — What began as a plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads is rapidly turning
Ohio Moves Toward Vertical Cannabis Expansion — Small Operators Could Finally Break Into Full Market
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new proposal moving through the Ohio legislature could fundamentally reshape the
Breaking News
MICHIGAN’S NEXT ECONOMY – Pentagon Pushes Weapons Production As Iran War Drains Arsenal — Could Michigan Capture Billions?
GM, Ford and thousands of Michigan suppliers could compete for new defense business — and
Michigan Workers Lose Ground As Jobs Stall And Inflation Eats Wages
DETROIT — Michigan workers are getting squeezed between a weakening job market and rising living
Elon Musk Found A Way Around The Grid. A Michigan Company Says It Can, Too
Brighton-based Bratic Energy says hyperscale AI data centers could generate 100% of their electricity on-site
Pentagon Munitions Concerns Reach White House As Iran War Strains U.S. Arsenal
Analysts warn rebuilding key missile stockpiles could take years, raising questions about America's readiness for
Michigan Keeps Creating Great Ideas. Why Do Startups Leave?
New Innovation Alliance hopes to turn more Michigan inventions into Michigan companies—and keep billions of
The Risk Is Back: Renewed Middle East Fighting Threatens Michigan Drivers, Auto Industry
ANN ARBOR — Michigan drivers may not feel it immediately, but the latest flare-up in
Manufacturing Leads Michigan’s Economy Higher as West Michigan Posts Best Performance in Five Years
GRAND RAPIDS - While headlines over the past several months have focused on tariffs, inflation
Could Congress Prevent A 22% Social Security Benefit Cut? Bipartisan Senate Plan Would Make High Earners Pay More
Proposal from Republican Bernie Moreno and Democrat Elizabeth Warren would eliminate the Social Security payroll
Energy Hub Includes 25 Million Solar Panels And 3,000 Turbines
AUSTRALIA - The Western Green Energy Hub in Western Australia is planned to be one
Report: Underground Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years
NEW YORK - A hidden source of clean energy could power the planet for more
Bladeless Wind Turbine Generates Clean Power With No Bird Kill
SPAIN - Across the world, wind power is growing fast—but not fast enough. To meet
Doomsday Glacier Cracks Could Raise Sea Levels And Flood Coastal Cities Worldwide
ANTARCTICA - The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is nearly 80 miles wide, making it
Featured News
SPECIAL REPORT: Michigan’s Restaurant Workforce Crisis
Operators facing labor shortages are exploring tax-advantaged benefit models to improve retention and reduce hiring costs. DETROIT - Michigan’s restaurant industry
Preventive Care Benefits Help Retail Employers Cut Turnover, Lower Payroll Taxes, Boost Worker Pay
Program gaining traction among cannabis dispensaries, restaurants and small retailers facing high employee turnover. PINCKNEY - Discover how the new wellness
Workforce Stability Becoming A Priority For Cannabis Retailers
DETROIT — Cannabis dispensaries across the United States are facing a growing workforce challenge: retaining employees in a rapidly expanding but
MI Tech TV
Annual TEDx Returns To Detroit And Takes Attendees Inside The Talk
DETROIT - TEDxDetroit is gathering the region’s leading thinkers, designers, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists and artists in Detroit for a one-day event of storytelling, collaboration and connection on Wednesday, November 12th at the Durfee Innovation Society.
Japan Mobility Show Update With Paul Eisenstein
TOKYO - Long-time auto reporter Paul Eisenstein joins MITech TV Producer Mike Brennan from Japan, where he's covering the Japan Mobility Show. He talks about the popular and very tiny Kei Cars, about the hybrids
IT-Harvest Launches Security Stack Analysis
IT Harvest’s new Cybersecurity Stack Analysis feature brings AI-powered mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST, MITRE, and CIS frameworks—helping organizations identify coverage gaps and redundancies in seconds. Mike Brennan of MITechNews recently reconnected with longtime
Michigan
LTU’s 2026 Robofest Will Have Students Building Bridges
SOUTHFIELD —Robofest, the international youth robotics competition created by Lawrence Technological University professor C.J. Chung
Michigan Works! SE Hosts Event To Empower Employers Through Apprenticeship Innovation
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Works! Southeast invites all employers to attend two dynamic, no-cost events designed
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Fall Events
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all the fall events for the Michigan Council
Davenport University And Amway Sign Partnership To Spur Talent Development
GRAND RAPIDS – Leaders from Davenport University and Amway formalized their commitment to higher education
LTU’s 2026 Robofest Will Have Students Building Bridges
SOUTHFIELD —Robofest, the international youth robotics competition created by Lawrence Technological University professor C.J. Chung
Michigan Works! SE Hosts Event To Empower Employers Through Apprenticeship Innovation
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Works! Southeast invites all employers to attend two dynamic, no-cost events designed
Michigan Council of Women In Technology Fall Events
SOUTHFIELD - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to update all the fall events for the Michigan Council
Davenport University And Amway Sign Partnership To Spur Talent Development
GRAND RAPIDS – Leaders from Davenport University and Amway formalized their commitment to higher education
Michigan Economy Checkup: Jobs Slip Statewide While West Michigan Manufacturing Holds Strong
ANN ARBOR - Michigan lost 25,000 employed workers in August, its unemployment rate climbed to
Why Are Helicopters Flying Low Over Michigan Power Lines? ITC Explains
NOVI - ITC is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment
Michigan Has 2 Million Pounds Of Cannabis — Why Can’t Growers Sell It Outside The State?
DETROIT - Michigan has a marijuana problem that sounds like it should have an easy
Job Market Still Tough: How To Stand Out And Use AI To Land Your Next Job
ANN ARBOR - The job market remains challenging, with many applicants sending out dozens of
Advanced Technologies
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
Embrace Artificial Intelligence To Keep Your Job Relevant
ANN ARBOR - Gary Erickson, managing partner at Executive Search Partners, said people today should not be worried about whether artificial
$260,000 Available To Help Michigan Manufacturers Launch Employee Transportation Programs
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is encouraging manufacturers and their workforce/non-profit partners to apply for a
Science Tech
Northern Michigan Sound Alarm Over Billions In Pending Medicaid Cuts
LANSING — Northern Michigan hospitals are sounding the alarm that billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid will force healthcare providers — especially those in rural areas — to make tough decisions about what services
Michigan Residents Have Reported Three Dozen UFO In 2025 Alone
DETROIT - Michigan residents have reported 36 UFO sightings this year, most recently on June 29 a person reported seeing a mass group of reflective objects near Detroit. "Mass grouping of high altitude random pattern reflective
Did the Pentagon Spread False UFO Stories?
WASHINGTON DC - A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that the Pentagon itself fueled much of the “mythology” surrounding UFO stories. Citing current and former government sources, reporters Joel Schectman and Aruna Viswanatha write
Quantum Leap Could Make Electronics One Thousand Times Faster
BOSTON - In a groundbreaking advancement poised to revolutionize the electronics industry, researchers have unveiled a quantum material technique that promises to make devices 1,000 times faster and exponentially smaller, heralding a new era of
So What’s Next For The COVID-19 Pandemic?
ANN ARBOR - Our Infectious disease expert Fred Brown attempts to answer that question as states reopen with mixed results. Michigan has been one of the best at controlling spread of the virus, but Gov.
COVID-19 Impact On Virtual Seminars, AirBnB, K-12 School Reopenings
ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV July 13, Attorney Enrico Schaefer will discuss COVID-19’s impact on temporary hotel room providers such as AirBnB and the millions of dollars in claims filed by them against the
Pure Michigan Business Connect Matches PPE Needs With Suppliers
ANN ARBOR - Bobby Chasnis, director of the Pure Michigan Business Connect program, and Colin Dillon talks about the Pure Michigan Connect PPE matchmaking efforts, plus announced a new ad campaign called Michigan’s Arsenal of
Researchers Develop Cloth For Face Mask That Could Inactivate COVID-19
DETROIT - Researchers are working to develop cloth that could inactivate or repel coronaviruses—ideally including the one that causes COVID-19—and other pathogens. People can transfer infectious particles to their hands if they touch the front
Zivo Bioscience Receives $1 Million Bridge Financing
BLOOMFIELD HILLS–Zivo Bioscience Inc., a biotech and agriculture-tech research and development company developing medicines and nutritional products from algae cultures, announced a $1 million unsecured six-month loan from Chairman and CEO John Payne. The loan
An Oxygen-Eating Battery Implant Cures 90 Percent Of Cancer In Mice
NEW YORK - Cancer patients undergo chemotherapy or some other mainstream cancer treatment and experience various side effects and intense physical suffering. A team of researchers from Shanghai-based Fudan University claims to have devised anticancer
U-M Health’s Sparrow Acquisition Closes, Creates $7 Billion Health System
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Health has officially acquired Lansing-based Sparrow Health System to become a $7 billion health system with more than 200 sites of care, according to an April 3 news
AI Develops Cancer Treatment In 30 Days – Predicts How Long Patients Have To Live
LONDON - Artificial intelligence has developed a treatment for an aggressive form of cancer in just 30 days and demonstrated it can predict a patient's survival rate using doctors' notes. The breakthroughs were performed by separate
Zivo Bioscience Receives $1 Million Bridge Financing
BLOOMFIELD HILLS–Zivo Bioscience Inc., a biotech and agriculture-tech research and development company developing medicines and nutritional products from algae cultures, announced a $1 million unsecured six-month loan from Chairman and CEO John Payne. The loan
An Oxygen-Eating Battery Implant Cures 90 Percent Of Cancer In Mice
NEW YORK - Cancer patients undergo chemotherapy or some other mainstream cancer treatment and experience various side effects and intense physical suffering. A team of researchers from Shanghai-based Fudan University claims to have devised anticancer
U-M Health’s Sparrow Acquisition Closes, Creates $7 Billion Health System
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan Health has officially acquired Lansing-based Sparrow Health System to become a $7 billion health system with more than 200 sites of care, according to an April 3 news
AI Develops Cancer Treatment In 30 Days – Predicts How Long Patients Have To Live
LONDON - Artificial intelligence has developed a treatment for an aggressive form of cancer in just 30 days and demonstrated it can predict a patient's survival rate using doctors' notes. The breakthroughs were performed by separate
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Auto Loan And Lease Burdens By Generation: How Rising Vehicle Costs Are Pressuring Household Budgets In 2025
ANN ARBOR — As U.S. auto prices and monthly payments hit historic highs, new data
Attorney General Lawsuit Targets Oil Cartel As EV Manufacturing In Michigan Faces Headwinds And Opportunity
LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a high-stakes federal antitrust lawsuit this week targeting
NVIDIA Targets Autonomous Vehicle Bottlenecks As Michigan Pushes Toward Reasoning-Based AI
LAS VEGAS — Autonomous vehicles have been “five years away” for more than a decade.
Michigan’s Future Mobility Economy Is Regional — And The Geography Is The Strategy
LANSING — Michigan’s future mobility economy is no longer defined by a single corridor, company,
Autonomous And Connected Vehicle Infrastructure – Where Are We Today?
DETROIT - In spite of the heavy focus during the last several years on connected
What’s The Regulatory Environment For Autonomous Vehicles?
ROYAL OAK - What’s the regulatory environment for Autonomous Vehicles? Audi is rolling out a
Digital and Mobile
SensCy Appoints Frank Sadeghi President
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — SensCy, a leader in cybersecurity for small and medium sized organizations,
Urgent Windows Security Flaw Lets Hackers Infect Your PC Over Wi-Fi
DETROIT - Hackers often use malicious documents or pirated software as a means of getting their malware onto vulnerable
MICyberPatriot Is Not Only For Kids, But Grandparents Too
ANN ARBOR - MICyberPatriot needs contributions to support its critical mission of increasing the number
May Mobility Rolls Out Detroit Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous vehicle developers May Mobility, announced the launch of the Detroit Automated Driving Systems
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
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
FBI Takes Down Moobot Botnet Used By Russian Military Hackers To Target US Government
WASHINGTON DC - The FBI took down a botnet of small office/home office (SOHO) routers
Aligned Living Campus In Ann Arbor Offers Shared Quarters For Tech Professionals
ANN ARBOR, MI — The latest concept in rental housing for working professionals has opened
New Directions For An Old Robotics Toolbox
QUEENSLAND, Australia - For tens of thousands of students globally, over the last two decades,
Study: Pandemic Increases Streaming Video Usage – No End In Sight
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – As more people stayed at home during 2020 due to the
Digital Media Industry To Hit $292 Billion In 2021, 15 Percent Jump Year-To-Year
DETROIT - Recent years have witnessed a surge in the digital media industry, with Internet
Business and Finance
Why Electricity Plans Now Matter as Much as Internet Speed in Modern Living
Image Source Rapid internet has previously topped the list of requirements that modern households do
Detroit’s New Tech Grant Highlights Bigger Problem: Michigan Startups Struggle To Get The Capital They Need To Grow
DETROIT - Detroit’s launch of a new microgrant program aimed at helping small businesses adopt
How To Keep Your Business Team Healthy
Do you feel as though you aren’t taking good care of your business team? If
How To Make Sure People Take Your Business Seriously
Startups are notoriously difficult to get right, which is why so many of them fail
Ohio Cannabis Companies Sues State Regulator Over Stringent Advertising Rules
DAYTON - Ohio cannabis businesses in a recent lawsuit argue the Ohio Division of Cannabis
Bitcoin Will Remain The Leader In The Cryptocurrency Market, Helping BTC Enthusiasts Earn Passive Income
In 2025, Bitcoin will remain a leading cryptocurrency, attracting both newcomers and experienced investors looking
Kentucky Grow Harvests First Pot Crop, Gov. Says A Whole Lot More Coming
LOUISVILLE - A Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation facility has harvested its first yield of cannabis,
Ohio Cities Promised Tax Dollars From Dispensaries, But No Money Has Been Paid
COLUMBUS - Whether city officials across Ohio perceived it as a goose that would lay
Events Galore For Women And Girls From Michigan Council Of Women In Technology
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock provides her monthly updates on all the programs on Michigan
U-M’s Innovation Partnerships Awarded $5M To Establish Statewide Venture Fund
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan's Innovation Partnerships has received $5 million from the Michigan Economic
Mark Your Calendars For Tech Town Start Studio MVP Demo Day
DETROIT - Join TechTown Detroit for the Start Studio MVP Winter 2024 Demo Day on
Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday Virtual Pitch Session Jan. 30
KALAMAZOO - Join Kalamazoo Venture Tuesday Jan. 30 at 9 am for an online pitch
SkillFusion To Address EV Charger Reliability With Certified Skilled Workers
DETROIT - As the electric vehicle market surges, reliable charging infrastructure is more critical than
Buy Michigan Now Holiday Gift Guide Now Available
NOVI - If you want to buy Michigan-made products for the Holidays to support Michigan
123NET Partners With Pistons As Network Service Provider
DETROIT - 123NET announced a partnership with the Detroit Pistons, naming 123NET as the Pistons
MCWT Update: Luminescence Gala Nov. 11 MGM Grand Detroit
DETROIT - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation is hosting its 2023 Luminescence
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
