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Serial Tech Entrepreneur Keith Brophy Presents His Annual Tech Trends
GRAND RAPIDS - It's been a ritual in West Michigan that serial tech entrepreneur Keith Brophy, CEO of Mentavi Health, presents his Tech Trends report. His predictions featured the following trends: Ten Trends 1. Hybrid
Mastering the AI-Enhanced Customer Journey from Awareness to Advocacy
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s becoming the backbone of modern marketing. Gone are the days when AI was reserved for advanced tech teams or enterprise budgets. Now,
GEM Publishes Roadmap To 2030 Focused On Auto Industry
DETROIT - The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), a signature program of the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), has launched the Road to 2030 – a bold effort to identify forward-looking insights around the technologies and
Breaking News
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
America’s Retirement System Faces a Hidden Risk: The Workers Paying In—but Never Cashing Out
ANN ARBOR - For decades, America’s retirement system has depended on a simple equation: workers
Michigan Power Bills Are Rising—AI and EV Demand May Be Why
DETROIT - Michigan’s logistics and manufacturing backbone is facing a growing threat that’s no longer
Why Michigan Grocery Prices Could Be About to Rise Again
DETROIT - Michigan shoppers may soon feel a new wave of price increases at the
Rising War Costs Put Rural Michigan Healthcare in the Crosshairs
As federal lawmakers weigh how to fund escalating military operations, healthcare programs that support Michigan’s
Americans Distrust the Economy—but Still Bet on Themselves as Gas Prices and Spending Cuts Loom
ANN ARBOR — Americans are sending a mixed economic signal: they don’t trust the national
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
Michigan Auto Sales Face Squeeze as Tariffs and Iran War Drive Up Car and Gas Prices
DETROIT — New car prices are rising again in the United States, but this time
1,700 Sheep Under Solar Panels Enhances Clean Energy, Quality Of Wool
AUSTRALIA - It’s not every day that an experiment involving 1,700 merino sheep and solar
U-M Engineers Develop EV Batteries That Can Charge 500 Percent Faster In Cold Weather
ANN ARBOR - A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of
DTE Completes Construction on Pine River Solar Park
DETROIT - DTE Energy announced that construction has been completed at Pine River Solar Park
South Korea Scientists Develop EV Battery With 600 Mile Range
ULSAN - South Korean scientists have discovered why a unique battery cathode that could unlock
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Asks Dispos To Report Customers Who Want To Buy More Than Legal Limit of Pot
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency wants pot dispensaries to report customers who possess illegal
Ohio Legislature Could Pass delta-8 Regs, Modify Pot Rules By Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS — A Republican state Senator who has been instrumental in the legislation that aims
Ohio Senate Rejects House Changes Scaling Back Voter-Approved Pot Laws And Restricting delta-8 Sales
COLUMBUS - An Ohio bill to significantly revise the state’s marijuana program, while adding new restrictions
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.
Featured News
Michigan Unveils First-Ever Economic Transition Strategy To Prepare Workers, Communities, And Industry For Structural Change
DETROIT — Michigan helped build the industries that built America. Now, as those industries undergo the most significant transformation in generations,
Who Really Pays the Tariffs? Red States, Blue States — And Why Michigan Feels It Most
ANN ARBOR - As the United States heads into the 2026 election year, tariffs are quietly reshaping the political landscape —
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
Michigan
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Names Lori Koza Executive Director
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Lori Koza its executive
Study: Working Remotely From Home Makes Us Happier
PERTH, Australia - Scientists have spent four years diving deep into the world of remote
Small Business Survey: Surge In Health Care Costs Responsible For Hiring Limitations
LANSING – Small business owners across Michigan are united in citing health care costs as
UM Ross Business School Starts Google AI Virtual Teaching Assistant
ANN ARBOR–Google Public Sector and the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Names Lori Koza Executive Director
SOUTHFIELD – Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation has named Lori Koza its executive
Study: Working Remotely From Home Makes Us Happier
PERTH, Australia - Scientists have spent four years diving deep into the world of remote
Small Business Survey: Surge In Health Care Costs Responsible For Hiring Limitations
LANSING – Small business owners across Michigan are united in citing health care costs as
UM Ross Business School Starts Google AI Virtual Teaching Assistant
ANN ARBOR–Google Public Sector and the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University
Cannabis Regulatory Agency Asks Dispos To Report Customers Who Want To Buy More Than Legal Limit of Pot
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency wants pot dispensaries to report customers who possess illegal
Ohio Legislature Could Pass delta-8 Regs, Modify Pot Rules By Thanksgiving
COLUMBUS — A Republican state Senator who has been instrumental in the legislation that aims
Ohio Senate Rejects House Changes Scaling Back Voter-Approved Pot Laws And Restricting delta-8 Sales
COLUMBUS - An Ohio bill to significantly revise the state’s marijuana program, while adding new restrictions
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.
Rising Oil Prices Threaten Michigan’s Three Economic Pillars As Iran Crisis Ripples Through Global Markets
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s economy could face mounting pressure later this summer as rising oil
GM Cuts IT Jobs As Detroit Automaker Faces Mounting Cost Pressures, EV Transition, And AI Disruption
DETROIT - Automotive News reported Monday that General Motors has eliminated additional information technology jobs
Iran War Threatens To Push Michigan Gas Prices Toward $5 A Gallon As Memorial Day Driving Season Begins
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan drivers heading into the Memorial Day holiday weekend could soon face
New Co Host On Michigan Marijuana Today Dave Crabill
ANN ARBOR - AI is evolving beyond chatbots into autonomous “AI agents” capable of performing
Advanced Technologies
Detroit Arsenal Upgrades To 3D Printing Missile Parts, Drones In Record Time
WARREN - Instead of welding tank treads by the thousands, the Detroit Arsenal in Warren is now 3D printing Patriot missile parts in
Ford is Reinventing Vehicle Assembly and Why America Should Care
DEARBORN - Nearly 120 years ago, the Ford Model T became the “Universal Car.” Why? It was affordable, adaptable, and serviceable.
Artificial Intellience Now Must-Have In Executive Job Search
DETROIT - Artificial Intelligence has become a must-have for everything including executive job searches, says Gary Erickson, managing partner of Executive
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
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
12 Percent Of U.S. Companies Will Respond To Tariffs By Replacing Workers With AI
SEATTLE– As companies grapple with rising costs tied to Trump’s newly announced tariffs, many are turning to AI to stay competitive
Amazon Unleashes New AI Agents Ready To Take Over Your Daily Tasks
SEATTLE - The next wave of AI transformation will be driven by agents. Rather than simply asking questions or following prompts,
AI-Driven Lead Generation: How to Get Found, Build Trust, and Grow in 2025
Why visibility, credibility, and automation matter more than ever—and how AI and GEO strategies are changing the rules of marketing In
U-M, Google Public Sector Launch Virtual Teaching Assistant Pilot Program
ANN ARBOR—Google Public Sector and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business have launched an advanced Virtual Teaching Assistant pilot
Science Tech
The Dream Of Alchemy Becomes Real As Lead Is Transformed Into Gold
SWITZERLAND - In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers at CERN have accomplished what alchemists of the Middle Ages could only dream about – transforming lead into gold. This remarkable transmutation took place in the 27-kilometer
Researchers Plant Used Batteries To Harvest Green Energy
VIENNNA, Austria - While the world keeps fighting to see who will be crowned as the leader in green energy, Austria, quietly, has positioned itself as a pioneer in this sector. The reason? They’ve invented a way
Hidden Source Of Clean Energy Could Power Earth For 170,000 Years
NEW YORK - Recent breakthroughs suggest that hydrogen reservoirs are buried in countless regions of the world, including at least 30 U.S. states. Finding such reservoirs could help accelerate a global energy transition, but until now, geologists
AI Discovers Suspected Trigger of Alzheimer’s, And Maybe a Treatment
NEW YORK - Artificial intelligence is a broad term encompassing many different subtypes, from apps that can write poetry to algorithms that are able to spot patterns that would otherwise get missed – and now AI modeling has just played a
With Michigan Reopening For Business, Where Does COVID-19 Contagion Stand?
ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown updates the level of COVID-19 spread in Michigan now that the state is reopening many of its businesses. Michigan has kept the pandemic under control since March.
COVID 2020 App Can Predict Where Virus Will Spread
ANN ARBOR - Chris Malter from COVID 2020 talks about his new app that can be used to predict where the next virus hotspots will break out. He is interviewed by infectious disease expert Fred
Soter Creates Device To Detect COVID-19 In Seconds To Reopen Sports/Entertainment Venues
ANN ARBOR - Ari Reuben, and Larry Shattuck from Soter Technologies explains how their new screening device - similar in size to an airport metal screener - can measure in seconds four vital indicators on
Canada’s 3DQue Systems Uses Software To Create Moldless Products
ANN ARBOR - Stephanie Sharp, CEO of 3DQue Systems, pivoted from 3D printing auto products to Personal Protection Equipment for Canadian first responders and healthcare workers. Her company's wrinkle is they use software to craft
Lawrence Tech To Establish College Of Health Sciences
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has announced the formation of a fifth college within the university—the College of Health Sciences. LTU President Tarek M. Sobh said the decision reflects the university’s addition of several healthcare education programs
Global Warming To Create Bacterial Apocalypse, Scientists Warn
DETROIT - One of the world’s leading scientists is warning of an impending apocalypse. No, not a zombie apocalypse, but rather one involving unstoppable bacteria against whom no antibiotics work. She says she is worried
Scientific Prediction: Death Optional In Next 23 Years
DETROIT - The dream of eternal life is certainly as old as humanity. In fact, we have come a little closer to it over the years, as medical advances and improvements in circumstances have already significantly extended
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care providers to its provider network. The new additions represent several key provider organizations and
Lawrence Tech To Establish College Of Health Sciences
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University has announced the formation of a fifth college within the university—the College of Health Sciences. LTU President Tarek M. Sobh said the decision reflects the university’s addition of several healthcare education programs
Global Warming To Create Bacterial Apocalypse, Scientists Warn
DETROIT - One of the world’s leading scientists is warning of an impending apocalypse. No, not a zombie apocalypse, but rather one involving unstoppable bacteria against whom no antibiotics work. She says she is worried
Scientific Prediction: Death Optional In Next 23 Years
DETROIT - The dream of eternal life is certainly as old as humanity. In fact, we have come a little closer to it over the years, as medical advances and improvements in circumstances have already significantly extended
HAP Expands Statewide Health Care Provider Network
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care providers to its provider network. The new additions represent several key provider organizations and
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
General Motors Teases Return Of Chevy Bolt: ‘You asked. We listened’
DETROIT - General Motors is slated to bring back one of its most iconic EV models
MG Motor Unveils World’s First EV Using New-Age Semi-Solid Battery
LONDON - The MG4's late summer debut is a milestone moment for a new generation of
Ann Arbor Autonomous Vehicle Company Raises $11.5 Million From Venture Capitalists
ANN ARBOR — May Mobility, an autonomous vehicle company seeking to replace existing transportation systems
MCity Director Peng Explains The University Of Michigan Autonomous Vehicles Test Track
ROYAL OAK - MCity Director Huei Peng comes on M2 TechCast to talk about the
Digital and Mobile
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
Change Healthcare Shut Down By Ransomware, Election Security Warnings
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann and Richard Stiennon discuss the impact of the
Annual Cybercrime Cost To Jump By 70 Percent To Top $13.8 Trillion By 2028
NEW YORK - The global cybercrime cost has snowballed over the years, with companies and
MiTM Phishing Attack Lets Attackers Unlock And Steal A Tesla
NEW YORK - Researchers demonstrated how they could conduct a Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) phishing attack to
Mobile Monday Detroit To Hear CES, NAIAS Recaps From Michiganders Who Attended
DETROIT – As is always the case, January is a busy month in terms of
May Mobility Testing Driverless Shuttles In Downtown Detroit
ANN ARBOR - While the Big Three automakers are still in the research and development
PlanetM To Recognize Mobility, Connected Tech Award Winners At Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT - PlanetM, the mobility effort launched by Gov. Rick Snyder, announced Tuesday the category
57 Mobility Startups To Showcase Auto Tech At NAIAS AutoMobili-D
DETROIT – The North American International Auto Show announced Thursday that 57 automotive technology startups
Cybersecurity Trends 2023 And 2024
ANN ARBOR - Ransomware again tops the biggest cyber threats in 2023 and likely will
Censys Announces 2 Product Tiers For Its IT Security Search Tool
ANN ARBOR–Censys, which provides IT security products and services, announced two new product tiers of
Michigan Cyber Patriot Programs Gets Funding, Seeks Mentors
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Cyber Patriot program works with grade-school students to teach them how
Hacker Shares Signs That Tell When Bad Guys Are Inside Your Phone
DETROIT - Cybercriminals may live in the shadows of the digital world, but a professional
Walmart To Create Fintech Start-Up For Employees, Customers
DETROIT - Walmart said this week that it’s creating a fintech start-up with Ribbit Capital,
Apple, Amazon Ban Parler For Lack Of Content Moderation
WASHINGTON DC - Apple and Amazon both cracked down on Parler late Saturday, pulling the
NIST Issues Reports That Raise Challenges To IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act
WASHINGTON DC - As the Internet of Things grows to connect an amazing diversity of
Wyandotte Picks NC Provider For 10-gig Municipal Internet Service
WYANDOTTE—The city of Wyandotte has selected CommScope, a Hickory, N.C.-based communication network provider, to deliver high-capacity,
Business and Finance
Proposed $600 Million High-Voltage Transmission Line Part Of ITC Michigan’s Efforts To Strengthen Electric Grid
NOVI — A proposed high-voltage transmission line stretching from Oneida in Eaton County to a
Invest Detroit Secures $55 Million in New Markets Tax Credits From $10 Billion Federal Program
DETROIT — Invest Detroit has been awarded a $55 million allocation through the federal New
Should You Be Outsourcing? How to Identify What to Outsource
Image credit Outsourcing, a time-tested strategy, has been a cornerstone of business growth for many
Cleaning Up Business Finances In 2026
If your business finances feel like a junk drawer - receipts everywhere, mystery charges, and
Xiushanmining Provides Investors With Efficient, Secure, And Low-Threshold BTC And XRP Cloud Mining Solutions
Google's ChatGPT challenger, Gemini AI, predicts that XRP, Dogecoin, and Cardano will deliver sizable returns
Ohio Medical Card Exposed Nearly 1 Million Patient Records Online
CLEVELAND - Several federal lawsuits filed in Cleveland claim a company that connects patients in
Breaking News: RMC Mining (Teaching You How to Use XRP) The Fastest Way to Mine Cryptocurrency (Earn $9999 a Day)
NORTHERN IRELAND, UK – As blockchain technology reshapes the global economic order, mining is no
Ohio Gov. DeWine Continues To Push Bill That Would Change Voter Approved Cannabis Law
DAYTON, Ohio — The governor of Ohio said the state is doing its best to
MCWT Expands Its Reach For Women In Tech In Lansing
LANSING - As the Michigan Council of Women in Technology expands engagement in the Lansing
UM Private Equity Conference Introduces Investors To Startups
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan is hosting its annual Private Equity Conference Oct.
Saginaw Hiring Mixer Set For Oct. 26 To Connect Career Seekers With Employers
SAGINAW - Great Lakes Bay for a business is hosting a casual networking experience on
MCWT Update: Kathleen Norton-Schock Recaps Summer Activities And Highlights Fall Events
ANN ARBOR - Michigan Council of Women In Technology Spokesperson Kathleen Norton-Schock returns for her
ITC Holdings Invests $500,000 In Grand Rapids Community Transformation Fund
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund, a Grand Rapids-based venture fund aimed at boosting
Perfect Skate Offers Organizers Of Pickup-Ice Hockey Games Easy Scheduling
FENTON - If you are managing a pickup hockey game or league and are tired
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Announces Air Service Increases
KALAMAZOO - The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport announced expanded flight options on its existing air
123NET Enhances Broadband Services Across Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced it is incorporating Adtran Mosaic platform to enhance its ultra-fast-high-speed fiber broadband
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
