Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon Debuts AI Foundation Model, Deploys 1 Millionth Robot
SEATTLE - Amazon.com Inc. announced that it has deployed its 1 millionth robot. The e-commerce company claimed that it has “the
Biomass Energy Producer Woodchuck Lands $3.75 Million In Seed Funding
GRAND RAPIDS -Woodchuck announced it has raised $3.75 million in seed funding led by an investor syndicate headed by Mason Fink.
Change Your Browser Settings Now Due To Massive Security Risk
NEW YORK - A new warning has just been issued for Chrome and Edge users, as the feared tidal wave of
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
Cannabis News
Michigan Marijuana Industry’s Court Challenge To 24% Wholesale Tax Advances As Job Losses Mount
LANSING — Michigan’s cannabis industry is pressing forward with a constitutional lawsuit against the state’s
Michigan’s 24 Percent Wholesale Cannabis Tax Starts Jan. 1 As Dispensaries Brace For Margin Pressure In 2026
LANSING — Michigan’s cannabis industry is heading into 2026 facing a new cost layer that
Cannabis Reform Is Moving Forward — But Washington Is About to Break The Hemp Economy
ANN ARBOR - President Donald Trump’s decision to move marijuana out of the most restrictive
C3 Industries to Close Webberville Grow, Lay Off 62 as Michigan Cannabis Prices and Taxes Squeeze Operators
ANN ARBOR — C3 Industries has filed a state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN
C3 Industries to Close Webberville Grow, Lay Off 62 as Michigan Cannabis Prices and Taxes Squeeze Operators
ANN ARBOR — C3 Industries has filed a state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN
Trump Order Advances Marijuana Rescheduling, Offering Potential Relief For Michigan Cannabis Industry
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to move
Michigan Cannabis Sales Hit $260 Million In November As Prices Plunge To Historic Lows
LANSING — Michigan’s legal cannabis market generated nearly $260 million in sales in November, but
What Reclassifying Marijuana To Schedule III Would Mean For Cannabis Companies — and Why Trump May Do It
WASHINGTON DC - President Trump is likely to loosen long-standing federal restrictions on marijuana early
Breaking News
Michigan Medical Marijuana Sales Fall To Just $322,350
Cannabis Industry Says It Has No Voice In Upcoming DEA Hearing That Could Affect Taxes,
DEA Accused Of One-Sided Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
NORML says agency misapplied federal law by excluding all supporters of cannabis reform from June
Cannabis Financing Available At Genus Credit Services
PICKNEY - Profitable cannabis companies in Michigan and Ohio that need financing to pay for
Michigan’s Share Of Iran War Costs Could Top $2 Billion, Estimates Show
ANN ARBOR — The recent U.S.-Iran conflict may have ended with a ceasefire, but Michigan
Cannabis Industry Watches As Federal Medicare Hemp Program Advances
WASHINGTON DC - Michigan and Ohio cannabis operators are closely watching a new federal court
Middle East Oil Crisis Begins Hitting Michigan Gas Prices, Freight Costs And Factory Budgets
Global Conflict Is Now Reaching Michigan’s Economy ANN ARBOR - Michigan may be thousands of
Google Tries To Rebrand The Data Center As Michigan Resistance Grows
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP — Google is trying to convince Michigan that its proposed data center
Exxon CEO Warns Gas Price Shock May Be Just Beginning As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Hits Drivers
DETROIT - Michigan drivers already angry over rising gasoline prices may not have seen the
Ancient Stonehenge In Lake Michigan Pegged At 10,000 Years Old
TRAVERSE CITY - A mysterious Stonehenge has been discovered beneath Lake Michigan offshore from Traverse
Future Fuel Comes From Air, And It’s Not Hydrogen
BERLIN - Germany advanced sustainability efforts by presenting a new air-derived fuel other than hydrogen.
Study: Dire Consequences Of Human Activity On Arctic Could Wipe Out Entire Landscapes
NEW YORK - Scientists sound the alarm as new study predicts dire consequences of human
A2ZERO Household Electronics Refurbishment And Recycling Event April 26
ANN ARBOR — The next A2ZERO Household Electronics Takeback event is set for Saturday, April
Featured News
Why Michigan Could Decide the Senate Filibuster Fight
LANSING - Michigan is not just another battleground state. In the looming Senate fight over the SAVE Act and the filibuster,
SAVE Act, Sliding Polls, and a High-Stakes Gamble Over the Senate Filibuster
WASHINGTON DC - As President Donald Trump faces softening poll numbers and Republicans defend razor-thin margins in Congress, the Safeguard American
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 — even with wages that can
MI Tech TV
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
Co-Working Space Bamboo Expands To Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS - Bamboo — a co-working company with other locations in Detroit, Ann Arbor and Royal Oak — is targeting a November opening date for its new Grand Rapids location, UICA building. It will
Michigan
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 Virtual, aiEDU Launch AI Literacy Program For Educators
LANSING–Michigan Virtual has announced a new partnership with a Chicago-based nonprofit, the AI Education Project,
ABC Contractors To Build Treehouse For Make-A-Wish Kid
DETROIT - Members of the ABC Greater Michigan Chapter teamed up with Make-A-Wish Michigan to
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak to Headline Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025
GRAND RAPIDS – The Right Place, Inc. is proud to announce that Steve Wozniak, Silicon
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 Virtual, aiEDU Launch AI Literacy Program For Educators
LANSING–Michigan Virtual has announced a new partnership with a Chicago-based nonprofit, the AI Education Project,
ABC Contractors To Build Treehouse For Make-A-Wish Kid
DETROIT - Members of the ABC Greater Michigan Chapter teamed up with Make-A-Wish Michigan to
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak to Headline Tech Week Grand Rapids 2025
GRAND RAPIDS – The Right Place, Inc. is proud to announce that Steve Wozniak, Silicon
What Happens To Michigan’s Economy When Companies No Longer Need As Many Michigan Workers?
Elon Musk predicts artificial intelligence will become smarter than humanity and eventually make traditional work
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
U.S. Debt Tops $40 Trillion — Here’s What It Could Mean For Michigan
Rising Federal Debt And Interest Costs Could Hit Michigan Retirees, Businesses And Rural Communities Particularly
Michigan Built For The EV Boom. Now AI Data Centers Could Become The Bigger Prize
LG Energy Solution Starts Production At Lansing Battery Plant As AI Power Demand Opens A
Advanced Technologies
US Doesn’t Have Enough Skilled Workers To Build AI Data Centers And Factories
DEARBORN - With AI predicted to balloon to a $4.8 trillion market by 2033, Farley warned the U.S. has overlooked the labor
Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD Launches Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Distributed 3D Printing
TROY– Project DIAMOnD has launched its new additive manufacturing marketplace – a secure, peer-to-peer platform where companies can submit 3D printing
LIFT To Launch Advanced Critical Materials Program, Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing And National Security
DETROIT – LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, has been awarded a contract to accelerate
Michigan Is Projected to Lose More Manufacturing Jobs
NEW YORK - The United States is undergoing a manufacturing revival, driven by efforts to reshore critical industries, strengthen supply chain
Science Tech
Pandemic Continues to Propel Growing Number of Men in Nursing
BINGHAM FARMS – Like all of us, the pandemic brought a time of uncertainty to Noah Briggs, a student in the Practical Nursing Program at Hondros College of Nursing in Bingham Farms. He had already
Report: Scientists Create Device That Generates Electricity From Earth’s Rotation
PRINCETON, N.J. - Scientists from Princeton University and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have invented a device that seemingly generates electricity from the Earth’s rotation. Although generally accepted theories show that generating electricity from a
Washtenaw Community College Hosts Free College Week April 7-12
ANN ARBOR – The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw Community College’s Free College Week next month. During the week of April 7-12 the college will offer more than 100
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
Dearborn Company To Mass-Produce Coronavirus Test Swabs With 3D Printers
DEARBORN—EnvisionTec, a manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, is proud to announce they have successfully completed a clinical trial to use the EnvisionTEC 3D printed nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 testing. EnvisionTEC, as
Thumb Filter Maker Converts To Coronavirus PPE With State Help
LANSING–National Filters Inc., an industrial filter manufacturer located in Harbor Beach in Michigan’s Thumb, is retooling and purchasing new machinery to produce healthcare equipment critical to COVID-19 relief efforts with support from the Michigan Strategic
Michigan Insurers Waive Copays, Deductibles For COVID-19 Tests, Treatment
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced that the state has received agreements from nearly all of the state’s health insurance companies to waive cost-sharing, including copays, deductibles, and coinsurance for coronavirus (COVID-19)
Infectious Disease Expert: COVID-19 Lock Down Could Last Until August
ANN ARBOR - Infectious Disease Expert Fred Brown, who helped develop a test for HIV, said the COVID-19 lock down could last until August and even could impact fall sports, events, and more. https://youtu.be/ZES6iWOFRCA
Autocam Medical Recruiting For High-Paying Careers At Montcalm Community College Job Fair
GRAND RAPIDS — Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, announced Tuesday that they would be recruiting for a number of positions at the Montcalm Community College Job
Genomenon Raises $20 Million Series B Financing To Expand AI-Powered Genomic Data
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon Thursday announced the completion of a $20 million Series B financing round. The funds will expand the company’s commercial operations and the development of its genomic data hub, which serves genetic testing
Pharmacists Can Share Lower, Generic Drug Costs Under Senate-Passed Bill
LANSING - Pharmacies would be prohibited from participating in contracts that bar them from disclosing prescription drug costs and the price tags of similar products, under legislation that unanimously passed the Senate. In 2017, the state
Digital Whiteboards Transform Emergency Care: New Study
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at eVideon, which develops interactive patient engagement and digital workflow products and services, announced a partnership with Boston’s renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital to study the impact of digital in-room whiteboards on patient
Autocam Medical Recruiting For High-Paying Careers At Montcalm Community College Job Fair
GRAND RAPIDS — Autocam Medical, a global contract manufacturer of precision surgical and medical components and devices, announced Tuesday that they would be recruiting for a number of positions at the Montcalm Community College Job
Genomenon Raises $20 Million Series B Financing To Expand AI-Powered Genomic Data
ANN ARBOR - Genomenon Thursday announced the completion of a $20 million Series B financing round. The funds will expand the company’s commercial operations and the development of its genomic data hub, which serves genetic testing
Pharmacists Can Share Lower, Generic Drug Costs Under Senate-Passed Bill
LANSING - Pharmacies would be prohibited from participating in contracts that bar them from disclosing prescription drug costs and the price tags of similar products, under legislation that unanimously passed the Senate. In 2017, the state
Digital Whiteboards Transform Emergency Care: New Study
GRAND RAPIDS—Officials at eVideon, which develops interactive patient engagement and digital workflow products and services, announced a partnership with Boston’s renowned Brigham and Women’s Hospital to study the impact of digital in-room whiteboards on patient
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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.
EV Tax Incentives Elimination Force GM To Take $1.6 billion Hit In Next Quarter
DETROIT - General Motors will record a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next
Automakers Race To Roll Out Revolutionary EV Tech — Battery Swapping Stations
VIETNAM - As more and more drivers switch from combustion-based transportation to electric vehicles, EV
The Autonomous Vehicle Patent Race
SOUTHFIELD - Incremental advancements in driver assistance technologies are paving the way toward an autonomous
Supported Intelligence Working With U-M Students To Connect Traffic Lights To Vehicles
ROYAL OAK - Supported Intelligence has developed some interesting technology to research and prototype an
Digital and Mobile
Microsoft Office 365 Gets Hacked, Sweden Government Payroll Shut Down By Ransomware
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon returns to provide the latest headlines including how
DoD Awards Detroit Mercy-Led Cybersecurity Consortium $497,080 In Sustainment Funding
DETROIT — University of Detroit Mercy received a $497,080 award from the United States Department of
Report: Two-Thirds Of U.S. Adults Received Notice Personal Data Compromised
NEW YORK - Americans largely understand the risks of using the internet – identity theft,
Cyberpatriot Program Seeks Mentors, Sponsors To Teach Students Cybersecurity
DETROIT - Cyberpatriot is a national program that teaches grade-school students not only how to
Registration Open For NHacks High School Hack-a-thon In Novi
NOVI - Organizers announced the launch of registration for the second annual NHacks High School
Mobile Monday Grand Rapids May 15 Event Focus On Big Data
GRAND RAPIDS - Mobile Monday Grand Rapids will tackle Big Data at the organization’s upcoming
Navigating The Digital Landscape
BINGHAM FARMS - In Jacobs Media's new web study of radio listeners, a big story
Mobile Monday Michigan Chapters in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing Seeking Volunteer Organizers
DETROIT - Have you enjoyed attending an MTAM Mobile Monday Michigan event at one of
DroneSec Provides Security For Drones, And Anti Drone Defense
ANN ARBOR - DroneSec is a pioneer in UAS Threat Intelligence. Its intelligence subscription service
Michigan Infragard Helps Companies Protect Critical Infrastructure From Hackers
ANN ARBOR - There's a national group that works closely with the FBI to keep
U-M Disconnects School’s Internet After Significant Cybersecurity Incident
ANN ARBOR - The University of Michigan has been without full internet access for two
Teaching Cybersecurity Manual For Grade School Teachers
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity in our Internet-intensive world is more important than ever. Tamara Shoemaker,
MMS Offers $1 Million In-Kind Services For COVID-19 Vaccine Development
CANTON – MMS, a contract biotech research organization, is offering a $1 million award toward
How Coronavirus Could Lead To A Permanent Remote Workforce
DETROIT - As coronavirus fears hit a high point, companies have scrambled to institute new
US Signal Opens Fourth Data Center Near Belleville
ROYAL OAK - Carrie Borchers and Amanda Regnerus from US Signal Provide Details On The
Crush Your Office NCAA Basketball Bracket Pool With Supported Intelligence Smart Bracket
LANSING - If you want to win your office NCAA basketball bracket pool, you need
Business and Finance
Amazon Drones Now Delivering Packages In Metro Detroit
DETROIT - Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service in metro Detroit, with plans to
Channel Sales Pro Offers Free Onboarding Until Jan 1
DETROIT – Long-time tech entrepreneur Rick Beckers joins MITechTV to talk about his latest project,
Report: US Navy Personnel Discovered Alien Bases Beneath the Ocean
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Tim Burchett said an extraordinary number of UFO sightings have been
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
Card Program Offering Highest Profit Potential For Dispensaries
DETROIT - Your dispensaries can now earn a full $1.00 on every transaction when the
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
Invest Detroit Closes $32 Million In Four Detroit Projects With New Markets Tax Credit
DETROIT - Invest Detroit has announced closing four transactions totaling $32 million using its New
How Emotions Can Potentially Wreck Your Investment Portfolio
Image credit Well, it starts with a tweet, or a YouTube/ TikTok clip, or potentially
Tech Town Retail Boot Camp Showcase May 23
DETROIT - Join TechTown on May 23 to celebrate the hustle and hard work of
MSUFCU’s Desk Drawer Fund Donates $72,500 To Five Community Organizations
EAST LANSING — The Desk Drawer Fund, the philanthropic foundation of MSU Federal Credit Union
Businesses Can Apply For Going PRO Talent Grants To Upskill Employees
LANSING - The Going PRO Talent Fund is a competitive grant available to Michigan-based companies
UM Professor David Brophy Announces Midwest Growth Capital Symposium
ANN ARBOR - The Midwest Growth Capital Symposium, formerly called the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium,
Lacks To Supply Carbon Fiber Wheels For 2023 Dodge Challenger Demon
GRAND RAPIDS – Lacks Enterprises Inc. on Monday announced it is supplying exclusive high-performance carbon
2023 Michigan 50 Companies To Watch Generate $453 Million In Annual Revenue
LANSING - The 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch awardees are small and mighty, having
Ford CEO Channels Musk And Says Next Electric Truck Will Drive Itself While You Sleep
DEARBORN,- In Elon Musk-like fashion, Ford CEO Jim Farley made bullish claims about self-driving tech
May Mobility Launches Third Generation Autonomous Driving System
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous driving developer May Mobility has launched its third-generation autonomous driving system, which the
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
