Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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 new cybersecurity problem before their security
The Channel Crew Helps Technology Companies Build Partnerships That Drive Sales
LAKE ORION - Rick Beckers, CEO of The Channel Crew, joins MITech TV to discuss how his company helps technology vendors
NeuroAIgent Builds A ‘Central Brain’ To Give Businesses Control Of Their AI Knowledge
DETROIT - As businesses increasingly use artificial intelligence, two questions are becoming critical: Can AI systems find the company online, and
China Builds Global AI Alliance As Trump Plans American ‘AI Force’
Beijing is recruiting countries into a new artificial intelligence organization while President Donald Trump moves to centralize America’s AI strategy and
Cannabis News
Michigan’s $60 Marijuana Is Pulling Buyers From Ohio, Indiana And Illinois
ANN ARBOR - New Buffalo and Monroe generated nearly $125 million in estimated cannabis sales
Ohio Vape Investigation Raises A Michigan Question: What Exactly Gets Tested?
LANSING - Michigan regulators extensively test cannabis vape concentrates but confirm laboratories don't test heating
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
Michigan Marijuana Sales Drop 8.5% — Nearly 900,000 Pounds Already Stockpiled Before Croptober
Michigan marijuana retailers sold nearly $259 million of recreational cannabis in August, down 8.5% from
Michigan’s $60 Marijuana Is Pulling Buyers From Ohio, Indiana And Illinois
ANN ARBOR - New Buffalo and Monroe generated nearly $125 million in estimated cannabis sales
Ohio Vape Investigation Raises A Michigan Question: What Exactly Gets Tested?
LANSING - Michigan regulators extensively test cannabis vape concentrates but confirm laboratories don't test heating
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
Michigan Marijuana Sales Drop 8.5% — Nearly 900,000 Pounds Already Stockpiled Before Croptober
Michigan marijuana retailers sold nearly $259 million of recreational cannabis in August, down 8.5% from
Ohio Hemp Court Fight Mirrors Growing Pressure On Michigan Hemp Market
COLUMBUS - An Ohio courtroom battle over hemp-derived cannabinoid products is highlighting a much larger
Michigan Caught in $300B Alcohol vs THC Drink War as Congress Fumbles Hemp Ban
WASHINGTGON DC - A fast-growing fight in Washington over hemp-derived THC products is colliding with
Washington’s Cannabis Chaos: Congress Moves to Block Marijuana Reform While Quietly Crushing Hemp Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a matter of days, Congress delivered two moves that perfectly capture
Medical Marijuana Gets Federal Green Light—Now Recreational Cannabis Faces a High-Stakes June Hearing
WASHINGTON DC — The federal government’s long-awaited shift on marijuana policy is no longer theoretical—it’s
Breaking News
NRC Approves Palisades Nuclear Fuel Recovery As Michigan Safety Advocates Raise Concerns
Federal regulators authorize a special procedure to recover a tilted nuclear fuel assembly at the
Gasoline Engines Aren’t Dead: Why Detroit Automakers Are Rethinking Their Electric Future
Michigan economist Patrick Anderson says a 1,250-horsepower Corvette and the latest Wards automotive awards demonstrate
Michigan Warned DEA About Marijuana Rescheduling. Now California Says Federal Guidance Is Missing
Michigan regulators raised concerns in 2024 about implementing federal marijuana rescheduling without clear rules. California's
Michigan Marijuana Sales Fall 3.4% To $242 Million As Ounce Prices Slip Below $60
Michigan recreational marijuana sales declined in September compared with both August and a year earlier,
Michigan Cannabis Businesses Face New Federal Tax Uncertainty As DEA Rescheduling Fight Intensifies
Metro Detroit cannabis attorney warns of possible tax clawbacks as new federal filings complicate marijuana
Michigan Hemp Leader Calls Federal Ban Delay A Band-Aid As CBD, THC Products Face December Deadline
Congress has given hemp businesses another month before sweeping federal restrictions take effect. iHemp Michigan
Michigan Farmers Face $1,200 Diesel Fill-Up Increase As Trump’s Putin Deal Raises Election Questions
Harvest fuel costs are soaring, threatening farm profits and adding pressure to grocery prices. An
Ohio Cannabis Retailers Forced To Pull Products Under New THC Rules As Michigan Prices Remain Far Lower
Ohio's October 5 cannabis regulations are forcing dispensaries to change products and remove noncompliant inventory.
Could Michigan See $5 Gas Again? Oil Industry Sounds Alarm On Falling Inventories
ANN ARBOR - Michigan consumers could be facing another round of economic pain as major
Michigan Residents Face Higher Summer Peak Electric Rates Through September
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Michigan households pay hundreds
Summer Peak Electric Rates Return For Millions Of Michigan Residents
ANN ARBOR - On June 1, millions of customers served by DTE Energy and Consumers
Why Nearby States Can’t Always Rescue Michigan During A Major Power Emergency
LANSING - The debate over artificial intelligence data centers in Michigan has largely focused on
Diesel Just Hit A Record $5.85 — Here’s Why Everything In Michigan Could Get More Expensi
The U.S.-Iran war has helped drive diesel prices to record territory, creating another inflation threat
Michigan Has A 4.9% Unemployment Rate — So Why Can’t Businesses Find Workers?
Michigan has hundreds of thousands of unemployed workers. Small businesses say they still can't find
Tariffs Could Cost U.S. Families $1,100 A Year — What Michigan Consumers Could Pay
As tariffs raise prices on vehicles and consumer goods, the cost of President Trump's trade
Michigan Is America’s No. 6 State For Business — So Why Isn’t Its Economy Growing Faster?
Part 1 of 2: Michigan has climbed near the top of America's business rankings, but
Featured News
Russian AI Disinformation Targets Michigan Senate Candidate, Journalists Ahead Of Midterms
A Russian-linked disinformation operation targeting the 2026 midterms has reached Michigan, with U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed among those targeted. Researchers
30 Days To The Midterms: What Power Does Trump Actually Have Over The Election?
The Trump administration has sought Michigan voter records, ordered new federal mail-ballot procedures and deployed Justice Department election monitors in Michigan.
Trump Escalates Canada Trade War — Michigan Auto Jobs, Suppliers Face Growing Risk
More than 1.2 million Michigan jobs are directly or indirectly tied to the state’s automotive and mobility industry. Now President Donald
MI Tech TV
AI Agents Escaped, Collaborated And Hacked Hugging Face — Richard Stiennon Explains What Happened
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity analyst Richard Stiennon walks MITechNews Editor Mike Brennan and Co-host Matt Roush through the frightening forensic evidence behind the OpenAI-Hugging Face AI security incident. What initially appeared to be an AI agent
Michigan’s Next Auto Revolution May Be Built by AI
ANN ARBOR - Mich Auto’s Glenn Stevens Jr. says AI, robotics and advanced manufacturing could create a new generation of high-skilled jobs — but tariffs and slow-moving workforce development threaten Michigan’s competitive edge. Michigan has
Will Your Website Show Up When Customers Ask AI?
NeuroAIgent Launches AI Search Optimization Platform for Modern Marketing Teams New platform helps organizations assess AI search readiness, implement approved website improvements and demonstrate measurable progress DETROIT — NeuroAIgent announced the official launch of AEO
Michigan
Michigan’s 50 Hottest Jobs Through 2034: You May Not Need A Four-Year Degree
AI, health care, advanced manufacturing and skilled trades dominate Michigan's new Hot 50 forecast —
Sandra Bullock Says She Saw Alien Ships — UFOs Aren’t Just Tabloid Fodder Anymore, They’re Becoming A Business
Sandra Bullock says she saw alien ships. But what if some UFOs are actually secret
Would You Pay $2,000 For A Smartphone? Apple May Be About To Find Out
Apple is expected to introduce its first foldable smartphone at its Sept. 9 product event,
Does Michigan Need A New Apprenticeship System For The AI Age?
Michigan already operates one of the nation's largest earn-while-you-learn systems. Now the question is whether
Michigan’s 50 Hottest Jobs Through 2034: You May Not Need A Four-Year Degree
AI, health care, advanced manufacturing and skilled trades dominate Michigan's new Hot 50 forecast —
Sandra Bullock Says She Saw Alien Ships — UFOs Aren’t Just Tabloid Fodder Anymore, They’re Becoming A Business
Sandra Bullock says she saw alien ships. But what if some UFOs are actually secret
Would You Pay $2,000 For A Smartphone? Apple May Be About To Find Out
Apple is expected to introduce its first foldable smartphone at its Sept. 9 product event,
Does Michigan Need A New Apprenticeship System For The AI Age?
Michigan already operates one of the nation's largest earn-while-you-learn systems. Now the question is whether
How Online Casinos Are Influencing Michigan’s Technology Industry
Online casinos have been accelerating Michigan's tech industry by increasing the demand for advanced software
DEA Judge Rejects Marijuana Rescheduling Delay As Michigan, Ohio Cannabis Businesses Await Tax Relief
Federal ruling advances proceedings that could eventually allow recreational marijuana businesses to deduct ordinary operating
Michigan AI Ecosystem Directory Launching in November With More Than 190 Companies Statewide
MITechNews invites PR agencies, business service providers and academic institutions to participate in new statewide
Michigan Early Voting Tops 861,000, But 17% Jump in Absentee Requests Raises Turnout Questions
Michigan voters are requesting far more absentee ballots than in 2022, but completed ballot returns
Advanced Technologies
Trump, AI Giants Agree To Police Themselves As Concerns Grow Over AI Risks
President Donald Trump and leaders of America's largest AI companies signed a voluntary agreement calling for independent audits and board-level oversight
Bill Gates Warns AI Could Kill 1 Billion — What His Warning Means For Michiga
Bill Gates says artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to help trigger catastrophes killing as many as a billion people. As
Michigan Communities Move To Rein In Data Centers Before Big Tech Comes Calling
Michigan wants billions of dollars in AI data center investment, but local communities increasingly want rules covering electricity, water, noise and
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 new cybersecurity problem before their security
Science Tech
2026 NDIA-MI STEM Scholarship Applications Now Open
DETROIT - The NDIA Michigan Chapter encourages young people to become informed about Math and Science, so they can explore their interests and make informed career choices in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields. Every
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 most vulnerable communities—including rural hospitals—are emerging as potential targets. ANN ARBOR — Rising U.S. war costs tied to Iran are
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 benefit program can help small and mid-sized businesses retain workers, cut payroll taxes, and
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 still evolving industry. Many cannabis provisioning centers operate with large hourly workforces, including budtenders,
Career Changers Seek Better Work-Life Balance, Ahead of Better Pay: FlexJobs Survey
BOULDER, CO. – Sixty-eight percent of respondents in a FlexJob Survey would consider changing careers, and an additional 19 percent would consider changing careers for an amazing opportunity. Only Five percent say they are happy
What Businesses Need to Know About the Pandemic Relief Plans Ending
DETROIT - More than a year into the pandemic, the country is doing its best to get back on its feet, and the local government is trying to encourage a return to normal. Indeed, as
GR Infusion Therapy Company Recruiting Patients For COVID-19 Research Study
GRAND RAPIDS—Infusion Associates, a provider of medically prescribed outpatient infusion therapy, has begun recruiting patients across Michigan for an international COVID-19 study sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Alongside the international
Wayne State Establishes Center To Prepare For Next Pandemics
DETROIT - Wayne State University has established a new center to study and combat infectious diseases and to prepare for future pandemics. The Center for Emerging and Infectious Diseases builds on the university’s experiences in
Trump Pushes “Great Healthcare Plan” as ACA Subsidies Expire, Setting Up High-Stakes Reset for Consumers and Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has called on Congress to enact what he calls the “Great Healthcare Plan,” a proposal aimed at lowering insurance premiums, reducing prescription drug prices, and forcing new transparency across
MichBio’s 2025 Year in Review: Building Conditions for Growth
ANN ARBOR - During 2025, MichBio focused not just on visibility, but on building the underlying conditions that allow companies to start, scale, and stay in Michigan. Convening the Ecosystem, Statewide Convening Michigan’s life sciences
ACA Subsidy Lapse Sends Health Insurance Costs Soaring for Michigan Business Owners — With a Jan. 15 Deadline Looming
DETROIT — Health insurance costs are rising sharply for Michigan business owners, freelancers, and independent contractors in 2026 after enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits expired at the end of last year —
Rising Health Insurance Costs Add New Pressure for Michigan Businesses in 2026
DETROIT - Michigan’s health insurance landscape is entering 2026 under intensifying financial pressure, and businesses of all sizes — from startups to large employers — are already feeling it. A convergence of policy changes, rising
Trump Pushes “Great Healthcare Plan” as ACA Subsidies Expire, Setting Up High-Stakes Reset for Consumers and Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has called on Congress to enact what he calls the “Great Healthcare Plan,” a proposal aimed at lowering insurance premiums, reducing prescription drug prices, and forcing new transparency across
MichBio’s 2025 Year in Review: Building Conditions for Growth
ANN ARBOR - During 2025, MichBio focused not just on visibility, but on building the underlying conditions that allow companies to start, scale, and stay in Michigan. Convening the Ecosystem, Statewide Convening Michigan’s life sciences
ACA Subsidy Lapse Sends Health Insurance Costs Soaring for Michigan Business Owners — With a Jan. 15 Deadline Looming
DETROIT — Health insurance costs are rising sharply for Michigan business owners, freelancers, and independent contractors in 2026 after enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits expired at the end of last year —
Rising Health Insurance Costs Add New Pressure for Michigan Businesses in 2026
DETROIT - Michigan’s health insurance landscape is entering 2026 under intensifying financial pressure, and businesses of all sizes — from startups to large employers — are already feeling it. A convergence of policy changes, rising
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Detroit Automakers Chase Defense Boom — Could It Create A New Wave Of Michigan Jobs?
Michigan’s auto industry could find a new source of jobs and investment in the global
Trump Fuel Economy Rollback Could Reshape Michigan Auto Jobs as Buyers Favor Hybrids and Gas Vehicles
Looser standards may help automakers build vehicles customers want now. The trade-offs include fuel bills,
Detroit Automakers Chase Defense Boom — Could It Create A New Wave Of Michigan Jobs?
Michigan’s auto industry could find a new source of jobs and investment in the global
Trump Fuel Economy Rollback Could Reshape Michigan Auto Jobs as Buyers Favor Hybrids and Gas Vehicles
Looser standards may help automakers build vehicles customers want now. The trade-offs include fuel bills,
Air Traffic Control For Driverless Cars Could Speed Up Deployment
ANN ARBOR—Combining human and artificial intelligence in autonomous vehicles could push driverless cars more quickly
Traverse Legal Expands Practice To Detroit With Focus On Autonomous Vehicles
ROYAL OAK - Traverse Legal founder Enrico Schaefer announces he has opened an office in
Digital and Mobile
Michigan’s Auto Industry Runs on Chinese Tech—And Washington Is Starting to Push Back
ANN ARBOR - From connected cars rolling off Detroit assembly lines to smart devices inside
West Michigan IT Firms Consolidate as Cybersecurity Demand and Talent Shortages Accelerate
GRAND RAPIDS - A new acquisition in Grand Rapids highlights a growing shift in Michigan’s
Cybercrime Is Becoming a “Hidden Tax” on Michigan Small Businesses—And AI Is Making It Worse
ANN ARBOR - Small businesses across Michigan—from auto suppliers in Oakland County to cannabis retailers
A Cyberattack Doesn’t Have to Take Down the Grid to Cost Michigan Millions
Even brief disruptions to power, water, or manufacturing systems could ripple across Michigan’s economy—experts say
May Mobility Sale To Improve Autonomous Transit For Healthcare
ANN ARBOR–Autonomous vehicle builder May Mobility announced it is working with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority
Detroit Auto Show Announces Mobility Global Forum Speaker Lineup
DETROIT – The Detroit Auto Show today announced the roster of speakers for the inaugural
U-M’s MTRAC Awards $1 Million To Support Mobility, Transportation Research Projects
ANN ARBOR—The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization Advanced Transportation Innovation Hub at the University of
Smart Mobility Today: Autonomous Vehicles, EV Batteries, Drone Delivery, AI
DETROIT -This week’s stories focus a lot on advances in autonomous vehicles, EV batteries, drone
A Cyberattack Doesn’t Have to Take Down the Grid to Cost Michigan Millions
Even brief disruptions to power, water, or manufacturing systems could ripple across Michigan’s economy—experts say
Federal Cyber Warning Hits Close to Home: Why Michigan’s Power Grid—and Aging Infrastructure—Are in Focus
WASHINGTON DC - Federal cybersecurity agencies are warning that Iranian-linked hackers are actively targeting U.S.
Iran-Linked Hackers Target $25B Michigan Medical Device Company Stryker
KALAMAZOO - A suspected Iranian cyberattack targeting Kalamazoo-based medical technology giant Stryker is raising alarms
AI Is Becoming Hackers’ Favorite Tool, Cybersecurity Expert Warns
BIRMINGHAM – Cybersecurity expert Richard Stiennon joined MITech TV to discuss the release of the
Planning To Showcase Your Products At Trade Show? Airfoil Group CEO Provides Tips
ROYAL OAK - If your company plans to exhibit at a trade show this fall
123NET Enhances Broadband Services Across Michigan
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced it is incorporating Adtran Mosaic platform to enhance its ultra-fast-high-speed fiber broadband
Internet Users Expected To Reach 6 Billion In 5 Years
NEW YORK - The internet has become an indispensable part of our lives, transforming how
Kent County To Survey Residents, Businesses On Broadband Access
GRAND RAPIDS–Kent County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey about internet
Plex Systems Rolls Out Enhancements For Manufacturing Management Software
TROY – Manufacturing Management Software Developer Plex Systems announced updates and enhancements to its software
Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari Outlines New Features Of MySQL 8
ROYAL OAK - Cybernoor CEO Ahmed Alomari outlines the new features of MySQL 8 and
Noble Child Partners With Salesforce On Cloud-Platform For Child Welfare Industry
DETROIT - Noble Child has partnered with Salesforce to launch an original cloud-based platform (As-A-Service)
Top 3 Trends Boosting 2021 Website Conversion Rates
Whoever said change is bad wasn’t a marketer. Honestly, change is the only thing you can be sure of these days, and it applies to digital marketing 100%. Since the beginning of 2021, for
4 Tips for Optimizing Your Homepage to Get More Leads
So your manufacturing company has a website. Great! And the website has a nice-looking home page. Double great! Your marketing is taken care of. Or is it? Sadly, an attractive home page plus a
Penske, Cox Automotive Launch Online Used Car Sales Platform
BLOOMFIELD HILLS—Ready to buy a used car entirely online? Bloomfield Hills-based Penske Automotive Group Inc. (NYSE: PAG) and Atlanta-based Cox Automotive Inc. are ready to sell you one that way. Officials at the two companies
You Really Need To Stop Spending Money On Marketing Campaigns
Summary: Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is a marketing process to generate more leads and sales from your target web pages. CRO helps to generate more leads and sales from your target web pages with
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. Since these changes have taken place the market has expanded at a rapid rate, creating an industry with a value
Intensify Digital Speeds Social Media Deployment
ANN ARBOR - Intensify Digital CEO Joe Tori updated his new platform that lets companies deploy Social Media campaigns. The startup is offering a 30-day trial of its application so your company can kick the
Business and Finance
Ann Arbor Startup Wants To Build The Operating System For Animal Health
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is transforming industries from manufacturing and finance to human healthcare.
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
How Technology Is Shaping the Future of Clean Energy
Image credit: Unsplash The global shift to clean energy is a huge effort, and technology
Catalyst Media Factory Celebrates 10th Anniversary In 2026
DETROIT - Getting interviewed by a television reporter, podcast host or newspaper journalist can be
Before You Sell: The Quiet Clean-Up That Makes a Business More Attractive
Selling a business is not just about finding someone with money. That part comes later.
How Modern Dental Software Helps Practices Grow Faster
It’s no surprise that technology is being implemented in all facets of business and operations.
3 Ways Businesses Can Stay Ahead Of Industry Changes
Photo by Yan Krukau: https://www.pexels.com/photo/top-view-of-people-writing-on-papers-7698796/ Change is happening around us. It’s constant with new things
Why Predictive Maintenance Is Becoming Critical In Modern Warehousing
Today’s warehouses handle large volumes of product at faster speeds than their predecessors. As a
Healthcare Costs Make Employee Benefits Increasingly Difficult For Small Businesses
Special Report MITechNews Special Report: The Future of Employee Benefits Small businesses across Michigan are
Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026 Pitch Competition Deadline Extended to March 6
LANSING — Michigan entrepreneurs have been given more time to compete for a $10,000 prize
New Coworking Hub Opens at Michigan Central Station
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz,
MCWT Celebrates International Women’s Month In March With Events
ANN ARBOR - March is International Women’s Month and the Michigan Council of Women in
Europe’s New Border Rules Could Disrupt Michigan Business Travel
DETROIT - For Michigan’s auto industry, travel to Europe isn’t optional — it’s operational. Executives,
Michigan Retail Owners: If You’re Constantly Rehiring, This May Be Why
ANN ARBOR — If you run a retail business in Michigan, you already know the
ChannelSales.PRO Expands Marketing Offerings To Include Video-As-A-Service
DETROIT - Channel Sales .PRO has expanded its offerings to now include what CEO Rick
Workforce Stability Becoming A Priority For Cannabis Retailers
DETROIT — Cannabis dispensaries across the United States are facing a growing workforce challenge: retaining
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