Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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 that model can be expanded to
MITechNews Building Michigan AI Company Directory — AI Firms Invited To Join For September Launch
ANN ARBOR — MITechNews is building a statewide directory of Michigan artificial intelligence companies designed to answer a deceptively simple question:
If AI Takes The Jobs, Who Gets The Money?
Artificial intelligence could make Michigan businesses dramatically more productive while reducing the number of workers they need. That raises an uncomfortable
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 largely optional. Michigan may face the
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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
GM Adjusts Chevy Bolt Production — What Does Changing EV Demand Mean For Michigan?
DETROIT — General Motors is adjusting production of its affordable Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, another
Ohio Congressman Backs Cannabis Insurance Bill as Industry Groups Endorse Federal Protections
The CLAIM Act would shield insurers serving state-legal marijuana businesses from certain federal penalties. Michigan
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,
Trump–Xi Tariff Plan Could Benefit Michigan Farm Exports; Details Due Mond
Michigan’s food and agriculture system has a $125.8 billion annual economic impact and supports about
Michigan Cannabis Regulators Cite Tracking, Sales And Operating Violations In August Report
LANSING — Problems tracking marijuana through Michigan’s regulated supply chain topped the Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s
Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% — Michigan Homebuyers, Builders Feel The Squeeze
Michigan homebuyers are confronting another affordability squeeze as 30-year mortgage rates climb above 7%, while
China’s Hydrogen Aviation Breakthrough Could Ripple Into Michigan’s Mobility Economy
DETROIT - China’s successful liquid hydrogen aircraft test is more than an aerospace milestone. For
Michigan Faces Summer Energy Shock As Gas, Diesel, Electricity Prices Climb
LANSING - Michigan consumers and businesses are heading into summer facing rising energy costs as
Ann Arbor’s Push To Break Away From DTE Raises Billion-Dollar Questions About Public Power Future
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor’s push to create an alternative energy system outside the traditional
Big Tech Wants To Turn Suburbs Into AI Infrastructure
ANN ARBOR - Homeowners could soon host mini AI data centers in exchange for energy
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 Built A $3 Billion Cannabis Industry – Now Comes The Hard Part
Michigan's cannabis market has matured into one of the nation's largest. Now businesses are battling
Michigan CEOs Turn More Cautious on Economy, But Continue Investing and Hiring
DETROIT — Michigan's largest employers are growing more cautious about the economy, but they're not
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
Baby Boomers Are Becoming A $500 Million Cannabis Market In Michigan And Ohio
WASHINGTON DC - Baby Boomers aren't just using more marijuana. They're becoming big business for
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
DEA Makes Final Push To Move Marijuana To Schedule III — What It Means For Michigan And Ohio Cannabis
WASHINGTON — The federal government's long-running effort to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule
Michigan Cannabis Prices Stay Near Record Lows As Ohio Cracks Down On Cross-Border Weed
Michigan's mature marijuana market continues to offer some of the cheapest cannabis in the nation,
Featured News
MITechNews Building Michigan AI Company Directory — AI Firms Invited To Join For September Launch
ANN ARBOR — MITechNews is building a statewide directory of Michigan artificial intelligence companies designed to answer a deceptively simple question:
If AI Takes The Jobs, Who Gets The Money?
Artificial intelligence could make Michigan businesses dramatically more productive while reducing the number of workers they need. That raises an uncomfortable
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 Hard WASHINGTON — The U.S. national
MI Tech TV
Michigan Risks Falling Further Behind in Growing U.S. Hemp Economy
CRA rules under review July 23 could determine whether Michigan attracts hemp farming, processing and manufacturing—or sends those opportunities to competing states LANSING – Michigan hemp farmers, processors, manufacturers, retailers and consumers are being encouraged
Velocity Emerging Defense Tech 5X5 Pitch Competition Offers Cash Prizes
STERLING HEIGHTS - Eighty years after Detroit became the Arsenal of Democracy, the Pentagon is once again turning to Detroit, which helped win World War II. Velocity, an MEDC SmartZone located in the Sterling Heighta,
The Next Wave of AI Has Arrived: Supported Intelligence
LANSING - Michigan company says its new AI platform can help Tier 2 automotive suppliers and other manufacturers accomplish more with existing employees by securely connecting artificial intelligence to real business data instead of relying
Michigan
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
Velocity Emerging Defense Tech 5X5 Pitch Competition Offers Cash Prizes
STERLING HEIGHTS - Eighty years after Detroit became the Arsenal of Democracy, the Pentagon is
Michigan Auto Industry Faces Growing AI Skills Gap As Employers Warn Workforce Isn’t Ready
ANN ARBOR – Michigan's automotive industry has weathered supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and the
Could Your Next Hyundai Charge Itself While You Drive? New Wind Turbine Patent Explores an Unusual Idea
ANN ARBOR — No, your next Hyundai probably won't look like a miniature wind farm.
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
Velocity Emerging Defense Tech 5X5 Pitch Competition Offers Cash Prizes
STERLING HEIGHTS - Eighty years after Detroit became the Arsenal of Democracy, the Pentagon is
Michigan Auto Industry Faces Growing AI Skills Gap As Employers Warn Workforce Isn’t Ready
ANN ARBOR – Michigan's automotive industry has weathered supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and the
Could Your Next Hyundai Charge Itself While You Drive? New Wind Turbine Patent Explores an Unusual Idea
ANN ARBOR — No, your next Hyundai probably won't look like a miniature wind farm.
Baby Boomers Are Becoming A $500 Million Cannabis Market In Michigan And Ohio
WASHINGTON DC - Baby Boomers aren't just using more marijuana. They're becoming big business for
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
DEA Makes Final Push To Move Marijuana To Schedule III — What It Means For Michigan And Ohio Cannabis
WASHINGTON — The federal government's long-running effort to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule
Michigan Cannabis Prices Stay Near Record Lows As Ohio Cracks Down On Cross-Border Weed
Michigan's mature marijuana market continues to offer some of the cheapest cannabis in the nation,
Teenagers Around The World Are Racing A Fall Deadline For The Breakthrough Junior Challenge
Every year, thousands of teenagers spend their summer trying to do something genuinely difficult: explain
Detroit’s Big Three EV Sales Plunge — Michigan Jobs, Billions In Investments Face Uncertainty
DETROIT — Thousands of Michigan manufacturing jobs and billions of dollars in automotive investments face
Trump Threatens 50% Canada Auto Tariffs Jan. 1 — LTU Expert Warns Michigan Could Pay The Price
DETROIT — President Donald Trump has threatened to double U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks
IRS Targets Marijuana Tax Rules As Michigan, Ohio Cannabis Businesses Await Potential 280E Relief
ANN ARBOR - Michigan and Ohio adult-use cannabis businesses could potentially keep hundreds of thousands
Ohio THC Ban Slams Breweries — Michigan Cannabis Industry on Alert
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s ban on THC beverages is hitting breweries hard—and raising new concerns for
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
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
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.
Advanced Technologies
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 online applications and getting little or
Anthropic Researchers Sound Alarm: Greater Than 10% Chance AI Could Wipe Out Humanity
AI SAFETY WATCH | NEWS ANALYSIS Michigan businesses are racing to put artificial intelligence into factories, cybersecurity systems, autonomous vehicles, health
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 that model can be expanded to
MITechNews Building Michigan AI Company Directory — AI Firms Invited To Join For September Launch
ANN ARBOR — MITechNews is building a statewide directory of Michigan artificial intelligence companies designed to answer a deceptively simple question:
Science Tech
Scientists Warn Carbon Emissions Now Double Earth’s Safe Limit — What It Means for Michigan Industry
DETROIT - A new scientific analysis warns that humanity’s carbon emissions have already pushed far beyond what researchers consider a safe operating limit for the planet—raising new questions about the economic and industrial transition now
New Coworking Hub Opens at Michigan Central Station
DETROIT —Michigan Central innovation continues to expand with the launch of The Michigan Central Mezz, a new coworking and collaboration space in Detroit’s Corktown district. As part of the broader Michigan Central innovation district, this
Health Insurance Costs Are Jumping In 2026 — Here’s How The Lapse of ACA Tax Credits Is Hitting Michigan Families and Employers
ANN ARBOR - Health care costs are climbing sharply in 2026, and Michigan households are feeling the impact from two directions at once: employers are budgeting for higher benefit costs, while many individuals buying their
Trump UFO Disclosure Talk Resurfaces as U.S. Military Admits Some UAPs Remain Unexplained
WASHINGTON DC - Speculation is again circulating that Donald Trump may eventually release details about classified briefings he received on unidentified flying objects — now officially labeled Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) — a topic the
Canada To Open Border For Vaccinated Americans Aug. 9
OTTAWA, Canada - Fully vaccinated Americans and permanent residents will be allowed to enter Canada for non-essential travel beginning Aug. 9, Canadian government ministers announced Monday. The announcement marked the first step toward opening the
MMS Holdings Selected To Support COVID-19 Data Alliance Initiative
CANTON - Health Data Research UK has selected Canton-based MMS Holdings – a data-focused clinical research organization – to support the International COVID-19 Data Alliance initiative, providing data engineering services to support a globally coordinated,
Survey: 43 Percent Of US Workers Question Need To Return To Workplace
NEW YORK -More and more offices plan to reopen their doors in the coming months, but will their workers show up? Amid higher productivity, 43 percent question the wisdom of returning to the workplace at
J.D. Power: Business Happy With Broadband
TROY–Business broadband customer satisfaction remains high even as most businesses are returning to normal in the wake of the pandemic, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Business Wireline Study. The study also reveals that,
Senate Health Care Talks Collapse, Putting Hundreds of Thousands of Michigan Residents at Risk of Higher Costs
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a health care deal this week, leaving the fate of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits in limbo. Without a compromise, those subsidies are
LTU Partners With Medcerts To Provide Tech Medical Certificates
SOUTHFIELD —As technology reshapes every industry, Lawrence Technological University and MedCerts, a Stride Inc. company and national provider of online healthcare and IT career training, are joining forces to close the skills gap in two
24 Million Obamacare Users To See 75 Percent Rate Increase Due To Republican Legislation
NEW YORK - Obamacare premiums are poised to jump next year, driven by expiring federal subsidies and the highest proposed rate hikes since 2018, setting up a pocketbook shock for millions of marketplace enrollees, unless
Report: Ohio Hospital Finds Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Cannabis
AKRON ‒ An Akron Children's Hospital doctor says pediatricians should discuss marijuana safety with kids and families during wellness checkups just like they talk about the importance of brushing their teeth and getting enough sleep.
Senate Health Care Talks Collapse, Putting Hundreds of Thousands of Michigan Residents at Risk of Higher Costs
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a health care deal this week, leaving the fate of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits in limbo. Without a compromise, those subsidies are
LTU Partners With Medcerts To Provide Tech Medical Certificates
SOUTHFIELD —As technology reshapes every industry, Lawrence Technological University and MedCerts, a Stride Inc. company and national provider of online healthcare and IT career training, are joining forces to close the skills gap in two
24 Million Obamacare Users To See 75 Percent Rate Increase Due To Republican Legislation
NEW YORK - Obamacare premiums are poised to jump next year, driven by expiring federal subsidies and the highest proposed rate hikes since 2018, setting up a pocketbook shock for millions of marketplace enrollees, unless
Report: Ohio Hospital Finds Increase In Children Accidentally Eating Cannabis
AKRON ‒ An Akron Children's Hospital doctor says pediatricians should discuss marijuana safety with kids and families during wellness checkups just like they talk about the importance of brushing their teeth and getting enough sleep.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Shopping For An EV Or Hybrid? What Michigan Drivers Need To Know Before Buying
Michigan bet billions of dollars and thousands of jobs on an electric-vehicle future. But consumers
Michigan Hit With America’s Highest Tariff Cost Per Household — $5,619 And Counting
DETROIT — Michigan has absorbed the highest estimated tariff burden per household in America —
Michigan Hit With America’s Highest Tariff Cost Per Household — $5,619 And Counting
DETROIT — Michigan has absorbed the highest estimated tariff burden per household in America —
Michigan Could Ban Kids Under 14 From Riding E-Bikes On Roads, Sidewalks And Trails
LANSING — Michigan lawmakers are moving to restrict children from riding electric bicycles on public
IoT TechConnect April 29 Michigan Science Center – Why Your Company Needs To Get Involved
DETROIT - On April 29, MITechNews.Com will co-host IoT TechConnect 2 at the Michigan Science
Report: Self-Driving Cars Make Mistakes Because Of Limited AI Training Situations
DETROIT - Self-driving cars are still prone to making mistakes, in part because the AI training
Digital and Mobile
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
Cybersecurity Vendor Research Is Broken – Richard Stiennon Built a Fix
BIRMINGHAM- For CISOs and CIOs, cybersecurity vendor research has quietly become one of the most
New Year, New Cyber Hacks
BIRMINGHAM - New Year, New Cyber Hacks, says Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, a cybersecurity
Smart Mobility Today: EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, Surgical Robots
DETROIT -This week’s stories focus a lot on Autonomous and Electric Vehicles, plus safer air
Smart Mobility Today: EV Charging, Solar, Wind, Recycling And More
DEARBORN - This week’s stories focus a lot on EVs globally, the speed of EV
Smart Mobility Today: AI, Robot Labor, EV Charging, Batteries
DEARBORN - This week’s stories focus on AI, robot labor, EV charging, battery production, and
Smart Mobility Today: Renewables, Drones, Robots, AV And EV Adoption
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today includes more news about renewable energy, advances in
New Year, New Cyber Hacks
BIRMINGHAM - New Year, New Cyber Hacks, says Richard Stiennon, founder of IT-Harvest, a cybersecurity
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
IT-Harvest Launches Security Stack Analysis
IT Harvest’s new Cybersecurity Stack Analysis feature brings AI-powered mapping of cybersecurity products to NIST,
Cybersecurity Dashboard: Near-Real-Time Vendor Research with IT-Harvest
A cybersecurity dashboard can turn scattered market data into clear, actionable intelligence. In today’s rapidly
123NET Brings Ultra High Speed 10Gbps Fiber To Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR -123NET continues to expand its residential internet service rollout by partnering with Veridian
Army Approves Order For 5000 Microsoft Combat Goggles
WASHINGTON DC - The US Army is taking delivery of a first batch of high-tech
How eSports Teams Keep Sharp For Competition
DETROIT - The eSports world continues to grow at an alarming rate, despite not being
Eastern Upper Peninsula Asks Residents, Businesses To Participate In Broadband Survey
Eastern Upper Peninsula - Eastern Upper Peninsula Connect Collaborative is asking residents and businesses to
How Ratings and Reviews Help with SEO
SAN DIEGO - Search engines have taken over all internet activity in the present age, as users tend to look towards them for everything. Whether you have gone online to search for the meaning of
Apple, Amazon Ban Parler For Lack Of Content Moderation
WASHINGTON DC - Apple and Amazon both cracked down on Parler late Saturday, pulling the app from their Apple store and Amazon Web Services hosting until the conservative social media platform ramps up content moderation.
LinkedIn Live Analysis Presented by Melih Oztalay
ANN ARBOR, MI December 7, 2020 - LinkedIn is adding live video capabilities to its platform. It's not open to every business, says Melih Oztalay, CEO of SmartFinds Marketing, a digital marketing agency in Birmingham,
Facebook Sued By FTC , 46 States For Monopolistic Practices
WASHINGTON DC - The US Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of more than 40 states and territories sued Facebook on Wednesday, alleging the social media giant had illegally stifled competition by snapping up rivals to
COVID-19 Accelerates Social Media Trends – Brands Must Find Their Places
NEW YORK - International social media analytics company Talkwalker and Hubspot asked 50 social media gurus, industry experts and PR professionals from around the world to define the trends that will shape the social media
Kathleen Norton-Schock, Brian Wassom, Tech Legal Issues Update
ANN ARBOR - Diva Tech Talks' Kathleen Norton-Schock, and Warner Norcross + Judd's Brian Wassom discuss focusing on Social Media Channels, the law and the First Amendment. Brian also delves into hot issues that could
Business and Finance
Velocity Emerging Defense Tech 5X5 Pitch Competition Offers Cash Prizes
STERLING HEIGHTS - Eighty years after Detroit became the Arsenal of Democracy, the Pentagon is
How to Scale E-commerce Operations Across Global Markets
Image credit: Unsplash Taking an e-commerce business beyond your home country is a big step.
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
Tech Advancements Needed For Human Explorers To Leave The Solar System
Unsplash - CC0 licence Humanity has always dreamed of going to the stars, but it's
Making Your Production Line More Resilient Against Downtime
Downtime is one of the most expensive problems that any business can face within its
What Makes a Construction Site Run Efficiently?
There are lots of moving parts when it comes to a construction part (literally, as
Top Tips for Vehicle Restoration
Pexels - CCO Licence Restoring a vehicle is not just a project; it’s a process
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
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
Michigan Venture Capital Association Names Award Winners
DETROIT – The Michigan Venture Capital Association celebrated the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem at its 2025
Tim Draper From Meet The Drapers Creates Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR - Meet the Drapers, hosted by venture capitalist Tim Draper, brings together visionary
Ohio THC Ban Slams Breweries — Michigan Cannabis Industry on Alert
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s ban on THC beverages is hitting breweries hard—and raising new concerns for
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
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable Condemns Latest Proposed Senate Language To Recriminalize Hemp Products
WASHINGTON DC — A congressional spending bill containing a hotly contested ban on hemp products with
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.
Davenport University Lands a Comedy Legend for President’s Final Gala
GRAND RAPIDS — If you’re going to throw one last gala before riding off into
State Champs Sports Network Expands Coverage Of High School Sports
SOUTHFIELD - WDIV Detroit 4 has partnered with STATE CHAMPS Sports Network to expand its
New Community Transformation Fund Completes First Close Of Second Venture Fund
GRAND RAPIDS – New Community Transformation Fund (NCTF), a statewide venture capital fund based in Grand Rapids,
Crypto, Gold, and Silver Are Falling Together — and Michigan’s Manufacturing Economy Helps Explain Why
ANN ARBOR - Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, gold, and silver are all declining at the same time
Business News
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- 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
