Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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
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 — potentially reducing pressure on Michigan's
Michigan’s Auto Industry Can’t Win By Tariffs Alone. It Must Match China Speed: Center For Automotive Research Report
Industry leaders meeting in Ann Arbor say AI, faster engineering and streamlined decision-making—not just trade policy—will determine the future of North
Michigan’s Next Economy: OpenAI’s Sam Altman Says We’ve Entered The AI Singularity. What Does That Mean For Michigan?
ANN ARBOR — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has made one of his boldest predictions yet: humanity has already crossed into what
Breaking News
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,
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
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
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
Two Michigan Tossups Could Help Decide Control Of U.S. House
With 41 days remaining before the Nov. 3 election, two Republican-held Michigan congressional districts are
42 Days From Election, Michigan Democrats Lead—But Senate, Attorney General Remain Tossups
Quick summary: With six weeks remaining before Michigan’s Nov. 3 election, Democrats lead the races
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
Is Big Tech Driving Your Electric Bill Higher? Michigan AG Takes Aim at DTE
LANSING - DTE Energy is asking Michigan regulators for nearly half a billion dollars more
Will Big Tech Lower—or Raise—Michigan Electric Bills? DTE Ties Data Centers to Rate Strategy
DETROIT - Michigan residents worried about rising electric bills are now hearing a new message
Michigan’s Data Center Boom Collides With Grid Reality: Who Really Pays the Price?
ANN ARBOR - Michigan’s push to become a hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure is running
Why Your Power Bill Keeps Going Up — And Why It May Not Stop
LANSING — Michigan residents are about to see their electric bills rise again. State regulators
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
Michigan Cannabis Sales Shrink As Ohio Surges 22% — Is The 24% Tax Changing The Midwest Marijuana Market?
Michigan Lawmakers Push To Repeal New Wholesale Tax As Businesses Close And Ohio's Young Recreational
Medicare CBD Experiment Could Open New Market For Michigan Hemp Industry
CMS program allowing participating health-care organizations to provide qualifying hemp products to Medicare beneficiaries adds
Michigan Hemp Businesses Win Temporary Reprieve As Congress Delays Federal THC Crackdown
One-month extension gives Congress a final opportunity during its post-election lame-duck session to craft permanent
Michigan Consumers May Be Changing How They Socialize. Could Cannabis Drinks Be Replacing Alcohol?
Industry survey suggests THC beverages are becoming an alternative to beer and wine as Michigan's
Featured News
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 Second Market For Michigan’s EV Investments
GM Changes Course Again On EVs — What It Means For Michigan Auto Jobs
GM is slowing parts of its electric-vehicle transition while protecting profitable gasoline vehicles and preserving enough EV capacity to respond if
Why Michigan Gas Prices May Stay High Even As Oil Prices Fall
ExxonMobil's CEO says refinery constraints—not just crude oil prices—are increasingly determining what motorists pay at the pump. Michigan experts say global
MI Tech TV
Catalyst Media Factory Celebrates 10th Anniversary In 2026
DETROIT - Getting interviewed by a television reporter, podcast host or newspaper journalist can be intimidating. A single poorly worded answer can overshadow years of hard work, while a confident, well-prepared spokesperson can build credibility,
The New Reality of AI-Driven B2B Marketing
Today's buyers have access to more information than at any point in history. As a result, AI-driven buying decisions are becoming increasingly common across B2B industries, as buyers use artificial intelligence to evaluate vendors, compare
MCWT Highlights Camp Infinity, Golf Outings, Gala And Networking Events In New Video Interview
ANN ARBOR - In a video interview with Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation's Kathleen Norton-Schock, MCWT highlighted its upcoming Camp Infinity summer technology camps, networking opportunities, volunteer programs, golf fundraisers, and annual Signature
Michigan
Aquinas Launches AI, Cybersecurity Majors As Michigan Races To Build Tech Workforce
GRAND RAPIDS – As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, cyberattacks become more sophisticated, and the digital
Veteran Michigan Business Journalists Launch Boutique Executive Thought Leadership & Industry Visibility Agency
ANN ARBOR — As artificial intelligence floods the internet with generic content and shrinking attention
Michigan’s Auto Industry Is Quietly Transforming Into A Robotics Economy
DETROIT - Michigan may be on the verge of its next industrial transformation — and
Michigan Defense Industry Group STEM Scholarship Program Deadline May 29.
DETROIT - The National Defense Industrial Association Michigan Chapter is using a new STEM scholarship
Aquinas Launches AI, Cybersecurity Majors As Michigan Races To Build Tech Workforce
GRAND RAPIDS – As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, cyberattacks become more sophisticated, and the digital
Veteran Michigan Business Journalists Launch Boutique Executive Thought Leadership & Industry Visibility Agency
ANN ARBOR — As artificial intelligence floods the internet with generic content and shrinking attention
Michigan’s Auto Industry Is Quietly Transforming Into A Robotics Economy
DETROIT - Michigan may be on the verge of its next industrial transformation — and
Michigan Defense Industry Group STEM Scholarship Program Deadline May 29.
DETROIT - The National Defense Industrial Association Michigan Chapter is using a new STEM scholarship
Michigan Cannabis Sales Shrink As Ohio Surges 22% — Is The 24% Tax Changing The Midwest Marijuana Market?
Michigan Lawmakers Push To Repeal New Wholesale Tax As Businesses Close And Ohio's Young Recreational
Medicare CBD Experiment Could Open New Market For Michigan Hemp Industry
CMS program allowing participating health-care organizations to provide qualifying hemp products to Medicare beneficiaries adds
Michigan Hemp Businesses Win Temporary Reprieve As Congress Delays Federal THC Crackdown
One-month extension gives Congress a final opportunity during its post-election lame-duck session to craft permanent
Michigan Consumers May Be Changing How They Socialize. Could Cannabis Drinks Be Replacing Alcohol?
Industry survey suggests THC beverages are becoming an alternative to beer and wine as Michigan's
Driverless Waymos Hit Detroit Streets — But Michigan Laws Face A New Test
Fully driverless Waymos are now navigating Detroit streets with nobody behind the wheel. Michigan law
Major Medicaid Changes Hit After Midterms — What Michigan Seniors Need To Know
Michigan voters will cast ballots Nov. 3 before some of the biggest Medicaid changes take
Four Michigan Startups Win $425,000 Each — Now They’ll Battle for Another $1 Million
LANSING - Four Michigan technology startups have each secured $425,000 in investment funding and are
The Technology Behind Michigan’s Sports Betting Market: Platforms, Data And Digital Access
Michigan’s sports betting market offers a useful look at how regulation, software and digital infrastructure
Federal Ban On Delta-8, Other Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Could Come By October
WASHIGTON DC - A ban on intoxicating hemp may not wait for the next U.S.
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Hero Project Explained, MCWT Updated, Cybersecurity Hacks, Linked-In Tips
ANN ARBOR - MITech TV Sept. 20 Anton Harb Jr., a disabled American Veteran, explained
Advanced Technologies
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
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
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 — potentially reducing pressure on Michigan's
Science Tech
Massive New Gold Discovery But The Mining World Has Heard This Story Before
BEIJING - Every few years, a gold discovery emerges with numbers so large they demand attention — even from an industry trained to be skeptical. China’s latest announcement fits that pattern. Geologists drilling beneath the
MCWT Executive Director Lori Koza Has Big Plans For Her Women’s Group
SOUTHFIELD - Lori Koza, the new executive director of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology, is interviewed by long-time MCWT volunteer Kathleen Norton-Schock. Koza said 2026 will be a pivotal year. Her focus will
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
June 9 Virtual Detroit Town Hall Focuses On COVID Vaccination Education For Persons With Disabilities
DETROIT – On June 9, the Detroit Urban Solutions will present a virtual Town Hall about COVID vaccination education and information aimed at persons with disabilities. The 12:15 pm zoom event was created by the
MPSC’s Summer Energy Appraisal: Pandemic’s Impact On Energy Demand And Prices Continues To Drive Uncertainty
LANSING - As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eased and economic activity rebounds, Michiganders can expect higher gas prices in summer 2021 than they were a year ago, but overall projections on energy supply and
Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Teens – Fred Brown Updates
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, in his final video interview, updates the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that now has been approved for teenagers. He also talks about whether you should wear a mask inside and
Why IT Is Important For You To Get A COVID Vaccination
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to MITech TV to talk about why it is so important to get vaccinated for COVID-19. He also provides details on treatments available should you get the COVID
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
Prescription Drug Could Prevent Up To 1 Million Cases Of Dementia Each Year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The University of Virgina Health System (UVA Health) has revealed new research which indicates a prescription drug already being used to help suppress a virus affecting millions could now also be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease. What
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
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the marijuana plant as well as a number of other compounds “reported for the first time from the flowers of C.
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
Prescription Drug Could Prevent Up To 1 Million Cases Of Dementia Each Year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The University of Virgina Health System (UVA Health) has revealed new research which indicates a prescription drug already being used to help suppress a virus affecting millions could now also be used to prevent Alzheimer's disease. What
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
New Cannabinoid Discovered In Cannabis That Could Treat Forms Of Cancer
SOUTH KOREA - Researchers have announced that they’ve successfully identified a new cannabinoid—cannabielsoxa—produced by the marijuana plant as well as a number of other compounds “reported for the first time from the flowers of C.
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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
Canada Hits Back At Trump With New Tariffs — Michigan Is In The Crosshairs
DETROIT — Canada's new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products took effect Tuesday, putting Michigan jobs,
Canada Hits Back At Trump With New Tariffs — Michigan Is In The Crosshairs
DETROIT — Canada's new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products took effect Tuesday, putting Michigan jobs,
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
Wise Systems, WaveSense Win PlanetM Awards At Automobili-D
DETROIT – PlanetM, the state accelerator for the Michigan mobility industry, handed out two awards
MCity To Access Autonomous Vehicle Safety Before Road Tests
ANN ARBOR – The University of Michigan’s Mcity autonomous and connected vehicle testing center announced
Digital and Mobile
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,
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,
The U.S. Digital Divide Is Shrinking, But Nearly 8 Million Households Remain Offline
WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which tracks how Americans live,
May Mobility In Partnership With Mobility App Developer
ANN ARBOR–The autonomous vehicle developer May Mobility announced a new partnership with Moovit, an Israel-based
Michigan Groups Urge State To Boost Clean Mobility Investments
LANSING – A cross-section of Michigan organizations applauded a U.S. plan to curb transportation pollution
Smart Mobility Today: Renewable Energy, AI, Robots and Drones
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today includes news about renewable energy, some caution being
EVs AVs, 6G, AI, Satellites Blocking View Of Space
DETROIT - This week’s Smart Mobility Today Podcast includes news about EVs and AVs, 6G
2025 Michigan Cyber Summit Scheduled For Oct. 23
LANSING – The 2025 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Oct. 23 at the Suburban
IT Harvest Dashboard Tracks World’s Cybersecurity Companies And Products
BIRMINGHAM - Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in
Inside IT-Harvest: A Faster Path to Cybersecurity Vendor Research
Cybersecurity vendor research has become one of the most crowded, fast-moving challenges in technology today.
Artificial Intelligence Hot Topic At Blackhat Conference
ANN ARBOR - Every August, Black Hat hosts a cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas that
Merit, MSU Joint Recipients Of $10.5 Million Grant To Connect Michigan Internet Pathways
EAST LANSING - Merit Network and Michigan State University are joint recipients of a $10.5 million National
What Are NFTs? Tech Attorney Enrico Schaefer Explains
ANN ARBOR - Tech attorney Enrico Schaefer, principal in Traverse Legal, explains what Non Fungible
123NET Adding 128-Mile Fiber Route From Southfield To Bay City
SOUTHFIELD - 123NET announced Monday a 128-mile new route for its fiber network that will
Ingham County Asks Residents, Businesses To Participate In Survey On Broadband Access
INGHAN COUNTY - Ingham County is asking residents and businesses to take a 15-question survey
GVSU Studies 3 Possible Learning Options For Fall Courses, Including Fully Online
ALLENDALE - Grand Valley State University is studying three learning options for fall courses: fully online, a hybrid model, and face-to-face instruction. The news came from GVSU President Philmena Mantella during a Laker town hall
What You Need To Increase Leads and Sales From Your Website
Summary: Creative design and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) work together. Calls to Action within a web page help point our website visitors in the right direction. Understand how to use "white space" as a
The Power of Website Design And Conversion Rate Optimization
Summary: The user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are important factors in CRO Calls to Action within a web page help point our website visitors in the right direction. Remove distractions and keep
Moving Your Business Online In This Pandemic Age
ROYAL OAK - Justin Marhsall, an SEO expert with Brave River, explains what businesses need to do to create an effective online presence when COVID-19 prevents live customers from walking in your door. https://youtu.be/dFybZ0sWHPA
Should I Reduce My Marketing Budget Due To Coronavirus? Spoiler Alert: NO
LONDON, England - With the events and hospitality industry on its knees, and millions of businesses forced to operate remotely and the economy in decline, the coronavirus has a lot to answer for. Yet, despite
Top 7 Marketing & Advertising Trends In 2020
DETROIT - For years, companies have fine-tuned their SEO in the hopes of appearing on the first page of a Google search. Now, it may not matter. The most recent figures show that 61.5% of mobile
Business and Finance
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
White House Pushes To Delay Hemp Crackdown
LANSING – The Trump administration is urging Congress to reconsider a sweeping federal crackdown on
MCWT Highlights Camp Infinity, Golf Outings, Gala And Networking Events In New Video Interview
ANN ARBOR - In a video interview with Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation's
Why Upgrading Your Business Parking Lot Is A Surprisingly Savvy Investment
Image Source Upgrading your business parking lot probably isn’t at the top of your list
Federal Marijuana Shift Targets Medical Use—But Michigan’s $3B Recreational Market Sees Limited Change
WASHINGTON DC - A major federal shift in marijuana policy is underway—but for Michigan’s booming
The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future of Business and News
Technology has become an integral force in shaping modern society, affecting everything from how businesses
Convenient Ways to Increase Sales when Running a Business
If you feel as though you’re not quite reaching your sales potential as a small
MSU Federal Credit Union Unveils 2025-2026 Women of Sparta Cohort
EAST LANSING — Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) is proud to announce the
The Conquer Finance And Insurance Accelerator Opens for Application
EAST LANSING ― The Conquer Finance and Insurance Accelerator, a partnership between Michigan State University
Lakeshore Advantage Debuts New SURGE Accelerator Programs To Support Startups
HOLLAND —Lakeshore Advantage is launching a new wave of SURGE-powered entrepreneurial programs designed to fuel
Washtenaw Economic Club Hosts Driving Innovation And Entrepreneurship At Michigan Central
ANN ARBOR – The Washtenaw Economic Club will host keynote speaker Mark de la Vergne
Federal Ban On Delta-8, Other Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Could Come By October
WASHIGTON DC - A ban on intoxicating hemp may not wait for the next U.S.
Living Coffin Turns Human Flesh Into Compost
LONDON, UK - Want to become part of the environment when you die? Loop Living
iHemp Hour Offers More User Friendly Programming
ANN ARBOR - The iHemp Hour, a production of the Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan,
Hero Project Explained, MCWT Updated, Cybersecurity Hacks, Linked-In Tips
ANN ARBOR - MITech TV Sept. 20 Anton Harb Jr., a disabled American Veteran, explained
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
Public Survey Opens On Visionary Rail Link — Could Michigan Get An “Orient Express-Style” Train Between Ann Arbor And Traverse City?
ANN ARBOR - A statewide planning effort has kicked off a public survey that could
$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
Hundreds Of New Apartments Proposed Near Trader Joe’s As Ann Arbor Faces Persistent Rental Demand
ANN ARBOR — Plans for a six-story apartment complex next to Trader Joe’s on East
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