MI Tech TV
Michigan’s Auto Future: EV Comeback, Hybrid Growth And The China Challenge
DETROIT — Veteran automotive journalist Paul Eisenstein, joins MITech TV to break down some of the biggest developments reshaping the global auto industry and what they could mean for Michigan automakers, suppliers and consumers. Among
Why Personality Tests May Be Holding Your Business Back
"Michigan entrepreneur Terry Bean explains why behavior—not personality—is the key to improving communication, reducing conflict, and building high-performing teams." DETROIT – Most workplace assessments tell people who they are. Terry Bean believes the more important
CBD Approved For Medicare And Medicaid Patients
ANN ARBOR - Marty Makary, head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported the agency will not interfere with a new federal policy providing Medicare beneficiaries coverage for hemp-derived CBD products. Makary said
Breaking News
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
Michigan’s Solar Boom Is Coming — Can Farmers Keep Farming Under The Panels?
AI data centers and advanced manufacturing are increasing Michigan's appetite for electricity. Thousands of acres
Could U.S.-Canada Trade War Hand China An Auto Industry Advantage?
As Washington and Ottawa impose tariffs on each other's products, China is moving in the
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
U-M Picks Ypsilanti Township For $1.25 Billion AI Supercomputing Center — But How Many Jobs Will It Create?
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP — The University of Michigan is moving toward building a $1.25 billion high-performance
Feds Approve Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel — But Michigan Supreme Court Ruling Leaves Project In Limbo
Army Corps clears major federal hurdle just 12 days after Michigan's high court threw out
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
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
AI Boom Meets Local Resistance: Michigan Communities Push Back on Energy-Hungry Data Centers
DETROIT — Michigan’s push to become a major hub for artificial intelligence and advanced computing
CRA Alleges Michigan Cannabis Processor Illegally Transported Products To Massachusetts Before License Surrender
BANGOR, Mich. — Michigan cannabis processor Ground Control Michigan, doing business as GCM Waypoint, has
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Ends. Will It Change Anything For Michigan And Ohio Cannabis Businesses?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After weeks of testimony, the federal hearing that could reshape the future
Analysis: The Gold Rush Is Over. Michigan Cannabis Is Becoming a Consumer Products Business
A Forbes profile of Lume CEO David Morrow highlights a broader transformation as branding, customer
Ohio Wants To Know Who’s Buying Cannabis: New Survey
COLUMBUS - For Michigan cannabis companies doing business in Ohio—or considering expansion there—a proposal moving
Featured News
Michigan’s AI Ambitions Collide With Growing Backlash Over Data Centers
MITechNews Special ReportThe Price of AI — Part 1 As lawmakers propose new restrictions, communities across Michigan are weighing billions in
Could Trump’s SAVE Act Make It Harder for Millions of Eligible Americans to Vote? Here’s What Michigan Voters Need To Know
LANSING – More than 2.2 million Michigan women who changed their last names after marriage could face additional paperwork if Congress
Gas Prices Are Falling. So Why Is Inflation Still Rising? What It Means For Michigan
ANN ARBOR – Michigan drivers are finally getting some relief at the gas pump, with the average price of regular gasoline
Michigan
Big Tech Wants To Turn Suburbs Into AI Infrastructure
ANN ARBOR - Homeowners could soon host mini AI data centers in exchange for energy
Michigan Doubles Down On Mobility Innovation As AI, Robotics And Autonomous Systems Reshape Manufacturing
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan is once again putting taxpayer-backed resources behind its effort to become the
GM Cuts IT Jobs As Detroit Automaker Faces Mounting Cost Pressures, EV Transition, And AI Disruption
DETROIT - Automotive News reported Monday that General Motors has eliminated additional information technology jobs
Could Chinese EVs Crush Detroit?
Part 1 or a two-part series on the Chinese auto threat to Michigan. DETROIT -
Big Tech Wants To Turn Suburbs Into AI Infrastructure
ANN ARBOR - Homeowners could soon host mini AI data centers in exchange for energy
Michigan Doubles Down On Mobility Innovation As AI, Robotics And Autonomous Systems Reshape Manufacturing
SOUTHFIELD - Michigan is once again putting taxpayer-backed resources behind its effort to become the
GM Cuts IT Jobs As Detroit Automaker Faces Mounting Cost Pressures, EV Transition, And AI Disruption
DETROIT - Automotive News reported Monday that General Motors has eliminated additional information technology jobs
Could Chinese EVs Crush Detroit?
Part 1 or a two-part series on the Chinese auto threat to Michigan. DETROIT -
CRA Alleges Michigan Cannabis Processor Illegally Transported Products To Massachusetts Before License Surrender
BANGOR, Mich. — Michigan cannabis processor Ground Control Michigan, doing business as GCM Waypoint, has
Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Ends. Will It Change Anything For Michigan And Ohio Cannabis Businesses?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After weeks of testimony, the federal hearing that could reshape the future
Analysis: The Gold Rush Is Over. Michigan Cannabis Is Becoming a Consumer Products Business
A Forbes profile of Lume CEO David Morrow highlights a broader transformation as branding, customer
Ohio Wants To Know Who’s Buying Cannabis: New Survey
COLUMBUS - For Michigan cannabis companies doing business in Ohio—or considering expansion there—a proposal moving
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
Michigan Is America’s No. 6 State For Business — So Where Are The Jobs And People?
Michigan ranks No. 6 among America’s best states for business, yet it ranks only No.
Construction Site Safety: Legal Duties Employers Often Ignore
The professionals in the construction industry already suffer from chaotic situations. So it is better
Michigan Announces 1,677 Layoffs As EV Slump, Fuel Prices And Bank Merger Take Toll
Michigan employers announced 1,677 layoffs during the second quarter of 2026 as the EV slowdown,
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
Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, On iHemp Hour Aug. 12
LANSING - Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, will be featured Aug. 12 at noon on the
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
Advanced Technologies
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
How AI Is Changing Cybercrime And Cybersecurity
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity battlefield, creating new opportunities for both cybercriminals and the organizations trying
Michigan Drivers Already Tracked By Hundreds Of Police Cameras. AI May Soon Know More Than Just Your License Plate
Concerned about Big Brother? Michigan lawmakers are moving to put guardrails on a growing surveillance network before artificial intelligence makes it
AI Could Reshape 2.8 Million Michigan Jobs.
LANSING – Artificial intelligence could transform nearly 2.8 million Michigan jobs over the next decade, according to Michigan's AI workforce strategy.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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
How AI Is Changing Cybercrime And Cybersecurity
ANN ARBOR - Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity battlefield, creating new opportunities for both cybercriminals and the organizations trying
Michigan Drivers Already Tracked By Hundreds Of Police Cameras. AI May Soon Know More Than Just Your License Plate
Concerned about Big Brother? Michigan lawmakers are moving to put guardrails on a growing surveillance network before artificial intelligence makes it
AI Could Reshape 2.8 Million Michigan Jobs.
LANSING – Artificial intelligence could transform nearly 2.8 million Michigan jobs over the next decade, according to Michigan's AI workforce strategy.
Science Tech
$20 Trillion Trans-Atlantic Tunnel Idea Puts Future Travel Technology Back in Spotlight
NORWAY - A speculative proposal making the rounds again in global infrastructure circles imagines a 3,400-mile tunnel beneath the Atlantic Ocean, capable of moving passengers between New York and London in under an hour. Highlighted
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Ignites Debate As CIA Declines To Confirm Records
ANN ARBOR - An interstellar object passing briefly through the solar system has sparked renewed debate at the intersection of science, national security, and public trust—less because of what astronomers have found, and more because
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
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
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.
Study: Common Sleeping Pill Could Help Lesson Impact Of Alzheimer’s Disease
ST. LOUIS - There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring aggressively. In a study, scientists found that
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
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
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.
Study: Common Sleeping Pill Could Help Lesson Impact Of Alzheimer’s Disease
ST. LOUIS - There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring aggressively. In a study, scientists found that
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
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
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
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.
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.
What Trump’s Decision To Rewrite North American Trade Deal Means For Michigan Consumers
ANN ARBOR — President Donald Trump's decision to reopen the North American trade agreement with
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
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,
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
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
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
Artificial Intelligence Hot Topic At Blackhat Conference
ANN ARBOR - Every August, Black Hat hosts a cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas that
Researchers Contend AI Can Exploit Common Vulnerabilities In Networks In Under 15 minutes?
NEW YORK - Defenders are usually used to enjoy a few hours to days—or even
Michigan Cyber Summit And Michigan High School Cyber Summit Oct. 22-23
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget announced that registration is now
Cybersecurity Update: More Hacks, Crypto Threats, Fake Cyber Workers
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity pros Richard Stiennon of IT-Harvest and Dan Lohrmann of Presidio return
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
Cannabis Companies Need Capital. Private Lenders Are Stepping In Where Banks Won’t
Sponsored Content By Genus Credit Services PINCKNEY - Michigan's cannabis industry generated more than $3
Ohio Hemp Lawsuits Could Signal What’s Next For Michigan CBD Products, THC Drinks
COLUMBUS - The fight over hemp-derived THC products is moving from statehouses to courtrooms, and
Why Your Next Restaurant Meal, Home Repair And Vacation Could Cost More This Summer
LANSING — If your summer vacation seems more expensive, your favorite restaurant raises prices again,
Spirit Flew 1.7 Million Detroit Passengers. Who Keeps Airfares Low
DETROIT – Spirit Airlines carried more than 1.7 million passengers through Detroit Metropolitan Airport last
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
The Forgotten Areas Of A Construction Business That Make You Lose Money
Source: Unsplash (CC0 License) Do you run a construction business? If so, you may question
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
Strategic Partnership Formed To Accelerate Critical Technology Innovation
GRAND RAPIDS – A strategic partnership has been formed to catalyze innovation, investment, and commercialization
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
Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, On iHemp Hour Aug. 12
LANSING - Ron Fazio, Hemp Synergistics, will be featured Aug. 12 at noon on the
Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan Elects New Board Of Directors
LANSING – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan, commonly referred to as iHemp, has elected
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
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
