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Why AI Companies Should Care About Global Trade Tariffs, Chips, Data Centers And Supply Chains Will Shape The Next Generation Of Michigan AI Companies

GRAND RAPIDS - Artificial intelligence may be powered by software, but the industry depends on something far more tangible: a global supply chain. The servers that train AI models rely on semiconductors manufactured around the world. Data centers require electrical equipment, cooling systems and networking gear sourced from dozens of countries. Robotics companies depend on

By |2026-07-23T15:28:28-04:00July 23rd, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Business|
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Powering Michigan’s Future: Whitmer Wants AI Data Centers To Protect Ratepayers. Consumer Advocates Say Voluntary Promises Aren’t Enough.

LANSING — As artificial intelligence companies race to build massive data centers across the country, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is drawing a line on one issue she says shouldn't be negotiable: existing electric customers shouldn't have to pay for the infrastructure needed to power them. Whitmer this week unveiled a Michigan Affordability and Responsible Growth

By |2026-07-17T16:19:00-04:00July 17th, 2026|Government/Politics, News|
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Oracle Seeks Michigan Tax Break for $43 Billion Saline AI Data Center

State Tax Commission will decide whether to approve 12-year property tax incentive for project expected to anchor Michigan's AI ambitions SALINE TWP. — Oracle has formally applied for a 12-year property tax exemption for its proposed artificial intelligence data center in Saline Township, moving one of Michigan's largest-ever technology investments into the next phase of

By |2026-07-12T09:26:19-04:00July 12th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|
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Could AI Become Michigan’s Newest Major Water User?

As Oracle moves ahead with a $4.3 billion AI data center near Ann Arbor, Great Lakes advocates say Michigan needs to know how much water the industry will consume. SALINE - Michigan's race to become a leader in artificial intelligence is accelerating. Oracle is moving forward with what could become one of the state's largest

By |2026-07-07T13:50:38-04:00July 7th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless|
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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 AI investment against concerns over electricity, water use, noise and local control. LANSING - Michigan's effort to become a national leader in artificial intelligence has entered a new phase—not over AI itself, but over

By |2026-06-28T11:57:34-04:00June 28th, 2026|Artificial Intelligence, Featured|
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Michigan Bets Big, but AI Investment ROI Unclear

DETROIT - Michigan is investing millions of dollars to build an artificial intelligence economy but questions about Michigan AI investment ROI are mounting. Developers are proposing power-hungry data centers. Universities are expanding AI research. State leaders recently launched a $60 million Michigan Innovation Fund to help technology startups grow. But as Michigan doubles down on

By |2026-07-03T11:56:37-04:00June 1st, 2026|Artificial Intelligence|
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Michigan Launches Innovation Alliance As State Struggles To Keep Startups From Leaving

LANSING - Michigan’s innovation economy faces a growing competitiveness problem: Michigan ranks 32nd nationally in early- and growth-stage startup funding, according to a 2025 innovation scorecard from Business Leaders for Michigan. Leading innovation states including California, Washington and Colorado have grown their innovation economies at “twice the rate or more of Michigan” over the past

By |2026-05-28T10:43:16-04:00May 28th, 2026|Business, Entrepreneurs, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Big Tech Wants To Turn Suburbs Into AI Infrastructure

ANN ARBOR - Homeowners could soon host mini AI data centers in exchange for energy savings, battery systems, or recurring payments as tech companies scramble for electricity and computing power. Imagine a quiet suburban neighborhood where homes are no longer just places to live — but part of America’s artificial intelligence infrastructure. Garages hum softly

By |2026-05-17T16:36:22-04:00May 17th, 2026|Clean Update, Clean, green, hybrid, Clean, Green, wireless, ESD|
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