The Metro: Big Tech eyes Michigan, but at what cost for residents?
Michigan is racing toward the data center boom that powers artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Lawmakers have approved generous tax...
The Metro: Big Tech eyes Michigan, but at what cost for residents?
Michigan is racing toward the data center boom that powers artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Lawmakers have approved generous tax...
The Metro: The unintended consequences of consumer reviews
The internet and the social platforms that exist there have been both an interesting and unsettling experiment. When we look...
Detroit Evening Report: Global Detroit launches leadership program for BIPOC, immigrants
Global Detroit is launching the New American Leadership Academy. It’s a free leadership program to empower people of color, with...
New lawn mower technology helps crews trim Detroit’s freeway slopes
In 2023, the City of Detroit took over the duty of maintaining the land alongside its freeways from the State...
MichMash: Michigan loses deal for major semiconductor plant; new proposal aims to expand bottle bill
Michigan lost a deal for a massive semiconductor plant this week that was projected to bring about 10,000 jobs to...
House committee fights against ticket bots
Michigan bills to further prevent the use of ticket-buying bots received a House committee hearing Wednesday. Ticket bots are often used to...
MichMash: Lawmakers seek to stop cell phone use in school; former AG Mike Cox talks gubernatorial run + more
This week on MichMash, host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's Alethia Kasben discuss bills introduced both in the Michigan...
The Metro: New MOCAD exhibit to highlight contributions of Black tech innovators
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is unveiling a new exhibition next month to help shine a light on...
Lawmakers could adopt restrictions this year on phones in schools
A Republican state lawmaker says he hopes Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s support will help get a proposal enacted into law...
Consumers Energy is looking into geothermal heating for homes
Consumers Energy is exploring the potential use of geothermal energy to heat and cool homes in some Michigan neighborhoods. The...
The Metro: The crisis of local news in the age of AI and Trump
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Artificial intelligence is entering nearly every profession. It can help gain insights...
The Metro: Artificial intelligence in education
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into educational environments, there are...