Michigan
Detroit turns to drones in new era of transportation
Known as the Motor City for its strong history in the automotive industry, drones now represent a new chapter for Detroit’s economy.
A Bitcoin mine came to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and Dafter Township isn’t happy
The mine’s computers emitted a loud, persistent hum that has, for the time being, been silenced by litigation.
Los Alamos and University of Michigan want to build a national security ‘data center’ in Ypsilanti. Residents and local officials see few benefits
Local officials allege the University of Michigan is being “deceptive” over its plans for the $1.2 billion “computation center,” which could bring few benefits and many costs to Ypsilanti Township.
Bills banning deepfake pornography return to the Michigan Senate floor
House Bills 4047 and 4048 would allow individuals to take civil action over the non-consensual creation of deepfake pornography.
Amid questions over ChatGPT use, Detroit school board candidate withdraws
DPSCD confirmed that Traci Ricks withdrew her application on Wednesday, as questions were raised about the use of ChatGPT in the application materials attributed to her.
Michigan becomes latest target of Justice Department inquiry on voter roll maintenance
Republicans have long questioned the state’s high rate of registration.
Michigan attorney general joins states to sue Trump administration for sharing health data with ICE
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined 19 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit this week against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for sharing personal health data about Medicaid recipients with the Department of Homeland Security.
Michigan lawmakers: Extortionists using AI to create deepfake pornography must be stopped
A research company found that between 90% and 95% of deepfake videos online since 2018 are nonconsensual pornography and about 90% of those nonconsensual videos are of nonconsensual porn are of women.
Survey: Law enforcement surveillance technology is rapidly progressing, but AI raises concerns
A recent survey has found that as artificial intelligence tools are developed, law enforcement and local officials in Michigan are raising concerns over privacy and accuracy.
Michigan turns to AI to spruce up its workforce development efforts
The Economic Development Corporation is leveraging artificial intelligence to match job seekers with vacant positions across the state.
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Michigan lawmakers consider bills to ban deepfake pornography
Authorities have noted the creation of deepfake sexually explicit images is growing, while at the same time extorting individuals with the threat of releasing sexually explicit materials is also on the rise.
Emails reveal how health departments struggle to track human cases of bird flu
Farm owners' resistance to tracking human bird flu infections is creating significant gaps in disease surveillance. But forcing farmers to submit to testing could reignite a backlash against public health efforts.
The states where climate progress is on the ballot
Getting laws passed is one thing. Protecting them from Republican opposition is another.
Little-noticed statehouse races could reshape election policies next year
In several swing states, control of legislative chambers—and agendas—is on the ballot in November.
Move over, presidential race. These state governments also are up for grabs.
Thousands of state lawmakers are on the ballot, and control of some statehouses hangs in the balance.
Court boosts authority to prevent mammoth tides of manure from contaminating water
The Michigan court ruling emboldens the movement to limit pollution from concentrated animal feeding operations.
Michigan to hunt down sexual offenders who fled the state
The operation is a partnership with county prosecutors and the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and return fugitive sexual offenders with outstanding warrants to Michigan. It is the first partnership of its kind in the county—one Michigan hopes other states will replicate.
At a time money for local elections is scarce, this city found savings
An analysis of different voting model in Michigan's February primary found that communities that joined forces reaped economies of scale. But encouraging voter turnout was another matter.
Support for rooftop solar outpaces other energy infrastructure
A new survey assessed support of local government officials in Michigan for solar, wind and nuclear energy infrastructure and power transmission.
In one city, litter meets its mechanical match
A pilot program in Detroit has enlisted a trash removal robot to reduce plastic pollution on the beach from entering local waterways.
