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Kentaro Toyama is a computer scientist who studies the relationship between technology and global development. He is the W. K. Kellogg Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information and author of "Geek Heresy: Rescuing Social Change from the Cult of Technology." Toyama spoke to WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor about artificial intelligence researchers' concerns that AI could be the apocalypse that ends humanity — something pre-eminent British Professor Stephen Hawking also expressed concerns about before he died.
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He’s been on the job since April, but on Friday, the Investiture Ceremony will be held to instill Dr. Brendan Kelly as the 24th President of Eastern Michigan University. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Students in the Ann Arbor Public Schools are, for the most part, performing better than their counterparts across the state, but a large achievement gap still remains. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
The Michigan Theater and State Theatre are always buzzing, so what's the buzz this week? WEMU's Mat Hopson gets together with Tara Calligan to chat about the new films coming to your favorite downtown movie house, along with the next round of special screenings! -
Swoop’s Pantry on Eastern Michigan University’s campus regularly sees students visiting for help securing food, clothes, and household supplies. Demand for it, along with other food pantries across Washtenaw County, has surged over the past year. WEMU’s Ana Longoria sat down with staff from Swoop’s Pantry to go over the current state of the food pantry and what’s in store over the school year. -
The two major party candidates for Michigan governor answered questions before the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday. As Russ McNamara reports, Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson had differing visions of governance. -
The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved plans for a new affordable housing project on South State Street. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
"Hidden In Plain Sight" offers a window into a rare, local ecosystem. WEMU's Joshua Nieman invites you to explore Ypsilanti's Highland Fen. -
Washtenaw County's rain garden system has filtered millions of gallons of stormwater runoff every year. Now, the program is expanding further into the county. Catie Wytychak from the Washtenaw County Water Resources Office spoke to Rebekah Warren about the expansion and Ypsilanti's upcoming Fall River Day. -
For more than four decades, the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation (YHF) has hosted its annual Historic Homes Tour. This year, the foundation is turning its attention to Ypsilanti’s Southside neighborhood with the theme "Harvesting Our History." Lee Van Roth gave a preview of the upcoming tour with YHF member Delrhea Byrge. -
News that Congresswoman Debbie Dingell opposes the University of Michigan/Los Alamos project is being celebrated in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discussed electric vehicle policy with United Auto Workers supporters in Lansing Tuesday. Colin Jackson was at the union's conference. -
The City of Ann Arbor’s "Safe Streets for All" project is moving forward to help the city achieve its Vision Zero goals to improve traffic safety. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.
