Artificial Intelligence

Reactions are mixed over the announcement that OpenAI will be moving into the data center in Saline Township. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Registration has opened for Washtenaw Community College’s 2026 winter semester. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Experts on artificial intelligence are coming to Washtenaw Community College to discuss the future impact of the technology. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin was in Ypsilanti Wednesday morning to hear from local education and government leaders. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

On Tuesday, a Michigan Senate committee voted out bills to ban creating AI-generated sexual content of real people without their consent. Colin Jackson has more.

Torc Robotics’ new $5.6 million facility in Ann Arbor Township plans to drive the future of freight with autonomous, or self-driving, trucks. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

An Eastern Michigan University professor has developed classroom technology to detect gunshots. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Ypsilanti is working with several community stakeholders to install fiber optic cables throughout the city. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Ann Arbor SPARK has published its 2024 annual report, revealing that $9.5 million was spent on start-up investments aimed at boosting the local economy. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Ypsilanti Community High School a few months ago unveiled its new artificial intelligence learning space. Recognized as the first HP AI Spotlight School in the country, YCHS uses AI technology to advance career readiness. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with Ypsilanti Community Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Carlos Lopez about the recent launch of their AI Ambassadors program, which hopes to advance teacher buy-in.