Artificial Intelligence

The growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way people do business. On this month’s "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chats with Atomic Object Managing Partner, Jonah Bailey and Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations for the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber, Andy LaBarre about how responsible adoption of AI can help companies remain innovative and achieve long-term growth.

Michigan lawmakers are pushing bipartisan bills to pause new data center projects. But as Colin Jackson reports, they’re not likely to get anywhere.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s annual report shows that Ann Arbor’s future could be driven by businesses utilizing artificial intelligence technologies. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Doctors at the University of Michigan may soon be able to diagnose a difficult to spot form of heart disease using AI. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Bills meant to keep kids safe online passed in the Michigan Senate Wednesday. Colin Jackson has more.

Ann Arbor Public Schools wants to use artificial intelligence as a tool for learning and make sure it has proper oversight, so it’s not abused. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says more interstate action is needed to better protect children from online exploitation. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Students will gather at Eastern Michigan University on March 16 for this year's Generative Artificial Intelligence Spring Summit. With the theme "Learning Together at the Forefront of Change," the summit will explore applications of generative AI, ethical considerations, environmental impacts, and strategies for responsible use across sectors. Lee Van Roth shared more about the summit and its overall goals with the director of EMU's Office of Campus and Community Writing, Dr. Ann Blakeslee.

New regulations would come to AI-based employee monitoring in Michigan under a bill in the state House of Representatives. Colin Jackson has more.

Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says any problems regarding the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit can be worked out quickly. The independent candidate spoke Wednesday in front of the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.