Artificial Intelligence

Gathering data for ecological research is essential, but daunting. A new study from the University of Michigan shows that artificial intelligence combined with birdwatching may help in turning everyday nature observations into critical information. Rebekah Warren discussed the study with its lead author, Dr. Hengxing Zou.

Six candidates are running for two eight-year seats on the University of Michigan’s Board of Regents in the Nov. 3 midterm election. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

There are 12 candidates on the November ballot running for five seats on the Ann Arbor School Board. With only one incumbent, there will be a lot of turnover. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert takes a look at the candidates.

While opposition to the proposed University of Michigan/Los Alamos computing center remains strong in Ypsilanti Township, departing U-M President Domenico Grasso says the project is necessary for progress in many fields. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Regents at Eastern Michigan University met Thursday afternoon to pass contract agreements with the school’s teacher and police unions. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Oracle Vice President Beatrice Fullan says the company wants to be a good neighbor to Saline Township. She says she understands why people are concerned as The Barn Data Center continues to take shape. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s "a2Tech360" is underway with a series of events planned over the course of the 10-day event celebrating innovation in the greater Ann Arbor region. Jennifer Hayman is Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communication & Events for Ann Arbor SPARK, and she talked to Caroline MacGregor about the "Women in Tech" event lined up for Monday, September 28th from 10 AM-3 PM.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she would rather be in Washington this week, but Speaker Mike Johnson had other ideas. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 kicks off Tuesday withTech Homecoming, followed by a series of events celebrating innovation in the greater Ann Arbor region. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

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.