ST. LOUIS - According to a St. Louis Fed study released last month, the U.S. “may be witnessing the early stages of AI-driven job displacement,” with a weighting toward the sectors which adopted the emerging technology most heavily. The research, released on Aug. 26, sought to establish whether AI is contributing to rising unemployment. This comes
WASHINGTON DC - Marijuana business leaders are not optimistic that federal rescheduling will happen this year—though 97 percent said the reform and the resulting federal tax relief are “important” to their “long-term viability”—according to a new poll. Shield Compliance, which provides compliance management solutions for banks serving the legal cannabis industry, released the results of
HOLLAND, MI — A California-based battery startup is shutting down its Michigan operations after running out of cash. Natron Energy in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice dated Aug. 28 said it will shut down both of its facilities in Holland and Santa Clara, Calif., terminating a total of 95 employees, MLive
ANN ARBOR - Washtenaw Community College will convene leading regional and national voices from the automotive, healthcare, energy and education sectors for its inaugural artificial intelligence conference, a high-impact event exploring how AI is transforming the workplace and reshaping leadership across industries. AI@Work: The Innovation Imperative will be Wednesday, September 24, at the WCC campus, 4800
LANSING - The Cannabis Regulatory Agency has permanently excluded Sherri Overfield from being employed by – or working in any capacity – at or for a licensed Michigan marijuana business or being a supplemental applicant of any medical or adult-use marijuana business in Michigan. On July 30, 2025, the CRA issued a consent order and stipulation,
SOUTHFIELD - The Michigan Council of Women in Technology has a full events schedule for fall 2025. MCWT spokeswoman Kathleen Norton-Schock provides all the details in this video interview on MITech TV. Elevate Level Up Sept. 10 Volunteer Information Sept. 11 Reignite 2025 Sept. 17 MCWT at Tech Week Grand Rapids Sept. 18 Grand Slam
CLEVELAND —Want to work in the booming Ohio cannabis market? There are jobs a plenty. But Rico Mercado, an assistant general manager for Klutch Cannabis, said potential employees in the industry do need a wealth of knowledge in order to be successful. Green Flower is a training and education program for cannabis. Max Simon, the
LANSING - July Michigan Legal cannabis sales increased by more than 4 percent from June, but down 4.5 percent from July 2024, a mixed bag that still leaves everyone wondering if the bottom has been reached on pricing. Looking at the numbers, July adult-recreational sales totaled $274.17 million, and just $483,176 in medical sales. Combined
WASHINGTON DC - As tensions escalate in the realm of space exploration, the U.S. Space Force's collaboration with Gravitics to develop an orbital aircraft carrier marks a pivotal step in securing American dominance and enhancing satellite deployment capabilities in the face of potential global conflicts. The United States is pushing the boundaries of space technology
AUSTIN - While America has long depended on China for rare earth elements, perhaps America’s newly found treasure will change that. As per a more recent study, about $8.4 billion worth of rare earth minerals are just lying around hidden and uncovered in the U.S. Being easily accesible, America could soon tap into a wealth
