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Look Now: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Therapists

WASHINGTON DC - New research suggests that given the right kind of training, AI bots can deliver mental health therapy with as much efficacy as — or more than — human clinicians. The recent study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows results from the first randomized clinical trial for AI therapy. Researchers from Dartmouth

By |2025-04-08T14:23:51-04:00April 8th, 2025|Artificial Intelligence|

Wayne State Gets $50 Million Gift To Support Engineering School

DETROIT - Wayne State University alumnus James Anderson is donating $50 million to his alma mater, the largest gift in the school's 157-year history. Anderson, 80, and his wife, Patricia, are making the donation to Wayne State's College of Engineering, which will bear their names. The money isn't intended for bricks and mortar, but rather

By |2025-04-08T14:29:30-04:00April 8th, 2025|ESD, Featured|

Study: Common Sleeping Pill Could Help Lesson Impact Of Alzheimer’s Disease

ST. LOUIS - There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring aggressively. In a study, scientists found that using sleeping pills to get some shut-eye could reduce the build-up of toxic clumps of proteins in fluid that washes

By |2025-04-08T14:04:07-04:00April 8th, 2025|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Ancient Stonehenge In Lake Michigan Pegged At 10,000 Years Old

TRAVERSE CITY - A mysterious Stonehenge has been discovered beneath Lake Michigan offshore from Traverse City and it is 5,000 years older than its famous UK counterpart. The Discovery Of A Us ‘Stonehenge’ In 2007, a group of archaeologists accidentally uncovered a massive stone formation beneath the waters of Lake Michigan. The discovery, led by underwater archaeology

By |2025-04-08T14:29:47-04:00April 8th, 2025|Clean Update, Featured|

Planning To Fly On Or After May 7? You Need A Real ID To Get Past Security

DETROIT - If you plan to fly within the United States on or after May 7, you need a "Real ID" at the airport to get on a domestic flight, if you don't have your passport. May 7 is when enforcement begins. Everyone will need to have a star on their driver’s license to fly

By |2025-04-08T13:54:51-04:00April 8th, 2025|Featured, News|

Auto Tariffs: What Economic Impact On US Auto Production

LANSING - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on Thursday. The import tax has already triggered big moves by automakers, from layoffs to pauses in car shipments to delayed price hikes. Then On May 3, the tariff will also apply to imported car parts, such as engines and transmissions, which could add

By |2025-04-07T18:53:40-04:00April 7th, 2025|ESD, mitechtv|

Economic Uncertainty Tops Inflation As Top Concern For Michigan Small Businesses

LANSING – Michigan small business owners have serious concerns about the state and national economy, according to responses and data compiled through the Small Business Association of Michigan’s (SBAM) quarterly survey. At the same time, Michigan small businesses are looking out for their employees, with sixty-seven percent reporting they’ve increased wages over the last year to

By |2025-04-07T17:27:29-04:00April 7th, 2025|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, News|

Auto Tariffs: What Impact On Michigan’s Auto Industry?

DETROIT - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on Thursday. The import tax has already triggered big moves by automakers, from layoffs to pauses in car shipments to delayed price hikes. Starting May 3, the tariff will also apply to imported car parts, such as engines and transmissions, which could add to

By |2025-04-08T09:48:06-04:00April 7th, 2025|ESD, mitechtv|

Auto Tariffs: How Much Impact On Retail Prices?

DETROIT - President Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars took effect on April 3. The import tax has already triggered big moves by automakers, from layoffs to pauses in car shipments to delayed price hikes. As a result, industry analysts expect consumers to see higher car prices, and some buyers have been rushing to the

By |2025-04-07T16:25:00-04:00April 7th, 2025|ESD, mitechtv|

Essential Productivity Tools Reshaping Michigan’s Tech Workforce

In Michigan's rapidly evolving technology landscape, companies from Detroit's mobility sector to Ann Arbor's software hubs are embracing digital transformation. As Industry 4.0 takes hold across the state, tech workers need powerful tools to stay competitive in an increasingly complex environment. Let's explore the essential productivity solutions driving Michigan's tech workforce forward. Project Management and

By |2025-04-07T12:48:10-04:00April 7th, 2025|Guest Columns|