News Summary Michigan state officials are taking action to recover $23.6 million in incentives from Gotion Inc. after the company abandoned its electric vehicle battery plant project. The project, initially supported by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, promised to create over 2,000 jobs. However, local opposition and legal challenges hindered progress, prompting
News Summary Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old woman from Wyandotte, Michigan, has won a $100,000 Powerball jackpot after using artificial intelligence technology to pick her numbers. Carvey purchased her ticket online for the September 6 draw, matching four white balls and the Powerball number. Initially thinking she won $50,000, she discovered
News Summary Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old from Wyandotte, Michigan, won $100,000 in the Powerball lottery after using AI to select her numbers. She typically plays when jackpots exceed a billion, but this time, she consulted ChatGPT for suggestions. Initially thinking she won $50,000, she discovered her prize doubled after activating
News Summary The Detroit Arsenal is leading a transformation in defense manufacturing by harnessing 3D printing technology to produce vital Patriot missile parts significantly faster. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s recent visit underscored this shift, which has reduced production time from 900 days to just 45. As the Army emphasizes innovation
News Summary The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded $2.55 million in state grants to enhance entrepreneurship and drone technology in northern Michigan. 20Fathoms receives $1.6 million to support early-stage companies, while Traverse Connect gains $949,000 to advance drone applications in healthcare. The funding aims to stimulate local economic growth
News Summary Traverse City is positioning itself as a key player in the drone industry, aspiring to be a global hub for unmanned aerial systems. Local leaders are excited about the potential economic benefits as new FAA regulations come into play. With the upcoming ‘Uncrewed Triple Challenge’ competition and a
News Summary Michigan Broadband Services (MBS) is set to enhance connectivity across the state with new fiber-optic infrastructure and a community philanthropy program. With a history dating back over a century, MBS plans to launch fiber-based broadband services in St. Ignace by spring 2024, and their recent acquisition by MachTen,
News Summary Michigan is investing $1.5 billion to enhance broadband access across the state, helping residents connect with essential digital services. The Michigan High-Speed Internet Office has started by allocating over $10 million to regional hubs, focusing on skills training and infrastructure improvement. Local organizations like West Michigan Works! are
