Artificial Intelligence

Data centers are expanding across the central U.S. to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence. That's raising concerns about growing energy demand and freshwater usage.

A satirical Facebook post that claimed Saginaw Bay had been renamed to “Bay Bay” went viral earlier this year, and not everyone got the joke. As misinformation, influencer news and AI-generated content blur the lines between fact and fiction, experts say media literacy is more important than ever.

Researchers say they see artificial intelligence and other new technologies become more popular when it comes to taking care of children with developmental disabilities. Two of new these technologies from different universities in Michigan might be available soon.

A school in the eastern UP is holding off on an expansion project to build two new classrooms and welcome 40 new students because of noise pollution from a nearby bitcoin mining farm. Residents are calling for the facility to shut up or shut down and move.

Several cities in Michigan are using artificial intelligence to study customer behavior in their local businesses, help them with recycling and assist in policing.

Hemlock Public Schools recently announced a partnership with Magic School AI, a program that allows teachers to create classroom tools.

The Michigan Civil Rights commission is taking steps to regulate how companies and governments use artificial intelligence.

On Thursday, Katie Skinner will be presenting new research in Alpena on the development of technology to collect data in oceans and Great Lakes.