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What Guardrails Are Needed For AI As Its Creators Struggle To Control It?
What Guardrails Are Needed For AI As Its Creators Struggle To Control It?
Jun 263 min read


More Americans Turn To Social Media Influencers For News
Around the world, engagement with news sources on television, print, and news websites has fallen, while social media, video platforms and news aggregators have increased, according to a new report from the Reuters Institute.
Jun 235 min read


Aerospace Leader Not Returning To Michigan; Believes He's Being Targeted By AG
The executive director of the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (MAMA) said he believes the Attorney General's investigation into his association's use of state appropriations is politically motivated and that he no longer feels safe in Michigan.
Jun 235 min read


Political Violence Is No Longer Fringe — It’s Local But Not Unstoppable
Political Violence Is No Longer Fringe — It’s Local But Not Unstoppable
Jun 175 min read


Secretary Of State Stops Payment To New Web Site Company
The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and Tyler Technologies “won’t sleep” until the Michigan Transparency Network (MiTN) for campaign, candidate and personal finance filings meets the department’s standards, said Tina Anderson, MDOS chief of staff.
May 213 min read


MI Bankers Worried About Michigan-Based Cryptocurrency
As some lawmakers explore the future of Michigan possibly having its own state-sponsored cryptocurrency, the Michigan Bankers Association (MBA) cautions the Legislature against pursuing currencies not related to the U.S. dollar and getting ahead of the federal government.
May 93 min read


AI, Deepfake Porn Banned Under House-Passed Bills
Bills that address the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence and its use in creating sexually explicit content passed the House on Thursday.
Apr 251 min read


Foreign Apps On Public Employee Phones Scrutinized
Apps created by companies with ties to unfriendly nations like China, Cuba and Iran would be banned from government-issued devices.
Apr 183 min read


Foreign Influence On Education, Government Issued Devices Receives Testimony
The Gov Ops committee heard testimony on the remaining two bills of the foreign influence package.
Mar 272 min read


Detroiters Gets Extra Area Code In November
The numbers in the famous 313 area code have run out and starting Nov. 7 the new 679 area code will be implemented.
Mar 181 min read


Cybersecurity, Internet Access, Emerging Tech Will Be Main Focuses Of Comms & Tech
The Comms & Tech Committee will focus on safeguarding digital infrastructure, expanding internet access, & development of emerging tech.
Mar 102 min read


Schriver Looks To Pull The Plug On Internet Pornography
Rep. Schriver is working on legislation to ban internet pornography from everyone in Michigan, those under 18 and those older than 18.
Mar 51 min read
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