Computers, phones and other digital devices talk through millions of ones and zeros... and that's all because of one man's theory.
As part of our series on how central and northern Michigan have helped shape America in our 250th year ... WCMU’s Blace Carpenter tells us about the Michigander who helped lay the foundation for artificial intelligence.
Also on the show, President Donald Trump announced Michigan will receive $32 million dollars in federal relief following severe flooding and storms, and the online prediction-market platform Kalshi has been temporarily banned from offering sports bets in Michigan.
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This podcast is produced in part by the members of NABET Local 412. This episode of Between the Lakes was edited and mixed by AJ Jones Our theme music comes from Gabe Schall. Mike Horace is our executive producer.
