Artificial Intelligence https://www.wcmu.org/tags/artificfial-intelligence Artificial Intelligence en-US Copyright Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:55:41 GMT Google revealed as company behind hyperscale data center "Project Cannoli" https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/google-revealed-as-company-behind-hyperscale-data-center-project-cannoli Some details about the data center proposed in Van Buren Township have been floating around for weeks. But the company pushing for it remained a mystery until Google put speculation to rest this week. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:55:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-18/google-revealed-as-company-behind-hyperscale-data-center-project-cannoli Sarah Cwiek McLaren introduces AI powered cardiovascular screening program https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/mclaren-introduces-ai-powered-cardiovascular-screening-program The new screening process will help doctors catch signs of heart disease earlier with the help of artificial intelligence. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:27:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/mclaren-introduces-ai-powered-cardiovascular-screening-program Brianna Edgar Democrat-led bill looks to regulate AI workplace monitoring in Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-23/democrat-led-bill-looks-to-regulate-ai-workplace-monitoring-in-michigan Some legislators are concerned about the use of AI software to monitor employees in the workplace. The companies offering the software say it increases productivity. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:22:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-23/democrat-led-bill-looks-to-regulate-ai-workplace-monitoring-in-michigan Colin Jackson Michigan lawmakers propose legislation to curb exploitation of children by social media https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-22/michigan-lawmakers-propose-legislation-to-curb-exploitation-of-children-by-social-media This week, state Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills (SB 757-760) called Kids Over Clicks. Among other things, the bills would aim to ensure AI chatbots are inaccessible to children. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:25:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-22/michigan-lawmakers-propose-legislation-to-curb-exploitation-of-children-by-social-media Steve Carmody Michigan librarians say they're being asked to find non-existent references cited by AI chatbots https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-06/michigan-librarians-say-theyre-being-asked-to-find-non-existent-references-cited-by-ai-chatbots Librarians say they're facing an increasing number of requests to search for reference documents that don't exist as the use of artificial intelligence chatbots increases. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:05:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-06/michigan-librarians-say-theyre-being-asked-to-find-non-existent-references-cited-by-ai-chatbots Andrew Roth Microsoft proposes data center in southwest Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-22/microsoft-proposes-data-center-in-southwest-michigan If built, the center would only be about 20 miles from another proposed Microsoft data-processing facility. The company bought more than 200 acres of land near Dorr Township last year. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:09:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-22/microsoft-proposes-data-center-in-southwest-michigan Michael Symonds More law enforcement agencies using artificial intelligence https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-31/more-law-enforcement-agencies-using-artificial-intelligence A growing number of law enforcement agencies are using artificial intelligence, a U-M study finds. That includes automated license plate readers, facial recognition technology and other AI tools. The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police says they won’t replace humans. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-31/more-law-enforcement-agencies-using-artificial-intelligence Samantha Ku, Capital News Service AI chatbots now taking non-emergency calls in Grand Traverse County https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-15/ai-chatbots-now-taking-non-emergency-calls-in-grand-traverse-county Officials say the chatbots are not going to replace dispatch workers but rather help them manage calls. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:09:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-15/ai-chatbots-now-taking-non-emergency-calls-in-grand-traverse-county Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer Water and energy use is growing as data centers are built across the Midwest and Great Plains https://www.wcmu.org/2025-07-21/data-centers-water-electricity-growing-usage 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. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-07-21/data-centers-water-electricity-growing-usage Joe Schulz What a fake post about Saginaw Bay can teach us about media literacy https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-18/what-a-fake-post-about-saginaw-bay-can-teach-us-about-media-literacy 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. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:36:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-18/what-a-fake-post-about-saginaw-bay-can-teach-us-about-media-literacy Alexandrea Ladiski