https://www.wcmu.org/tags/technology Technology en-US Copyright 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 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 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 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/michigan-gov-whitmer-proposes-43-million-for-new-election-equipment The money will help clerks replace voting machines whose contracts expire in 2027. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:46:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/michigan-gov-whitmer-proposes-43-million-for-new-election-equipment Hayley Harding, Votebeat https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-06/leonard-calls-for-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers-in-michigan Former Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives and Republican candidate for governor, Tom Leonard, says he's concerned that the energy these centers use will drive up utility rates. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:31:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-06/leonard-calls-for-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers-in-michigan David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-09/businessman-tied-to-controversial-up-bitcoin-mine-running-for-congress-in-florida Michael Carbonara's name appears on the permit application and various business documents in connection with a bitcoin mine in the eastern Upper Peninsula. A local school is suing the operation over the noise being produced by the super computers. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:07:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-09/businessman-tied-to-controversial-up-bitcoin-mine-running-for-congress-in-florida Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-03/no-phone-policies-a-positive-for-michigan-schools The new no-cellphone policy across all schools means “I’m not being bothered,” Lake High School Ryleigh Foster said. “The detachment, it feels good.” Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-03/no-phone-policies-a-positive-for-michigan-schools Cheryl Holladay, Ashley Patti and Krista Tacey-Cater, Houghton Lake Resorter & Crawford County Avalanche 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 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-22/palisades-nuclear-plant-contractor-falls-into-pool-above-reactor A contract worker at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant fell into a reactor cavity on Tuesday while performing work inside the containment building. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:30:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-22/palisades-nuclear-plant-contractor-falls-into-pool-above-reactor Michael Symonds 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 https://www.wcmu.org/2025-10-13/virtual-fencing-cattle-ranchers-research-conservation-prairie Virtual fencing uses GPS collars, sounds and electrical cues to move cattle across a landscape. Along with saving ranchers time, researchers say this new technology can help protect, and create, wildlife habitat. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-10-13/virtual-fencing-cattle-ranchers-research-conservation-prairie Rachel Cramer