The Metro: Detroit is trying to write the rules before Big Tech moves in
In town halls and public squares across Michigan, people are debating whether data centers should be part of their neighborhoods....
The Metro: Detroit is trying to write the rules before Big Tech moves in
In town halls and public squares across Michigan, people are debating whether data centers should be part of their neighborhoods....
The Metro: Data centers, coming to a community near you
In late 2024, Michigan lawmakers voted to provide tax breaks for large data centers. Since then, local officials across Michigan...
The Metro: This local representative is regulating AI. She’s less concerned about data centers
Artificial intelligence is all around us. AI can now create videos and provide analysis — it's even able to code....
The Metro: Why Wayne State University is leaning into artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is already shaping daily life, whether we’re ready or not. That’s caused celebration and concern. It’s reducing the...
The Metro: What today’s economy means for Michigan’s small businesses
Michigan’s economy is in flux. Tariffs have pushed up the cost of some goods. Unemployment has ticked up slightly. Hiring...
The Metro: Big Tech eyes Michigan, but at what cost for residents?
Michigan is racing toward the data center boom that powers artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Lawmakers have approved generous tax...
The Metro: AI generated music is pushing boundaries against human artists on Spotify
If you listen to music on Spotify, you’ve probably come across AI-generated tracks—like the AI band VELVET SUNDOWN. But what...
Detroit Opera’s Yuval Sharon reimagines Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’ through the lens of AI
Detroit Opera’s latest production looks to the future by reinterpreting Mozart’s "Così fan tutte" through the lens of artificial intelligence. Artistic...
The Metro: Artificial intelligence in education
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into educational environments, there are...
Concerns mount over AI data centers in Michigan
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is bringing sweeping changes, but privacy and environmental advocates are warning of the risks...
Detroit Evening Report: Obama visits Detroit, Pistons start new season + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Barack Obama's visit to Detroit, the start of a new season for...
Created Equal: Detroit to adopt new rules for use of facial recognition technology by police
As Artificial Intelligence continues to change how we interact and move through the world, not everyone may be aware of...