Mike Brennan

1 week ago | mitechnews.com | Mike Brennan

LANSING – The World Economic Forum has made a bold statement: we are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and this revolution is more challenging than any before it. What makes it so difficult? This new era is defined by technologies we can’t see, touch or fully understand. From artificial intelligence (AI) to big data and augmented reality, these innovations are transforming every aspect of our lives at a pace that many believe humanity simply can’t keep up with.

1 week ago | mitechnews.com | Mike Brennan

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Greenland’s second-largest ice shelf, the Petermann, is melting faster than expected — and not for the reason scientists initially thought. A new study published in Nature Communications revealed that warm ocean water isn’t the only factor speeding up ice loss, as summarized in a Stockholm University report. Based on models supported by expedition data, even when the surrounding water temperature remains constant, the ice continues to melt rapidly.

1 week ago | mitechnews.com | Mike Brennan

WASHINGTON DC – President Trump recently signed an executive order to mandating Artificial Intelligence training in schools. Problem is not many teachers understand how to tech AI. The executive order, titled Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth, signals that advancing AI literacy is now an official national priority. This raises a series of essential questions: What exactly is AI literacy, who needs it, and how do you build it thoughtfully and responsibly?

1 week ago | mitechnews.com | Mike Brennan

GRAND RAPIDS – US Signal announced a major expansion of its platform, with new investments in its Detroit Metro and Des Moines data centers, and the deployment of more than 1,000 miles of new ultra-dense fiber and conduit across key U.S. corridors. This $200 million capital expenditure program, driven by market demand and supported by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, positions US Signal as a leader in cloud, colocation and next-generation AI infrastructure.

1 week ago | mitechnews.com | Mike Brennan

WAVERLY, Ohio – Several thousand marijuana enthusiasts will descend upon Waverly next month for the second annual Stargazer Cannabis Festival. It may also be the last. “We’re very sad about that fact, and it would be very ironic that this festival was conceived out of a celebration for legalization, and then ironically, the law will make it illegal,” festival organizer Chad Thompson told NBC.