Michigan

This connected-vehicle plan would create a system that could broadcast safety alerts to drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists with equipment to also receive the messages.

The state recently launched an in-house secure online auction site, overcoming unique challenges. The project is projected to save the state $250,000 a year. Here’s a look at the most popular items listed.

Homeowners associations could be prohibited from blocking energy efficiency upgrades – from rooftop solar panels and home EV charging to rain barrels – under a new proposed bill in the Michigan House.

The Michigan Supreme Court has expanded new technology to make mediation services available to parents with busy and unpredictable schedules — but can domestic issues really be settled through text?

Plus, New Mexico’s broadband director is retiring, California has a new public broadband services bill and applications are open for the National Digital Inclusion Alliance’s 2023 digital trailblazers program.

The University of Michigan is requiring all students and staff to reset their passwords by Sept. 12 after officials discovered a "significant security threat" and took their network offline for a couple days.

Most systems at the university were back online Wednesday after a targeted attack Sunday had prompted officials to disconnect the university's server. Details on the attack are scant as it's still under investigation.

The university was still without Internet on Tuesday but gradually bringing services back online after disconnecting Sunday due to suspicious activity, which a university regent has confirmed was a targeted attack.

The day before the start of fall classes, the university separated its network from the Internet due to a "significant security concern." Staff expect it may take a few days before all systems are back online.

The state is looking to expose more Pre-K-12 and college students to career paths in STEM fields as the country looks to increase domestic microchip production — a key goal of the CHIPS Act.

The University of Michigan is embracing generative artificial intelligence by providing a custom AI platform to students and staff, including a ChatGPT-like chatbot and a tool to query in-house data sets.

Jayson Cavendish had been filling in as the state’s CSO for months. He’s been officially been appointed the duties that used to belong to current Michigan CIO Laura Clark.

Michigan, in partnership with the National Park Service, has announced the National Park Michigan Mobility Challenge, which will offer companies a chance to test mobility charging and solutions at the popular parks.

The Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification has awarded $506,000 to six companies focused on boating electrification or charging infrastructure as part of its Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge.

Two newly announced programs in the state will prepare military veterans to start information technology careers with the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget.

A mobility charging hub is under development in Michigan to generate rapid, high-power charging for heavy-duty trucks, while also experimenting with the integration of new technologies like renewable energy production and storage.

Plus, Houston is hiring a broadband director; more governors issue comments on the federal BEAD funding for high-speed Internet; and U.S. senators are fighting for a broadband strategy.

The Midland County Internet Connectivity Committee is making progress towards providing high-speed Internet for all households through a series of government grants, reminding residents of how they can help.