When Lawson Kuehnert founded Outset— a summer camp immersing high schoolers in medical careers — he knew navigating complex payroll and HR systems would distract from his mission: giving students a true look into life in medicine.
Job seekers and tech enthusiasts should mark their calendars for Sept. 24–Oct. 3 for a2Tech360, when Ann Arbor will transform into a hub for big ideas — and big opportunities.
Whether you want to grow your career, invest in what's next, find new partners or just explore the cutting-edge of technology, this 10-day series from Ann Arbor SPARK brings it all together.
The U.S. Gulf Coast is facing billions of dollars in yearly property damage by 2050 due to extreme weather tied to climate change, per a new analysis.
Why it matters: Even as Gulf states are still reckoning with the aftermath of 2005's Hurricane Katrina two decades later, more pain and loss seems inevitable.
Google's new Pixel 10 lineup includes new AI-powered features that put significant pressure on Apple ahead of its expected iPhone launch next month.
Why it matters: The high-end smartphone market is largely saturated, meaning each sale comes from either convincing a loyal user to upgrade or wooing someone away from a competitor.
Editor's note: Read the latest on Hurricane Erin here.
Hurricane Erin was bringing tropical storm conditions at or near portions of North Carolina's coast on Wednesday night — as the "large" storm's outer bands brushed the N.C. Outer Banks, forcing officials to close a section of highway.
The big picture: The National Hurricane Center warned U.S. East Coast beachgoers on Wednesday against swimming at most beaches due to "life-threatening surf and currents," while the Outer Banks region was also under threat from "life-threatening" surge flooding and tropical conditions.
While tech companies tout chatbots and humanoids, General Motors is using artificial intelligence in less glamorous but more practical ways to make better cars and smoother-running factories.
Why it matters: GM's AI strategy is less about sci-fi and more about wringing efficiency, safety and quality from its massive industrial footprint.
The National Football League's ubiquitous — and oft-maligned — Surface tablets are getting an AI-infused upgrade, officials from the league and Microsoft tell Axios.
Why it matters: The league is trying to give coaches faster access to the data they want, while stopping short of letting the AI make decisions.
Editor's note: Read the latest on Hurricane Erin here.
Hurricane Erin's threats prompted North Carolina's governor to declare a state of emergency as the massive storm began bringing huge swells that were impacting the N.C. Outer Banks on Tuesday.
The big picture: The storm is not forecast to make landfall in the United States, but forecasters warned of "life-threatening" storm surges, coastal overwash and flooding along the U.S. East Coast this week.
