In September, the school gave personal AI assistants to the more than 50,000 students at the University of Michigan.
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‘People over profit’: Detroiters tell regulators to deny DTE rate hike
Metro Detroit residents and advocacy groups oppose DTE’s proposed $456.4 million rate hike, citing its burden on low-income communities and poor service reliability.
Posted inEnvironment, Political and Public Policy Information
Bill seeks new protections for Michigan communities overburdened by pollution
The bill looks to shield overburdened communities from pollution and improve the public input process, but existing permits for pollution sources would remain.
Posted inEnvironment, Police & Public Safety
Climate change debate: What Trump and Harris had to say
The candidates talked climate change in their first debate. Planet Detroit fact-checked their claims.
Posted inEnvironment
Michigan advocates hail ‘groundbreaking’ civil rights settlement over hazardous waste facility
The settlement requires EGLE to deny a license to a hazardous waste facility, including the renewal of a license, if it will have an “unlawful impact on human health and the environment.”
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Environment
East side Detroit nonprofit embraces affordable EV rentals
The program introduces an affordable electric vehicle carshare program to improve mobility options for underserved residents.
Posted inArts & Culture
Detroit parks inspire Marcus Elliot’s award-winning musical project
Elliot teaches jazz saxophone at Wayne State University and directs the Creative Arts Orchestra at the University of Michigan.
Posted inEnvironment
Advocates optimistic Kamala Harris could champion environmental justice
Advocates say Harris’ track record suggests she could expand on Biden’s environmental efforts and address the cumulative impacts of pollution.
Posted inEnvironment
What’s that smell? Southwest Detroiters search for the source of pollution
This latest round of odors highlights an everyday problem in Southwest Detroit, where pollution from vehicles and industrial sources on both sides of the river takes a toll on residents’ health and quality of life.
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Detroit organizers demand a public hearing ahead of DTE’s latest proposed rate hike
DTE asked for a $456 million revenue hike just four months after state regulators approved $368 million.