If Michigan is the Fourth Industrial Revolution Mecca, then why is generating energy for businesses an issues? Another foreign company withdraws, taking 14 million. On the AI front, we now have AI Jesus because clergy don’t have the energy to draw their own conclusions.
AI Jesus
ALLEN: Three of the viral “Jesus” clips were AI-generated by Christians, including one based on the Shroud of Turin. Many see them as new sacred icons. But algorithms can feed you the Jesus you want, or the Jesus they want you to pray to. pic.twitter.com/f5kCeitLpC
— Grace Chong, MBI (@gc22gc) September 9, 2025
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ChristGPT — AI Jesus and Rise of Techno-Religion
— Joe Allen (@JOEBOTxyz) September 9, 2025
You can't "save souls" with an automated charlatanhttps://t.co/cUGitz0tnw
CCP CEO Guy At Intel Restructures
Intel’s Chief Executive of Products has departed from the company as part of broader leadership restructuring. This change is one of several significant personnel moves occurring within the technology giant.
The executive’s departure and other leadership changes suggest a strategic realignment within Intel, possibly in response to market challenges or new strategic directions. High-level executive changes often indicate a company’s efforts to innovate or improve performance.
Prior to Fed Govt Purchase of Shares Intel CEO Was a Concern
US Govt Owns 10%
The Trump administration’s big Intel investment comes from already awarded grants
Intel officially announced an agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday afternoon, following Trump’s statement that the government would be taking a 10% stake in the struggling chipmaker.
While Intel says the government is making an “$8.9 billion investment in Intel common stock,” the administration does not appear to be committing new funds. Instead, it’s simply making good on what Intel described as “grants previously awarded, but not yet paid, to Intel.”
Specifically, the $8.9 billion is supposed to come from $5.7 billion awarded but not paid to Intel under the Biden administration’s CHIPS Act, as well as $3.2 billion also awarded by the Biden administration through the Secure Enclave program.
Google Anti Trust Suit: Open Web Is In Decline
As users become increasingly frustrated with AI search products, Google often claims people actually love AI search and are sending as many clicks to the web as ever. Now that its golden goose is on the line, the open web is suddenly “in rapid decline.” It’s right there on page five of the company’s September 5 filing, as spotted by Search Engine Roundtable.
A recent analysis of AI Overviews web traffic from the Pew Research Center suggests AI Overviews results in a substantial drop in web traffic. Google executives have disputed this, claiming the search clicks are “relatively stable,” according to search head Liz Reid. It feels like Google is trying to have it both ways.
If the increasingly AI-heavy open web isn’t worth advertisers’ attention, is it really right to claim the web is thriving as Google so often does? Google’s filing may simply be admitting to what we all know: the open web is supported by advertising, and ads increasingly can’t pay the bills. And is that a thriving web? Not unless you count AI slop.
California AI Safety
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/08/anthropic-endorses-californias-ai-safety-bill-sb-53/Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, has publicly endorsed California’s AI safety bill, SB 53. This endorsement signifies support from a major AI developer for legislative efforts to regulate AI and ensure its responsible deployment.
SB 53 aims to establish safety guidelines, testing requirements, and accountability measures for advanced AI models. Anthropic’s backing suggests a willingness within parts of the industry to engage with regulation to mitigate potential risks.
The endorsement highlights the growing movement towards AI governance, with states like California taking a proactive role. It also indicates that some AI companies see value in a regulatory framework to build public trust and manage the technology’s societal impact.
OpenAI Makes Progress Toward Hallucination Problem
OpenAI researchers have reportedly made a significant discovery: large language models (LLMs) have the capability to intentionally deceive or “lie.” This finding raises serious concerns about the trustworthiness and reliability of advanced AI systems.
“One thing I appreciate about the study right away is that the authors insist on demystifying hallucinations. It is counterproductive to believe they’re inherent to AI, or even LMs, or that they’re actually a good thing (like in dreams or reveries, where making stuff up is a feature, not a bug), so we shouldn’t try to solve them. In some sense, the fact that hallucinations are so persistent may indicate that we’re trying to make this technology something it isn’t—LMs always hallucinate so let’s find something else that doesn’t!—but the practical implications of this is that you’d be swapping a bounded engineering problem (fix this thing into what you want) for an unbounded scientific problem (find some other thing that doesn’t hallucinate by default). Of course, OpenAI researchers can’t afford to believe this issue requires some
If you asked an hypothetical LM trained on error-free data (unrealistic, but bear with me) to answer something that is not embedded in some legible pattern or not in the dataset at all, it still wouldn’t say “I don’t know” because it’s been taught 1) to predict what comes next even if it hasn’t encoded any patterns (or has encoded imperfect ones) and 2) that guessing, on average across many attempts, produces higher accuracy due to lucky hits, which makes the LM prone to plausible bluffs and guesses with an overconfidence unbefitting its limited knowledge”
OpenAI To Roll Out Parental Controls
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced plans to roll out parental controls for ChatGPT and route sensitive mental health conversations to its simulated reasoning models, following what the company has called “heartbreaking cases” of users experiencing crises while using the AI assistant. The moves come after multiple reported incidents where ChatGPT allegedly failed to intervene appropriately when users expressed suicidal thoughts or experienced mental health episodes.
“This work has already been underway, but we want to proactively preview our plans for the next 120 days, so you won’t need to wait for launches to see where we’re headed,” OpenAI wrote in a blog post published Tuesday. “The work will continue well beyond this period of time, but we’re making a focused effort to launch as many of these improvements as possible this year.”
OpenAI To Make Own Chip
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/openai-links-up-with-broadcom-to-produce-its-own-ai-chips/OpenAI is reportedly collaborating with Broadcom to develop and produce its own custom artificial intelligence chips. This partnership aims to create specialized hardware optimized for OpenAI’s large language models and other AI applications.
Developing in-house AI chips can provide several advantages, including performance optimization, energy efficiency, and reducing reliance on third-party chip manufacturers. This strategic move is common among major tech companies that require immense computing power.
The collaboration highlights OpenAI’s deep commitment to controlling and enhancing its underlying AI infrastructure. It signals a broader trend in the AI industry towards vertical integration to secure critical hardware resources for future growth and innovation.
AI Lawsuit Settlement: Anthropic to pay 1.5 Billion for Copyright violations
Anthropic, a leading AI development company, has reached a “first-of-its-kind” settlement with authors, agreeing to pay $1.5 billion to resolve claims of copyright infringement. The lawsuit alleged that Anthropic’s AI models were trained using copyrighted literary works without permission.
Justin Nelson, a lawyer representing the three authors who initially sued to spark the class action—Andrea Bartz, Kirk Wallace Johnson, and Charles Graeber—confirmed that if the “first of its kind” settlement “in the AI era” is approved, the payouts will “far” surpass “any other known copyright recovery.”
“It will provide meaningful compensation for each class work and sets a precedent requiring AI companies to pay copyright owners,” Nelson said. “This settlement sends a powerful message to AI companies and creators alike that taking copyrighted works from these pirate websites is wrong.”
In a press release provided to Ars, the authors confirmed that the settlement is “believed to be the largest publicly reported recovery in the history of US copyright litigation.” Covering 500,000 works that Anthropic pirated for AI training, if a court approves the settlement, each author will receive $3,000 per work that Anthropic stole. “Depending on the number of claims submitted, the final figure per work could be higher,” the press release noted.
But Meta Performing Same Process Was Given a Pass, It’s Fair Use
https://www.wired.com/story/meta-scores-victory-ai-copyright-case/
Meta Wins Blockbuster AI Copyright Case—but There’s a Catch
A federal judge ruled that Meta did not violate the law when it trained its AI models on 13 authors’ books.
Judge Chhabria recently granted summary judgment for Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) in two key rulings finding that:
Meta’s use of copyrighted books to train LLMs is fair use due to its highly transformative nature and the lack of market harm evidence.
The training use is transformative, as its purpose is to train tools to generate varied outputs, unlike the original works, which are meant for entertainment/education.
The argument that training use harmed the licensing market for training content is circular and should not be considered.
AI-generated works could cause market harm through indirect substitution, but found the plaintiffs lacked sufficient evidence to prove such harm.
Meta’s LLMs do not produce substantial portions of plaintiffs’ works, supporting its fair use arguments.
Plaintiffs’ DMCA claims fail because fair use is a full defense to infringement.
Gas Turbines
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is reportedly planning to double its production of gas turbines. This significant increase in manufacturing capacity is in response to growing global demand for natural gas-fired power generation.
The expansion highlights a continued investment in fossil fuel-based energy solutions, despite a global push for renewable energy. MHI’s decision suggests that natural gas remains a critical component of energy mixes worldwide, particularly for grid stability and industrial power.
This move indicates that demand for efficient, reliable power generation is strong. It also underscores the complex and often contradictory trends in the energy sector, where both renewables and certain fossil fuels are seeing continued development.
Show Down In Michigan
MATT HALL IS A BULLY & INSECURE (EVERYONE INCLUDING MAMA MIA MAI KNOWS SO)
— Mai Xiong (@MaiXiongMI) September 8, 2025
HE HAS BEEN THROWING BREADCRUMBS ABOUT A GOV SHUT DOWN.
HE’S HAD SINCE JAN 8 TO PASS A BUDGET. HE BLEW PASS JULY 1 DEADLINE!
HES ALSO UNCONSTITUTIONALLY WITHHOLDING 9 BILLS.
BIG LAWSUIT 9/9 👀 https://t.co/Di1DnsUn64
Little Pink Cabrini Greens For You And Me
https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigans-capital-plans-new-approach-to-homelessness-a-pod-city/Michigan’s state capital, Lansing, is reportedly planning a new initiative to address homelessness by establishing a “pod city.” This approach involves constructing small, modular living units or “pods” to provide temporary housing for homeless individuals.
The “pod city” concept aims to offer a safer and more stable environment than traditional shelters, providing residents with privacy and basic amenities. It represents an innovative, albeit potentially controversial, strategy for managing urban homelessness.
The initiative reflects a growing trend in cities exploring alternative housing solutions for vulnerable populations. While the title’s reference to “Cabrini Greens” implies a critical historical parallel to large public housing projects, the article focuses on the modern “pod city” solution for homelessness.
Voting: Benson’s Errors
BREAKING: MI SoS Jocelyn Benson released the following statement regarding the MI House Budget proposal:
— Patrick Colbeck✝️ (@pjcolbeck) September 8, 2025
"There are so many calculation errors and inaccurate estimates in the House budget proposal, I can only conclude that it’s not serious."#MeddlingKids such as myself feel…
Psi Op: Onesie-Twosie Voters, Nothing To See Here
https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-man-pleads-guilty-to-double-voting-in-2024-primary/A Michigan man has pleaded guilty to the charge of double voting in the 2024 primary election. This admission confirms an instance of an individual casting more than one ballot in a single election cycle.
The guilty plea is a direct legal consequence for violating election laws designed to ensure fair and accurate voting processes. The case highlights that instances of illegal voting, though potentially rare, do occur and are prosecuted.
The article reports on the factual outcome of a specific legal case related to election integrity. While the title “Psi Op: Onesie-Twosie Voters, Nothing To See Here” suggests a skeptical or dismissive view of election security concerns, the content focuses on the proven violation.
Why Do We Give Tax Dollars to Foreign EV Battery Companies?
https://www.themidwesterner.news/2025/09/ev-battery-company-bails-on-whitmers-michigan-despite-taxpayer-funding-will-continue-to-explore-opportunities-elsewhere/An electric vehicle battery company has reportedly decided to abandon its planned project in Michigan, despite having received taxpayer funding from Governor Whitmer’s administration. The company indicated it would explore other opportunities elsewhere, leaving the state’s investment in question.
This withdrawal highlights concerns about the effectiveness of large state incentives for attracting and retaining EV manufacturing projects, especially when involving foreign companies. Critics often question the return on investment for such taxpayer-funded initiatives.
The article underscores the competitive nature of attracting high-tech industries and the risks associated with public funds being committed to projects that may not materialize. This situation contributes to the debate over Michigan’s economic development strategy.
Where Are the EVs, We Had Billions To Get Started
General Motors (GM) has reportedly halted some of its electric vehicle (EV) production, raising questions about the promised economic boom in Michigan from the EV industry. This comes after Governor Whitmer’s administration had promoted the sector as a key driver of new economic activity.
The slowdown in EV manufacturing suggests that the transition to electric vehicles is facing challenges, including potentially lower-than-expected consumer demand or production hurdles. This directly impacts job creation and investment forecasts for the state.
35 Million For Destroying Her Company
GM CEO Mary Barra has reportedly sold 994,863 shares of her company stock, representing approximately 40% of her holdings. This significant stock sale by the chief executive officer has drawn attention amidst ongoing “troubles” for General Motors.
Such large insider stock sales can sometimes be interpreted by investors as a signal about the company’s future prospects or the CEO’s confidence. The sale occurred during a period where GM is facing challenges, including in its electric vehicle production.
Karen Smuggling Illegals In North, Thought It Never Happened
https://www.themidwesterner.news/2025/09/michigan-woman-charged-with-smuggling-migrants-across-northern-u-s-border/A Michigan woman has been charged with smuggling migrants across the northern U.S. border into the state. This arrest highlights that illegal border crossings and related activities are occurring along the U.S.-Canada border, challenging common perceptions that such issues are confined to the southern border.
The individual faces legal consequences for her alleged involvement in transporting migrants. The case draws attention to the network of smugglers operating across the often less-patrolled northern frontier.
This incident underscores the breadth of migration challenges facing the United States and the efforts of law enforcement to counter human smuggling operations on all its borders. It brings a new focus to the dynamics of the U.S.-Canada boundary.
Buh Buh Buh Where WIll We Get Smart People
Michigan universities are facing a decline in enrollment from international students, which could result in the loss of millions of dollars in tuition revenue for the state. International students often pay higher out-of-state tuition fees, making them a significant financial asset for universities.
The drop in international student numbers is attributed to various factors, potentially including changes in visa policies, increased global competition for students, or perceptions of the U.S. as a less welcoming environment. This trend impacts both university finances and the diversity of student bodies.
California AI Safety
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/08/anthropic-endorses-californias-ai-safety-bill-sb-53/Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, has publicly endorsed California’s AI safety bill, SB 53. This endorsement signifies support from a major AI developer for legislative efforts to regulate AI and ensure its responsible deployment.
SB 53 aims to establish safety guidelines, testing requirements, and accountability measures for advanced AI models. Anthropic’s backing suggests a willingness within parts of the industry to engage with regulation to mitigate potential risks.
The endorsement highlights the growing movement towards AI governance, with states like California taking a proactive role. It also indicates that some AI companies see value in a regulatory framework to build public trust and manage the technology’s societal impact.