BlackRock announces a major investment in Michigan, providing a $50 million grant to expand skilled trades pipelines, involving OpenAI and Google.

The entities involved

• Michigan →

  state of the United States of America

  • The state of Michigan is providing grant funding to support manufacturing expansions and mixed-use redevelopment in the St. Clair/Port Huron area.Mon 16:49
  • Geotab is expanding its operations in Michigan, supported by state grants and programs.Mon 16:49
• OpenAI →

  American artificial intelligence research organization

  • Leaders call for international cooperation on AI risks, tech leaders call for oversight, and the CMA proposes stricter search engine choice requirements.Mon 17:41
  • Experts, including Dario Amodei at Cornell University, warned about the power and limits of AI, specifically citing risks of AI taking control of the internet.Mon 17:41
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Mon 17:38
  • A global center for quantum research is located in Goleta.Mon 16:53

Related events

• Michigan secured $145M in federal funding to improve rail infrastructure connecting Detroit and Chicago.Aug 27
• Michigan is investing in STEM education programs through a partnership supported by state funding.Fri 06:08
• The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is monitoring skilled trades workforce trends within the state.Sep 20
• Cooper Standard is expanding its operations in Michigan, backed by state grants and investment.Sep 21
• A program focuses on the future of Michigan's workforce development.Jun 19