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- Calif. bill would take steps to ensure AI models won't cause catastrophic eventsby A Martínez on July 2, 2024 at 9:16 am
In California, a bill on artificial intelligence is drawing attention -- and criticism -- from the state's massive tech industry. NPR's A Martinez speaks with its sponsor, state Sen. Scott Wiener.
- If a bot relationship FEELS real, should we care that it's not?by Manoush Zomorodi on July 2, 2024 at 7:00 am
Thanks to advances in AI, chatbots can act as personalized therapists, companions and romantic partners. The apps offering these services have been downloaded millions of times. If these relationships relieve stress and make us feel better, does it matter that they're not "real"?On this episode, host Manoush Zomorodi talks to MIT sociologist and psychologist Sherry Turkle about her new research into what she calls "artificial intimacy" and its impact on our mental and physical health.Binge the whole Body Electric series here.Sign up for the Body Electric Challenge and our newsletter here.Talk to us on Instagram @ManoushZ, or record a voice memo and email it to us at BodyElectric@npr.org.
- Supreme Court puts Florida and Texas social media laws on holdby Bobby Allyn on July 1, 2024 at 6:02 pm
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday has put Florida and Texas social media laws on hold, sending both cases back to lower courts for more review.
- A teen tech whiz nicknamed 'God's influencer' will become the first millennial saintby Rachel Treisman on July 1, 2024 at 3:08 pm
Carlo Acutis, who died at 15 in 2006, has long been called the "patron saint of the internet." After many years, two miracles and Vatican approval, he's officially set to be canonized, likely in 2025.
- A robot gets a face of living ‘skin’ that allows it to smileby Bill Chappell on June 29, 2024 at 10:01 am
If humanoid robots make you a bit queasy — would it help if they had fleshy faces that can smile at you?
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- Sudoku Tipsby Barbara Feldman on May 24, 2023 at 2:02 am
Sudoku is a logic-based number puzzle that does not involve arithmetic. Although first published in an American puzzle magazine in 1979, Sudoku gained popularity in Japan in 1986 before becoming an international craze in 2005. The goal is to enter
- Memorial Dayby Barbara Feldman on May 17, 2023 at 12:00 am
Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) was first observed in 1868 to honor the soldiers of the Civil War. Its origins can be traced back to General John A. Logan who proclaimed: “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated
- Mother’s Day Cardsby Barbara Feldman on May 10, 2023 at 12:00 am
The history of American Mother’s Day can be traced to 1870 when Julia Ward Howe (author of the Battle Hymn of the Republic) called upon mothers to put an end to war. But it wasn’t until 1912 that West Virginia
- Ludwig van Beethovenby Barbara Feldman on May 3, 2023 at 12:00 am
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) is one of the greatest composers in history. His work marked a turning point for composers, who had previously written primarily for religious services, to teach, or to entertain at social functions. But Beethoven’s
- Flowersby Barbara Feldman on April 26, 2023 at 12:00 am
“April showers bring May flowers.” Perhaps this is why May is National Flower Month. Indulge your green thumb with this week’s website picks about flowers.
- U.S. Awards $504 Million for ‘Tech Hubs’ in Overlooked Regionsby Madeleine Ngo and Ana Swanson on July 2, 2024 at 9:15 pm
Biden administration officials hope the money will help propel technological innovation in areas that have historically received less government funding.
- Bruce Bastian, a Founder of WordPerfect, Is Dead at 76by Michael S. Rosenwald on July 2, 2024 at 8:43 pm
A favorite of early personal computer users, his company was eventually overtaken by Microsoft Word. He later came out as gay and became an L.G.B.T.Q. activist.
- The Voices of A.I. Are Telling Us a Lotby Amanda Hess on July 2, 2024 at 7:56 pm
Even as the technology advances, stubborn stereotypes about women are re-encoded again and again.
- Elon Musk’s Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Teslaby Jack Ewing on July 2, 2024 at 6:58 pm
The Tesla chief executive’s polarizing statements have alienated some potential customers and may be partly responsible for a recent slump in sales.
- In Ukraine War, A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robotsby Paul Mozur and Adam Satariano on July 2, 2024 at 1:09 pm
Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of consumer technology.