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Fatima Mohamed Alshindi's husband Monir Mohamed Alshindi died in December 2023 during the Israel-Hamas War. (Courtesy of Fatima Mohamed Alshindi)
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How an American musician is using AI to translate grief across cultures

AI-created art has been widely decried as the end of human creativity. But for one Palestinian woman, AI is helping to democratize art.

1 week ago

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Community

Gov. Shapiro announces $20B Amazon AI investment, including development of data center in Bucks County

Sen. David McCormick joined the governor in announcing what he called a “huge victory for Pennsylvania.” Some concerns remain about powering new AI centers.

1 week ago

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License plate reading tech at Temple University helps police catch suspected serial burglar

Temple says it's the first university police department in Pennsylvania to use this license plate reading system.

3 weeks ago

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Why Amazon is doubling down on robots at its massive Delaware fulfillment center

About 4,500 people are working inside Amazon’s fulfillment center in Wilmington at any given time. After renovations, some of their newest coworkers will be robots.

3 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

President Trump signed the Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it?

U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, who represents Berks and Montgomery counties, is among the legislation's co-sponsors.

4 weeks ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Philly’s ‘Power Up Tour’ focuses on digital equity, device access around city

The program is giving away 500 laptops to those in need. It’s just one initiative the city is using to promote digital equity.

4 weeks ago

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Science

Newark airport problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration is working on a short-term fix to the problems at New Jersey’s largest airport that includes technical repairs and cutting flights.

1 month ago

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The Pulse
Science

‘ILOVEYOU’: How a computer science student created one of the first email viruses that spread by preying on human nature

Twenty-five years ago, Onel de Guzman tricked millions of people and cost the world economy billions by unleashing a computer worm disguised as a love letter.

1 month ago

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A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
Science

Software update keeps Newark airport radar online but network concerns and flight limits remain

The U.S. transportation secretary said the update prevented a third radar outage over the last two weeks at the New Jersey airport. But flight delays continued Monday evening.

1 month ago

Brandon Edelman
Community
Billy Penn

How the Influencer Economy is shifting Philly’s creative landscape

It’s not LA or NYC, but examples abound of how creatives can thrive here — one TikTok at a time! Here are two.

1 month ago

Replika can be a way for some people to connect with an AI program that mimics human relationships.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Will AI replace human connection?

Where are human-AI relationships headed? Is it ok to be friends, or more, with a chatbot? We discuss this topic with the founder of Replika, a Replika user and a reporter.

Air Date: May 7, 2025

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The Pulse
Science

How declassified historic satellite images could help clear unexploded bombs in Vietnam 50 years later

The U.S. dropped millions of tons of bombs on Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Some remain, and could still explode.

2 months ago

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Bancroft residents answer trivia questions posed by Pepper
Science

Philly researchers are using AI robots to better support aging adults with autism

Researchers at Saint Joseph’s University are collaborating with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot AI technology with people in assisted living communities.

2 months ago

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The Pulse
Science

20 years after its first upload, YouTube is changing the way people learn

Users of all ages turn to the platform to master new skills, solve problems, and learn on their own terms.

2 months ago

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Anthony Niemiec with ElliQ, an AI companion robot, in Beacon, New York. (Dawn Attride/For WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

To relieve loneliness, AI companion robots move in with seniors

About one in four older adults report feeling socially isolated. Could AI companion robots help to relieve loneliness?

2 months ago

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