Technology
Pennsylvania wants ads to disclose AI use, but what exactly does that mean?
Amid widespread “AI slop,” a new state law aims to protect consumers from deceptive ads. But questions remain about what must be disclosed — and who's responsible.
2 days ago
Listen 1:07Philadelphia releases toolkit to help neighbors talk about climate change
The digital toolkit is meant to help residents get to know each other and prepare their neighborhoods for extreme heat, flooding and more.
1 week ago
Listen 0:58The Ghost in the Machine: When Tech Seems to Have a Mind of Its Own
Can technology be haunted? We hear about the long history of tech in horror and an AI agent gone rogue.
Air Date: October 29, 2026
Listen 49:22A Bucks County company makes jet fuel out of ‘air.’ The military wants to make it anywhere
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick came off the campaign trail to praise Airco’s role in the “future of American innovation.”
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Philly robot tax could replace revenue lost when taxpaying workers are displaced by technology
Councilmember Jim Harrity says the tax would help offset lost wage tax revenue and fund a program providing free SEPTA passes to low-income residents.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:05Consumer rage: Is the customer always right?
Polls show an increasing number of American consumers are frustrated with their shopping experiences.
Air Date: October 29, 2026
Listen 51:11Pa. announces funding for 515 new electric vehicle chargers
The new stations will increase the number of public chargers in Philadelphia by more than 50%.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:48Republican U.S. Rep. James Comer said he’s concerned the proposal would protect rich AI investors while locking out competitors.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Gov. Shapiro signs bell-to-bell cell phone ban for all Pennsylvania schools
Pennsylvania joins 26 other states in adopting a statewide, all-day restriction.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:56Democrats have a chance to control the three branches of government in Pennsylvania. In a tightly contested state Senate race, the battle is focused on data centers.
3 weeks ago
Listen 5:06Philly keeps fighting its delivery robots. More are coming anyway
After months of getting kicked, blocked and criticized, Philadelphia’s autonomous food couriers are expanding their reach.
3 weeks ago
AI chatbots: are they friends or foes?
Sherry Turkle on her new book, Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines.
Air Date: October 16, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Report says new ChatGPT teen mode poses ‘unacceptable risk’ to youth safety
A new report says ChatGPT for Teens, launched by OpenAI in August, falls short of promises to protect kids who discuss self-harm.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Critics complain that the new law is too restrictive and confusing, and unfairly classifies low-speed e-bikes together with more powerful ones.
1 month ago
Listen 0:52More than a joke about a urinal, Duchamp’s museum retrospective traces a shape-shifting artist who defied museums.
1 month ago
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