Technology
Philadelphia officials question city’s lack of power over driverless cars
City Council members warned that autonomous vehicles could threaten jobs, raise safety concerns and operate beyond Philadelphia’s regulatory control.
1 day ago
Listen 1:04The carts are designed for older children and even adults with special needs. A national advocacy group recently started an effort to promote them.
2 days ago
Listen 4:20Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors
The lawsuit alleges that Character Technologies Inc., the company behind Character.AI, has chatbots that engage in "the unlawful practice of medicine and surgery.”
1 week ago
Philly Tech Week is back with America250 themed events. Here’s what to know
Taking place May 4-8 this year, more than 90 tech-focused events are planned, celebrating America’s semiquincentennial.
2 weeks ago
Are doomsday predictions of AI’s impact on workers overblown?
Air Date: April 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40Chromebook controversy: Lower Merion parents ask to opt children out of using devices 24/7
The district says it "enables students to easily transition projects and research between home and school" by giving students 24/7 access to educational software and sites.
3 weeks ago
So Many Cravings, So Few Rewards: Understanding How Dopamine Works
A discussion with NPR’s Michaeleen Doucleff about dopamine, and escaping the vicious cycle of chasing pleasure.
Air Date: April 16, 2026
Listen 49:34Why do people kick Uber Eats robots? What’s motivating Philadelphians to attack autonomous tech
Despite the parallels to hitchBOT, robot abuse is not just a Philly thing, though giving the robot eyes doesn’t help things.
1 month ago
Pa. data centers: How lawmakers are responding, from electricity and water use to tax breaks
Dozens of data centers are planned for the Philly region. Some lawmakers want to put up guardrails, while others want to speed their development.
1 month ago
Listen 1:02The rise of ransomware attacks
According to a recent report, ransomware victims are increasing 58% year over year. How can essential infrastructure like schools and hospitals safeguard against attacks?
Air Date: March 26, 2026
Listen 51:41Pa. teens get probation after using AI to create fake nudes of classmates
The boys, who were 14 at the time, admitted earlier this month that they made 59 child sex abuse images, some of which included classmates at Lancaster Country Day School.
2 months ago
Vineland residents are protesting AI data center as concerns mount over noise and emissions
The project in South Jersey, already under construction, is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group as part of a $17 billion deal with Microsoft.
2 months ago
Listen 2:18Unearthing the Hidden Stories of Women Scientists
A look at several great women in science — and why so many of them, and their contributions, have been forgotten.
Air Date: March 20, 2026
Listen 49:34A case out of the Radnor School District, where a student allegedly used AI to generate nude images of classmates, is raising urgent questions about sexual harassment and AI.
Air Date: March 17, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:42How does AI affect child development? CHOP researchers say safeguards are needed
Researchers found AI could help with creativity and education, but that it can confuse young children and generate harmful misinformation.
2 months ago
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