Technology
AI-fueled scammers are asking people to appear on WHYY’s “Fresh Air” and other popular shows and podcasts in exchange for money.
3 days ago
Listen 1:05The surveillance state got creepier
There’s growing backlash against Flock Safety cameras. Are they an essential crime-fighting tool, or a mass surveillance system ripe for abuse?
Air Date: August 20, 2026
Listen 51:05Gov. Mikie Sherrill says studies link social media to depression and anxiety.
5 days ago
Listen 0:56Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs wide-ranging executive order reining in data center development
While stopping short of issuing a moratorium on new data centers, Shapiro’s executive order accuses developers of “predatory” behavior against local communities.
5 days ago
Listen 1:20Vineland planning board approves 2nd phase of 300-megawatt data center plan
The plan would make way for the construction of a liquefied natural gas tank and fuel cell units.
6 days ago
Listen 1:13A futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft took flight at a test demo in Philadelphia
As a next-generation aircraft is tested at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Port Richmond, entrepreneurs and elected officials hope to reap economic benefits.
6 days ago
Listen 2:19With creativity and play, Thomas Jefferson STEM camp nurtures the next generation of engineers
America is facing a deficit of STEM professionals. A Philly-based program aimed at middle school kids is trying to turn things around.
6 days ago
Listen 1:50Dance becomes a step toward coding at a West Philly arts program
At danceLogic, girls use choreography and computer programming to build confidence, solve problems and explore futures they may not have considered.
1 week ago
Upper Merion board denies hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia
Residents have pushed back against the data center campus, voicing concern about noise, pollution and impacts on property values.
1 week ago
Montgomery County sues social media companies over youth mental health harm
Research shows using social media for three or more hours a day doubles the risk of certain mental health problems for teens.
1 week ago
Imagine having a robot around the house to do your daily chores. Well, for $20,000 you can take home Neo, a humanoid robot. But are human-like robots ready for primetime?
Air Date: August 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11City of Vineland, N.J. issues stop-work order to parts of data center
The city alleges the 300-megawatt facility began installing a liquified natural gas tank, as well as fuel cell units, before receiving the city’s approval.
2 weeks ago
How can we keep critical utilities safe from hacking?
Cyber attacks against infrastructure are on the rise. Just how vulnerable are we to hacking?
Air Date: August 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Philadelphia’s ‘portal’ is leaving City Hall, searching for a new home
Organizers are looking for a new Philly home for the livestream attraction.
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania joins more than a dozen other states suing the social media company.
2 weeks ago
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