
Technology
AI experts Arvind Narayanan and Tom Griffiths discuss the rise, risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence at Princeton Public Library for Studio 2: On the Road.
Air Date: March 4, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:56Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE
The mass resignation of engineers, data scientists and product managers is a temporary setback for Elon Musk and President Trump's tech-driven purge of the federal workforce.
2 months ago
Trump administration set to purchase $400M worth of armored Teslas
It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White House official.
2 months ago
The 20th anniversary of YouTube
YouTube will celebrate its 20th anniversary Friday. We'll explore the platform's remarkable journey from its 2005 launch as a simple video-sharing site to a global powerhouse.
Air Date: February 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Destiny or delusion? How two strangers handled their instant spark
Two strangers connect on a video chat website and instantly feel an undeniable bond, but there is one huge problem: Neither of them is single.
3 months ago
Listen 11:45Experts say the app could lead to new insights on relationships, as well as help students cope with the anxiety of dating.
3 months ago
Listen 10:26Is it possible to find love using dating apps? 5 tips from dating coach Logan Ury
Logan Ury discusses the science behind dating, how to make meaningful connections online, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
3 months ago
Listen 21:15Finding a tech-life balance: Could you survive with a flip phone?
As tech continues to take over our lives, a lot of folks are craving a simpler, less connected vibe—kind of like the good old days of flip phones and way less digital noise.
Air Date: February 6, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 46:46Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it’s not fair
It would allow them to avoid a long and expensive process of hooking into a fraying electric grid that serves everyone else.
3 months ago
Your phone is listening. Do you care?
Has data harvesting by companies like X, Meta, Google and Apple gone too far? From Siri to Smart TVs, we get the latest on big tech and privacy with Penn expert Joseph Turow.
Air Date: January 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:28Trump’s inauguration will usher in a crypto-friendly administration, and with it, new state policies
Critics say a crypto investment is highly speculative with so much unknown about projecting its future returns and warn that investors should be prepared to lose their cash.
3 months ago
How AI and machine learning led to ‘mind blowing’ progress in understanding animal communication
Computer models helped decode whale communication. But some scientists say there are barriers that cannot be overcome.
3 months ago
Listen 12:23TikTok restores service for U.S. users based on Trump’s promised executive order
TikTok thanked Donald Trump, who on Sunday posted on social media that he planned to sign an executive order Monday to keep a U.S. ban on the app from becoming permanent.
3 months ago
Philly-area MACH2 hydrogen ‘hub’ gets greenlight from Biden administration
It’s one of seven hubs across the country that the Department of Energy originally announced in 2023, which will receive a combined $7B from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
3 months ago
Investigating the cult-like tactics of modern marketers
Marketing companies can be pretty sneaky when trying to get new customers. Instead of straightforward sales pitches, they've turned to manipulative tactics used by cults.
Air Date: January 17, 2025 12:00 pm
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