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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.

3 months ago

Studio 2

AI and the future of work

Are doomsday predictions of AI’s impact on workers overblown?

Air Date: April 21, 2026 12:00 pm

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Education
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Chromebook 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 months ago

A young woman is using her smartphone at night.
The Pulse
Science

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

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Billy Penn

Why 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.

4 months ago

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Science

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.

4 months ago

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Studio 2
Money

The 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

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Courts & Law

Pa. 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.

4 months ago

Zac Landicini by the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

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.

4 months ago

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The Pulse
Science

Unearthing 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

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The majority of the victims of non-consensual sexual imagery are women.
Studio 2
Courts & Law

AI and sexual harassment

A 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

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Science

How 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.

5 months ago

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Studio 2

The AI data center debate and the growing backlash

Big tech is spending billions on data centers to power their energy-hungry AI.  But Americans are facing record-high electricity costs and a backlash is growing.

Air Date: March 11, 2026 12:00 pm

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Urban Planning

How PECO’s profits impact your electricity bill

Electricity rates are rising along with profits for investor-owned utilities.

5 months ago

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Studio 2
Money

Soaring costs of gas and cars

US gas prices join a host of other rising costs faced by American drivers. What's behind this affordability crisis?

Air Date: March 10, 2026 1:00 pm

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