Technology
An algorithm that screens for child neglect raises concerns
The AP identified several concerns about the technology, including questions about its reliability and its potential to harden racial disparities in the child welfare system.
3 years ago
Twitter abuse victims fear Musk’s plans, but may not quit
While polls show all types of people are susceptible to online harassment, extensive research has shown that women and people of color are far more likely to be targeted.
3 years ago
Can Musk deliver on his vision for Twitter? Questions remain
Most of Musk's goals strike experts as vague or infeasible; some suggest that Musk may have bitten off more than he can chew.
3 years ago
Philadelphia lawmakers question nonfunctioning city surveillance cameras
City Council members questioned surveillance cameras that are not working, and how to move cameras from place to place to catch trash dumpers.
3 years ago
The Shame Machine: Who Profits In The New Age Of Humiliation
We discuss the public shaming on social media, where one tweet or post can make you the subject of humiliation by millions of people and end your career in an instant.
Air Date: April 19, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:009,000 digital art NFTs are being released to raise funds in George Floyd’s memory
In the fight to get justice for his brother's murder, Terrence Floyd has turned to the unlikeliest corners to do just that: NFTs — or non-fungible tokens.
3 years ago
Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter for $43 billion in cash
Musk's offer comes after the Tesla and SpaceX CEO became Twitter's largest shareholder. Musk says he will unlock Twitter's potential.
3 years ago
Museums turn to immersive tech to preserve the stories of aging Holocaust survivors
Artificial intelligence and virtual reality are among the cutting-edge tools employed by the USC Shoah Foundation and Illinois Holocaust Museum.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Orchestra has new collaborator: artificial intelligence
A white monolith shares the stage with the Orchestra, exploding with 3D imagery generated in real time by an AI classical music lover.
3 years ago
Comcast and federal programs provide low-cost or free internet to families with low income
Comcast is increasing the internet speed available through its existing affordable program. Tying it to a new federal program can mean free internet for eligible households.
3 years ago
Twitter is working on an edit feature and says it didn’t need Musk’s help to do it
News broke this week that Musk had taken a 9% stake in the company, becoming its single largest shareholder.
3 years ago
Elon Musk joins Twitter board after amassing massive stake
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors, one day after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
3 years ago
Impossible to track and sensitive to inflation: Philly ends talks about CityCoin cryptocurrency
Technologists say there are plenty of improvements to be made, but are concerned the group is resistant to change.
3 years ago
N.J. man in GoFundMe scam gets 27-month federal prison sentence
Prosecutors say Mark D'Amico, his ex-girlfriend and a homeless veteran concocted a scheme about the vet giving the woman $20 when her car ran out of gas in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Work to close Delaware’s ‘digital divide’ now underway
More than 11,000 homes and businesses that until now have not had wired, high-speed service will get access to a minimum of 100 megabits per second download speeds.
3 years ago