Technology
Young adults turn to Quakers’ silent worship to offset — and cope with — a noisy world
There’s been an unprecedented surge in the numbers of attendees at Sunday worship at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Old City Philadelphia.
3 months ago
Cybercrime and How Hackers Prey on Human Nature
We hear about the virus that ushered in the age of social engineering attacks, the history of cybercrime, and what led one man to become a hacker.
Air Date: October 31, 2025
Listen 55:24As Pennsylvania health systems rapidly adopt AI, lawmakers take steps to regulate the technology
Health systems and insurance companies are using artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans and MRIs, update electronic health records and review coverage decisions.
4 months ago
Listen 5:08New city program looks to equip nonprofit professionals with more digital literacy
Philly’s SPARK Innovation Academy program aims to bridge the digital divide between nonprofit professionals and other industries.
4 months ago
Philly council pushes for protections from AI misuse
Police use of facial recognition and drones is subject to “rigorous” review, officials say.
4 months ago
Will AI kill human creativity?
The examples of AI art are pretty astounding, but if computers can make art, will we still value art made by people? And what are the limits to the algorithmic imagination?
Air Date: October 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:41Temple researchers win NCAA grant to build AI-mentor for student-athletes
JournAI aims to support the holistic development and well-being of college athletes at all levels. And no, it won’t write term papers for you.
4 months ago
Jean Twenge’s rules for raising kids in a high-tech world
Psychologist Jean Twenge -- a mother of three -- gives parents the tools they need to help their kids develop a healthier relationship with social media.
Air Date: October 3, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 49:58Health care workers have invented devices to improve catheter insertion, prevent injuries from falls and support limbs in rehab patients.
5 months ago
How to combat AI in college classrooms
Blue books are back in college classrooms! Remember those? Professors are embracing the old exam booklets ...
Air Date: September 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Attorneys general warn OpenAI and other tech companies to improve chatbot safety
The attorneys general of California and Delaware have expressed serious concerns about the safety of OpenAI's chatbot, ChatGPT, especially for children and teens.
5 months ago
Who is IShowSpeed and why was his Philly visit such a big deal?
The hugely popular livestreamer was met with crowds of young people while checking in on Philly’s cultural landmarks.
5 months ago
Amtrak’s flagship Acela trains get a long-awaited upgrade
The NextGen Acela trains, as Amtrak calls them, are faster and lighter than the current fleet. They start revenue service along the Northeast Corridor on Thursday.
6 months ago
Ban it or use it? How teachers are grappling with generative AI in the classroom
Generative AI tools have transformed classrooms. But local teachers and school districts are still deciding on whether, and how, to use them.
6 months ago
Listen 12:29Why we gossip; the flip phone revolution
We'll hear from people who have tried to make the low-tech lifestyle work. And, Kelsey McKinney on why we love juicy gossip about friends, family and even celebrities.
Air Date: August 12, 2025 12:00 pm
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