
Technology
We discuss advances in facial recognition and surveillance technology and what it means for our privacy and civil liberties.
Air Date: January 24, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01How psychology is just catching up with the effects of online hate
When online creators get hateful comments — who can help?
5 years ago
Listen 8:06Face scanners are coming to PHL Airport next week
A pilot program at three international gates will test the new tech before it’s rolled out everywhere.
5 years ago
Facebook again declines to limit political ad targeting
And it still won't fact check them, as it's faced pressure to do.
5 years ago
NORAD’s famous Santa tracker is powered by Philly tech
More than 15 million people use the 3D globe to track St. Nick’s path, which developers refuse to admit isn’t real.
5 years ago
Twitter, Facebook ban fake users; some had AI-created photos
Twitter has identified and removed accounts it says were part of a coordinated effort by Saudi government and individuals to advance the country's geopolitical interest.
5 years ago
Holidays bring phishing scam surge aimed at small business
While cybercriminals strike any time of the year, they’re particularly active during the holiday and income tax filing seasons when computer users expect to see more emails.
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The department says some companies may be selling short-term, limited duration plans, while other callers are falsely claiming to be from the state.
5 years ago
TikTok unblocks N.J. teen who posted on China’s Muslims
Chinese-owned video app TikTok says it has unblocked a U.S. teenager and restored her viral video condemning China’s treatment of its Muslim minority.
5 years ago
Delaware partners with Google to make searching for addiction treatment easier
The state says the new collaboration with Google will smooth the internet hunt for information about substance-use treatment and other resources in Delaware.
5 years ago
Holiday stress: Amazon, others under gun for 1-day delivery
Amazon, Walmart and others have promised to deliver more of their orders within 24 hours.
5 years ago
Telemedicine bill faces familiar threat over amendment banning abortion drug
The bill passed the Pa. Senate with broad support, but state House support is divided after Republicans added the amendment.
5 years ago
Political hashtags like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter make people less likely to believe the news
When the story included a hashtag, people perceived the news topic to be less important and were less motivated to know more about related issues.
5 years ago
This week: Delaware Sen. Chris Coons faces a primary challenge in 2020, increasing diversity among Pa. teachers, and discovering the "ethical algorithm."
Air Date: November 25, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Virtual reality meets industry reality at Philly universities
Drexel and University of the Arts each open virtual reality studios, for art and industry
5 years ago