
Technology
This rag-tag group of DIYers has an answer for rural Pa.’s internet problem
Companies have long complained that providing service to rural areas is a money-losing business. This is a cheaper alternative.
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Listen 5:02Pioneering black mathematician Katherine Johnson has died
NASA says Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who worked on NASA’s early space missions and was portrayed in the film “Hidden Figures" has died.
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Judge clears major hurdle in T-Mobile’s $26.5B Sprint bid
Though the deal still needs a few more approvals, T-Mobile expects to close it as early as April 1.
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When bias is coded into our technology
Facial recognition systems from large tech companies often incorrectly classify black women as male, including Michelle Obama, Serena Williams and Sojourner Truth.
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Astronauts finish spacewalk for final fix of international Space Station device
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted the final spacewalk Saturday to finish a series of repairs on a cosmic ray detector attached to the spacecraft.
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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?
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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.
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Facebook again declines to limit political ad targeting
And it still won't fact check them, as it's faced pressure to do.
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The emoji designer who’s bringing African culture to smartphone keyboards
O'Plerou Grebet, a graphic design student from Ivory Coast, created over 360 emojis depicting different facets of African life, from the djembe drum to a henna-dyed hand.
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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.
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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.
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On census, Facebook and Instagram to ban disinformation and false ads
The company says it plans to enforce these specific bans on all users, including politicians — a departure from previous comments from Facebook officials.
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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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Installing free Wi-Fi to help count rural communities of color in 2020 census
A nonprofit has been installing Internet hot spots around Georgia to make sure rural residents, especially in communities of color, can complete census forms.
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