
Technology
Pennsylvania to begin using artificial intelligence in operations
The move runs counter to other efforts — including at the federal level — to restrict the use of AI in government work.
1 year ago
Philly DA wants city’s crime-fighting efforts to go more high-tech
The money would go towards bolstering everything from the crime lab to the cold case unit.
1 year ago
Listen 1:01Democracy in the metaverse: What can we learn from Second Life?
Early metaverse pioneers on lessons learned using a 3D virtual platform.
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Listen 16:19Why archaeologists study virtual worlds from video games
There’s a growing field of academic study where archaeologists study virtual worlds, or work with game developers to recreate historical sites.
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Listen 12:11Cybersecurity at water utilities a national concern after Pa. water authority hacked
The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.
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Plans for STEM Hub at Wilmington school aim to empower marginalized communities’ future
A $26 million project aims to overcome educational gaps through a STEM program that will also address mental health services for the communities.
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Xfinity notifies its customers of data breach linked to software vulnerability
Xfinity said there was unauthorized access to internal systems as a result of this vulnerability, which was previously announced by software provider Citrix, between Oct. 16.
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Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store
The unanimous verdictcame after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial revolving around a lucrative payment system within Google’s Play store.
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The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa was hacked a week ago.
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Working Out in Winter, The Rise in Hate Crimes and Bigotry, Typewriters in Philly
Trends in hate crimes after a shooting in Vermont this weekend targeted three students of Palestinian descent. Also, cold weather exercise - staying motivated and safe.
Air Date: November 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:26Inventor Henry Heyl and Philly’s role in early moving picture technology
When the phasmatrope was first demonstrated at the Academy of Music, local papers hailed it as the first of its kind.
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Did Pa.’s exposure notification apps help prevent the spread of COVID-19?
"We were building the plane while we were flying it,” said one consultant.
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Listen 2:54The oldest photo in the United States was taken in Philadelphia
A government employee and inventor named Joseph Saxton captured the image, which shows Central High School and the Pa. Arsenal.
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The virtual reality training program is a nine-minute video that can be viewed on virtual reality headsets, Android smartphones, and online.
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Listen 1:21Scientists need good data to study UFOs. But how can they collect it?
Researchers say it's difficult to draw scientific conclusions from UFO sightings because there isn't enough data to study.
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