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Back to SearchHow Fake Videos Are Adding to the Fog of War
Episode 33
In June, violence escalated between Israel and Iran. Footage from this conflict traveled quickly, with images and videos spreading online. The problem is that not all this footage was real. Hany Fari…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Producing Hit Songs in the Age of AI
Episode 34
AI is poised to transform the way music gets written, recorded, and produced. And it’s possible that you’ve already heard AI-generated music without even knowing it. What does this mean for the futur…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
AI Is Changing the Game for Heart Disease Diagnosis
Episode 33
For doctors, diagnosing diseases early is a huge priority. New AI systems can analyze medical tests and images to help diagnose patients faster and more accurately, potentially picking up on patterns…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Will AI Replace Human Artists? One Study Says Not Yet
Episode 32
AI-generated art is sweeping the internet. With programs like Midjourney or DALL-E, users can generate images from text prompts in seconds. Should working artists be alarmed by these tools? Sheena Iy…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Digg’s Founder on Making Social Media More Human Again
Episode 31
Tech entrepreneur Kevin Rose is relaunching Digg, the Reddit-like platform he founded in 2004. He’s doing it with an unlikely partner: Reddit co-founder and former rival Alexis Ohanian. In a moment w…
Published on 3 months ago
Can Fitness Trackers Really Make You Healthier?
Episode 30
From smartwatches to rings, the market for wearable health trackers has exploded in recent years. There are also apps to track your sleep, your exercise, your food intake and more. Can this tracking …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
How Safe Is Online Gaming for Kids? Roblox’s CEO Has Some Thoughts
Episode 29
Children and teens are spending more time than ever in online gaming spaces. But how safe are these platforms for kids? David Baszucki has thought about this question a lot. He’s the co-founder and C…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Cars Are In Their Computer Era
Episode 28
Self-driving cars have hit the streets of several US cities. And even in human-driven cars, giant tablet screens and automated driver assistance features can make it feel like a computer is your co-p…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
How Safe Is It to Fly Right Now?
Episode 27
As US travelers gear up for Memorial Day, one question is on many people’s minds: Is it safe to fly right now? In the wake of frightening headlines about plane crashes and communication issues, Pete …
Published on 4 months ago
How Are Algorithms Changing Our Beauty Standards?
Episode 26
From “looksmaxxing” to “glass skin,” algorithms are changing how we define beauty — online and in real life. In a world of ever-evolving beauty trends and hyper-realistic AI filters, journalist Elise…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago