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Can Artificial Intelligence Be Trained To Be “Loyal” To Human Values?
An open letter, signed by several of Big Tech's key players, calls for a 6-month pause on AI development.
On Today's Show:
Sigal Samuel, senior report…
2 years, 11 months ago
Trump’s Indictment Fundraising Dud, Democrats Lukewarm On A Hush Money Charge
Why some Democrats aren't excited about Trump's possible indictment on hush-money campaign contributions, and more on how the landscape of the 2024 e…
2 years, 11 months ago
Israel’s Massive Protests And The US Role Explained
Israelis surged into the streets to protest Prime Minister Netanyahu's now delayed plan to weaken the judiciary.
On Today's Show:
Daniel Estrin, inter…
2 years, 11 months ago
Florida County Bans 20+ Jodi Picoult Books. Here's What She Thinks About That
A book about a Holocaust survivor's granddaughter is one of about 20 books by author Jodi Picoult banned by a particular county in Florida.
On Today'…
2 years, 11 months ago
Rep. Jamaal Bowman Says Republicans Are Scapegoating TikTok. Agree?
Congress grilled TikTok's CEO at a hearing on Thursday over the tech company's relationship with China's government, and the app's impact on teen men…
2 years, 11 months ago
A Former Cop Argues Police Reform Is Possible
During the midterms, crime rates and public safety were a hot-button issue, even as discourse around police reform and anti-Black violence continues.…
2 years, 11 months ago
What To Know If Trump's Indicted Today
With the Manhattan DA poised to announce an indictment (or not) of former President Trump, here's some background, and what to expect from the possib…
2 years, 11 months ago
Does The Government Have To Choose Between Saving The Banks And Saving Us From Inflation?
Amid questions about how to tackle inflation, and how to mitigate ripple effects from issues in the banking sector, a member of the House Financial S…
2 years, 11 months ago
The History (And Present) Of Food Stamps
A COVID-era food security expansion of SNAP benefits has expired, returning to pre-pandemic levels.
On Today's Show:
Janet Poppendieck, professor eme…
2 years, 11 months ago
How A Texas Judge Could Rule On Abortion Access Nationwide
A federal judge in Texas could rule soon on the FDA's approval of an abortion drugs that could impact access around the country.
On Today's Show:
Sara…
2 years, 11 months ago