How robotics is reshaping manufacturing
Technological advances are reshaping manufacturing processes, and robotics, in particular, are important to improve efficiency and advance m...
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20 of 139 episodesHow technology can help save democracy
Technology is accelerating rapidly, raising concerns about how artificial intelligence and other tools are altering communications, decision...
Maintaining privacy and security with connected cars
Cars and trucks are being digitally connected through online sensors, safety devices, and entertainment systems, leading some observers to c...
How should we approach chatbots' mental health and privacy concerns?
Large language models are now marketed for more than just efficiency—some companies are encouraging them for more personal use cases, such a...
Teens are using AI—but not how we think
A recent survey examined how U.S. teens use and view AI, finding the majority have used chatbots for schoolwork or searching for information...
Does the Anthropic–Pentagon feud mean the end of responsible AI?
In February, Anthropic faced an ultimatum from the Pentagon to provide unrestricted use of its AI models. When the company refused, the defe...
Going back to the moon
The U.S. will soon launch a crewed ship to circle the moon and test equipment for takeoff and reentry, raising interesting questions about s...
What to expect from the India AI Impact Summit
India will host the latest in a series of global AI summits this month, marking the first of these convenings to take place in the Global So...
Tech outlooks for 2026
From advances in generative AI to crackdowns on kids' use of social media, various discussions around technology are likely to continue or e...
Universities tackled digital inclusion—now they are accelerating AI use
Some surveys show the majority of college students are using AI for academics, and several institutions are also embracing the technology, l...
Why water is important for data centers
Data centers are crucial for AI, but with thousands of file servers, they also require large amounts of energy and water. As more facilities...
'Navigating Technology and National Security’ with author Justin Sherman
Many of today’s conversations about AI and emerging technologies are increasingly driven by questions about national security. These convers...
'Wired Wisdom': A conversation with author Eszter Hargittai on older populations
As the internet emerged, so did stereotypes about older people's use of it. Yet research has countered some of these common beliefs and led...
The Age of Extraction: A discussion on Tim Wu's new book
Marketplaces look different in the digital age and are controlled by a few large companies with immense economic and cultural power. Co-host...
Why data centers are important for AI
AI is the transformative technology of our time, yet undergirding the growing use of AI is the need for state-of-the-art data centers that h...
On European digital sovereignty and platform regulation with Marietje Schaake
Europe created regulatory frameworks, including the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act, in attempt to reassert control, but th...
Will AI democratize financial services?
Financial services have long relied on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for a range of duties, from administrative tasks to...
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez talks about the future of the communications landscape
The media and communications landscapes are in flux as the administration’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to implement i...
How the NFL is using technology to improve performance
Digital technologies and data analytics are increasingly being used to help athletes and coaches better monitor their performance and find a...
Measuring Black women’s trust in AI
Some historically marginalized groups, including Black women, have a complex relationship with the scientific community and institutions, ye...