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A look back at the Office of Technology Assessment, the Congressional think tank that detected lies and tested tech. This story was written by Peter Andrey Smith and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
The US still has no federal privacy law. But recent enforcement actions against data brokers may offer some new protections for Americans’ personal information. This story was written by Eileen Guo and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
The incoming administration’s hostile trade plans threaten to slow the shift to cleaner industries, boost inflation, and stall the economy. This story was written by James Temple and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
A string of startups are racing to build models that can produce better and better software. They claim it’s the shortest path to AGI.
This story was written by Will Douglas Heaven and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
For a while researchers thought they’d have to make do with noisy, error-prone systems, at least in the near term. That’s starting to change.
This story was written by Michael Brooks and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
If most robots still need remote human operators to be safe and effective, why should we welcome them into our homes?
This story was written by James O'Donnell and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
People are spending thousands of dollars on unproven exosome therapies for hair loss, skin aging, and acne, as well as more serious conditions like long covid and Alzheimer’s.
This story was written by Jessica Hamzelou and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
If we’re going to live on Mars we’ll need a way to grow food in its arid dirt. Researchers think they know a way.
This story was written by David W. Brown and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
Researchers have been dreaming of an Internet of Animals. They’re getting closer to monitoring 100,000 creatures—and revealing hidden facets of our shared world.
This story was written by Matthew Ponsford and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
An intelligent digital agent could be a companion for life—and other predictions for the next 125 years.
This story was written by Kara Platoni and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
Startups in Latvia and other nearby countries see the mobilization of Ukraine as a warning and as inspiration. They are now changing consumer products—from scooters to recreational drones—for use on the battlefield.
This story was written by Peter Guest and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.