Jan 10, 2024

The auto industry is front and center at CES 2024

A Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne electric super car at CES on Jan. 6. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

Yet the three largest U.S. automakers don't have displays there. We hear more on the latest car tech.

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AI poses a massive risk to the global economy

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

The World Economic Forum released its global risk report ahead of its annual meeting next week in Davos, Switzerland. Topping the list of risks in the short-term is false and misleading information made more potent by artificial intelligence.

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When tech show meets car show

by Lily Jamali

The annual electronics showcase event CES is underway in Las Vegas, and it features one of the world’s biggest car shows. We dig into the technology and brands being showcased.

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Puerto Rico looks to go local to reduce food import dependence

by Jane Chambers

Jan 10, 2024

One reason that food prices are high on the island is that under the Jones Act, only U.S. ships carry food to the territory.

Puerto Ricans are working to improve access to fresh, affordable food. The territory imports roughly 90% of its food. Above, farm workers secure tomatoes to wooden stakes in Guanica.

Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

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Alex Schroeder Producer

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Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

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