Feb 16, 2024

The FCC takes aim at AI robocalls

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We'll hear how generative AI is being used to manipulate and what consumers can do to protect themselves.

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Amid disappointing manufacturing figures, one bright spot emerges

by Mitchell Hartman

Feb 16, 2024

Economist say the rise in high-tech manufacturing — of things like semiconductors and circuit boards — in the U.S. bolsters national security.

While manufacturing fell in January, high tech manufacturing of semiconductors and circuit boards rose by more than 20%.

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Why fake robocalls are sounding more and more real — and what's being done about it

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Alex Schroeder

Feb 16, 2024

How can consumers protect themselves from malicious AI? We'll dig in.

During New Hampshire's primary, some voters received phone calls that imitated President Joe Biden's voice and discouraged people from heading to the polls.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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