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The Source Code: Nick Bostrom

by Molly Wood
Oct 11, 2017
Molly Wood talks with Nick Bostrom, director of the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford, about what would happen if artificial and human intelligence meet.
Nick Bostrom.
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Learning your ABCs in the future: reading, writing, coding and AI

by Molly Wood and Kristin Schwab
Oct 4, 2017
One AI pioneer said learning the basics of coding and AI could be key to income equality and opportunity in the future.
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How Russians used a "powerful" Facebook tool to target voters

by Adriene Hill
Oct 3, 2017
This week, Facebook handed over 3,000 Russian-linked ads to congressional investigators. The ads give just a glimpse into the scope of Russian meddling in the presidential election. Facebook has characterized the ads as appearing to amplify racial and social divisions. Now The Washington Post has a story about how Russian operatives used a sophisticated Facebook advertising tool […]
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Uber is trafficking in a lot of drama these days

by Kimberly Adams
Oct 2, 2017
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick has been stripped of his position as CEO, but he still retains enough power at the ride-sharing company to make things difficult for the new CEO.  It’s a common problem at tech companies, where voting shares are often concentrated in the hands of founders and early investors.   Click the audio player […]
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CEO Satya Nadella on why he's hitting refresh at Microsoft

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Sep 27, 2017
The "consummate insider" talks about the course change he's planned for the legacy tech company.
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft Corp., speaks at the Microsoft annual shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Washington, in 2016.
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How to be an advocate for women in tech

by Molly Wood and Kristin Schwab
Sep 27, 2017
Harvey Mudd President and computer scientist Maria Klawe believes we need to be inclusive — and vocal.
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This Los Angeles incubator wants to jumpstart the green economy

by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova
Sep 15, 2017
At the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, companies have access to mentors and laser cutters, too.
LA Cleantech Incubator's Advanced Prototyping Center.
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Apple offers first iPhone near the $1,000 mark

by Aaron Schrank
Sep 12, 2017
Apple unveils three phones, pitching the priciest, at about $1,000, to the faithful. The price might be high, but according to analysts, the Apple faithful will buy.    Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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What budget cuts would mean for predicting storms like Irma

by Molly Wood and Stephanie Hughes
Sep 8, 2017
High-resolution satellite images are critical tools for meteorologists, but proposed cuts to the weather service could put them at risk.
Hurricane Irma approaches Anguilla on Sept. 6 in this GOES-16 satellite image.
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How venture capital works

These words will help you understand venture capital

by Stephanie Hughes and Molly Wood
Sep 7, 2017
There's a whole vocabulary to learn.
A sign with the 'like' symbol stands in front of the Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California.
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