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What happened when AI went after welfare fraud

Artificial Intelligence algorithms are being used to decide who gets welfare benefits, and how much. Some experts say it’s leading to “devastating” cuts in benefits for those most in ... Mar 13, 2025

All Of It Segments / All Of It /

How Joshua Miele Turned an Acid Attack into a Career In Accessibility

A new memoir from Amazon’s principal accessibility researcher and MacArthur fellow Joshua Miele recounts how the acid attack that blinded and scarred him as a child led to a career at... Mar 10, 2025

Specials /

The WNYC-AM Stream is Ending March 22

Find all of our live streams on WNYC.org or the WNYC app. Mar 9, 2025

On the Media Episodes / On the Media /

Learning Elon Musk’s Media Playbook. Plus, Silicon Valley’s Rightwing Roots.

Shaping government policy one X at a time. Feb 21, 2025

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Learning Elon Musk’s Media Playbook. Plus, Silicon Valley’s Rightwing Roots.

On Point /

How will we power the AI boom?

Just one query to ChatGPT takes as much energy as powering a lightbulb for some 20 minutes. As AI balloons, so does its demand for electricity. That's driving tech companies to increa... Feb 13, 2025

On Point /

This doctor says he can make AI in health care safer

Artificial intelligence is growing fast. And it’s changing how doctors provide care for their patients. How do you make sure these new AI tools are safe? Dr. Brian Anderson says he ha... Feb 10, 2025

The Brian Lehrer Show /

Monday Morning Politics; Congestion Pricing, One Month In; 100 Years of 100 Things: David Levering Lewis

Monday morning politics; Congestion pricing, one month in; 100 Years of 100 Things: David Levering Lewis Feb 10, 2025

Science Friday /

How Lucy Runs On A Virtual Treadmill | Comparing DeepSeek’s AI To Other Models

Scientists determined that Lucy, a human ancestor from 3.2 million years ago, couldn’t have beaten modern humans in a foot race. Also, the Chinese AI company DeepSeek startled industr... Feb 7, 2025

On Point /

Why are headlights brighter than they used to be?

If you feel like car headlights have gotten too bright, you’re not alone. The National Highway Traffic Administration receives more consumer complaints about headlight brightness tha... Feb 7, 2025

Science Friday /

Scientists Create Glowing ‘RNA Lanterns’ With Bioluminescence

The inner workings of our bodies, particularly what’s happening inside our cells, can be kind of a black box—with countless tiny molecules constantly working and churning to keep us a... Feb 6, 2025

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