Technology

Biden’s new legislation is forcing TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the social giant to a U.S. company. TikTok plans to challenge this in court.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

UC Berkeley professor Jennifer Chatman and clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula explain what narcissism is and looks like and the perceived propensity for it within leadership and…

from Life Examined

The proposed Right to Disconnect bill allows CA employees to ignore after-hours texts from bosses. It defines nonworking hours and imposes fines on violators.

Right to Disconnect: CA bill empowers workers to reclaim personal time

The proposed Right to Disconnect bill allows CA employees to ignore after-hours texts from bosses. It defines nonworking hours and imposes fines on violators.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Technology has devastated kids’ abilities to connect and learn. Pew data from 2022 says nearly half of teens were online almost constantly.

‘Forever elsewhere’: Social media is worsening youth mental health

Technology has devastated kids’ abilities to connect and learn. Pew data from 2022 says nearly half of teens were online almost constantly.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This excerpt from KCRW’s Life Examined is a discussion on building community despite our isolated lifestyles. Plus, hear practical tips for forging meaningful connections.

How to build meaningful connections in an age of isolation

This excerpt from KCRW’s Life Examined is a discussion on building community despite our isolated lifestyles. Plus, hear practical tips for forging meaningful connections.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new AI company called Suno wants everyone to be able to produce their own pro-level songs. What does that mean for artists?

Suno AI can produce pro songs. What’s it mean for musicians?

A new AI company called Suno wants everyone to be able to produce their own pro-level songs. What does that mean for artists?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How will a continued offensive in Gaza affect Democratic support for Israel? Can SCOTUS clear up the lines between censorship and free speech?

Plans for Rafah offensive could divide Netanyahu and US Democrats

How will a continued offensive in Gaza affect Democratic support for Israel? Can SCOTUS clear up the lines between censorship and free speech?

from Left, Right & Center

On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, David Greene, the Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, joins host Robert Scheer to discuss the new bill that would…

“The banning of TikTok is an attack on the free market”

On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, David Greene, the Civil Liberties Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, joins host Robert Scheer to discuss the new bill that would…

from Scheer Intelligence

If you’re driving a new car, data like how fast you accelerate and how hard you brake might be influencing your insurance premiums. How can you find out if it is?

Your car may be sharing your driving data with insurance companies

If you’re driving a new car, data like how fast you accelerate and how hard you brake might be influencing your insurance premiums. How can you find out if it is?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

Many Americans are hooked on TikTok. What happens if it’s banned?

Some members of Congress view TikTok as a national security threat since it collects data on U.S. users, and the Chinese government could control the software.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok — more Americans are concerned than excited about artificial intelligence. But how can these products make our lives easier and better?

AI is scary but here to stay. How to use it in our daily lives?

Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok — more Americans are concerned than excited about artificial intelligence. But how can these products make our lives easier and better?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A bill that would force TikTok to separate from its Chinese parent company is quickly advancing through Congress. First Amendment and national security issues could arise.

Can Congress ban TikTok?

A bill that would force TikTok to separate from its Chinese parent company is quickly advancing through Congress. First Amendment and national security issues could arise.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Was there a message behind the unanimous SCOTUS ruling on Trump’s eligibility to appear on the ballot? What’s driving a global trend toward authoritarian leaders?

Is Trump qualified to run? May be up to voters now

Was there a message behind the unanimous SCOTUS ruling on Trump’s eligibility to appear on the ballot? What’s driving a global trend toward authoritarian leaders?

from Left, Right & Center

On Tuesday, Bitcoin’s value soared past previous records, largely because federal regulators started allowing it to be traded in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Bitcoin is stronger than ever. But you can’t buy anything with it

On Tuesday, Bitcoin’s value soared past previous records, largely because federal regulators started allowing it to be traded in exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why did Universal Music Group pull its catalog from TikTok last month? The two are in bitter contract negotiations fueled by AI, viewership, and royalty payments.

Why are some music videos silent on TikTok? Blame feud with Universal Music

Why did Universal Music Group pull its catalog from TikTok last month? The two are in bitter contract negotiations fueled by AI, viewership, and royalty payments.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Dr. Lauren Crossland-Marr explains how the gene editing technology CRISPR is impacting our food chain.

How the gene-editing technology CRISPR is changing tomatoes, grapes and cattle

Dr. Lauren Crossland-Marr explains how the gene editing technology CRISPR is impacting our food chain.

from Good Food

Fair Shake, a Super PAC backed by Silicon Valley money, is running attack ads against Democrat Katie Porter. Who are they, and why are they so against Porter?

Crypto investor-funded Super PAC is top spender in CA Senate race

Fair Shake, a Super PAC backed by Silicon Valley money, is running attack ads against Democrat Katie Porter. Who are they, and why are they so against Porter?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Sora can use a few word prompts to create one-minute videos showing full scenes, motions, and characters. A filmmaker who’s been tracking AI use was floored by Sora.

‘Little unsettling’: OpenAI’s Sora creates anxieties for Hollywood

Sora can use a few word prompts to create one-minute videos showing full scenes, motions, and characters. A filmmaker who’s been tracking AI use was floored by Sora.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Will the death of a political rival to Putin push the U.S. to give more aid to Ukraine? Can a new bill help reduce crime in Washington, D.C.?

Russia after Alexei Navalny’s death: Will US have a role?

Will the death of a political rival to Putin push the U.S. to give more aid to Ukraine? Can a new bill help reduce crime in Washington, D.C.?

from Left, Right & Center

In “Filterworld,” author Kyle Chayka examines how algorithms built into apps like Instagram, Spotify, and Netflix dictate our choices and erode our individual taste.

‘Deadening rather than personal’: Algorithms are flattening art and culture

In “Filterworld,” author Kyle Chayka examines how algorithms built into apps like Instagram, Spotify, and Netflix dictate our choices and erode our individual taste.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand