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By 2035, the batteries in California’s zero-emission cars could power every home in the state for three days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new study shows that cycling packages the final few miles to their recipients isn’t just greener than using a van, but often quicker too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Users try to control the video platform’s algorithm by giving content a thumbs-down, but Mozilla researchers say it’s not so simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People must both drive less and switch to electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions enough to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A preliminary agreement prevented a total shutdown, but many supply chains still face delays and disruption caused by staff shortages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Russian blockade and bombardments are cutting off thousands of tons of grain, threatening the food supply in countries that rely on wheat exports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peiter "Mudge" Zatko's allegations about the social media platform renewed a sense of urgency for lawmakers to rein in Big Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In France, the gig economy platform welcomed thousands of immigrants during the pandemic, unions say. Now it’s deactivating them en masse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tech giants' corporate offices across the US  drew demonstrations over an Israeli government cloud contract that opponents say could have military uses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US regulator is eager to end unfair use of artificial intelligence and commercial surveillance, but experts remain skeptical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blistering temperatures and the invasion of Ukraine have fed fears of global shortages—but some regions are suffering much more than others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Startup incubator Y Combinator birthed big names like Airbnb and Stripe. Incoming CEO Garry Tan says he’ll tap the program’s alumni network to generate new tech giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The academic search engine’s policy on name changes is out of step with other search tools and publishers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After two people were injured in the incident, Cruise blocked its robot vehicles from making left turns for several weeks before issuing a software update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The region’s unified approach to energy predates Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but countries suffering from shortages may now have to watch gas flow past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act could transform how goods get to stores and consumers by incentivizing US business owners to buy zero-emission electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WeWork’s controversial cofounder Adam Neumann is not the only entrepreneur to see opportunity in the generation of Americans unable to buy homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In recent years investors greeted founders with generous checks and warm smiles, but now CEOs seeking cash encounter cold shoulders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The AI-powered online doctor app is ditching its controversial NHS contracts as it focuses on the US market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Algorithms can amplify patterns of discrimination. Robotics researchers are calling for new ways to prevent mechanical bodies acting out those biases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most influential cryptocurrency projects is set to finally ditch proof-of-work mining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new generation of AI image tools can reproduce an artist’s signature style. Some creatives fear for their livelihoods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest crisis that rocked the Greek government shows the bloc’s surveillance problem goes beyond the notorious NSO Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The financial aid model more closely associated with coding boot camps has made its way to traditional universities. Now it's coming under scrutiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Users face increasingly impossible challenges to prove they are not bots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices