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The Future of the Web Is Marketing Copy Generated by Algorithms 25.04.2022 11:49

The killer app for GPT-3 could help marketers lure clicks and game Google rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A TikTok Army Is Coming for Union Busters 22.04.2022 11:38

Online activists Gen-Z for Change targeted Starbucks and Kroger for anti-union firings. Now they plan to take aim at Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hospital Robots Are Helping Combat a Wave of Nurse Burnout 21.04.2022 10:10

Moxi and other delivery-focused assistants have become even more critical as the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed health care workers to their limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rise of Brand-New Secondhand EVs 20.04.2022 8:21

The global chip shortage has triggered a surge in demand for prized, pricey used electric vehicles. It's only just beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk’s Truth 19.04.2022 7:33

At TED, the Tesla CEO made his case for owning Twitter—and rewrote his own history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wikipedia Editors Are Ready to Stop Accepting Crypto Donations 18.04.2022 6:53

A majority of editors voiced support to end such donations, arguing that the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks consume too much energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Census Is Broken. Can AI Fix It? 15.04.2022 16:04

Machine learning can help count people to deliver government funding and decide political representation, but the technology still makes mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Apple’s Monster M1 Ultra Chip Keeps Moore’s Law Alive 14.04.2022 10:02

By combining two processors into one, the company has squeezed a surprising amount of performance out of silicon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Race to Archive Social Posts That May Prove Russian War Crimes 13.04.2022 11:22

Painstaking new techniques for archiving social media posts could provide crucial evidence in future prosecutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Is How Twitter’s Edit Button Can Actually Work 12.04.2022 10:16

The ability to edit tweets is coming—but it’s full of risks. This is how to do it right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After-Loss Tech Wants to Ease the Logistics of Death 11.04.2022 10:41

A world of services has appeared to help act as digital death doulas for the bereaved. They show software's potential—and its limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Is How the Global Energy Crisis Ends 08.04.2022 11:36

With future price rises baked in and some countries on the verge of rationing gas, things are going to get a whole lot worse before they get any better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Europe’s Biggest Lithium Mine Is Caught in a Political Maelstrom 07.04.2022 13:39

Europe wants to source EV materials within its own borders. But fierce opposition ahead of the elections in Serbia shows locals don’t trust mining companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington State Passed a Contentious New Gig Worker Law 06.04.2022 11:09

Uber and Lyft have legally cemented the independent contractor status of ride-hail drivers. Now other states are on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Wave of Startups Is Tackling Cow Burps and Other Climate Issues 05.04.2022 8:48

The demand for tech to save the planet is driving a new boom in companies trying to cash in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russians Need VPNs. The Kremlin Hates Them 04.04.2022 8:36

VPNs are divided between trying to help Russians stay connected to the global web and steering clear of Putin’s messy politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok’s Black Box Obscures Its Role in Russia’s War 01.04.2022 10:19

Outside researchers can’t easily monitor how truth or lies circulate on the social media platform—raising concerns about its role in spreading misinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supply Chain Crisis Is About to Get a Lot Worse 31.03.2022 12:04

A seemingly endless supply chain crunch has fueled interest in tech that promises to track problems or predict where new ones might occur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Europe's Digital Markets Act Takes a Hammer to Big Tech 30.03.2022 10:12

The EU targets tech giants' walled gardens with aggressive new rules, but the smaller companies the DMA is meant to help are skeptical it will work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Workers Are Trading Staggering Amounts of Data for 'Payday Loans' 29.03.2022 16:39

Companies are offering interest-free advances to people with poor credit in exchange for detailed personal data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California’s Plan to Electrify Uber and Lyft Doesn’t Add Up 28.03.2022 12:01

A 2030 target for electric vehicles to dominate ride-hailing is a lofty goal. But it’s the drivers, not the companies, who may have to foot the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why WhatsApp Survived Russia’s Social Media Purge 25.03.2022 7:59

Russia has branded Meta an “extremist organization” and banned Facebook and Instagram. WhatsApp is a different story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coal Threatens a Comeback as the EU Pulls Away From Russian Oil 24.03.2022 9:00

Europe's efforts to avoid Russian energy imports will likely trigger a short-term spike in coal, and environmentalists are concerned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China’s Gig Workers Are Challenging Their Algorithmic Bosses 23.03.2022 13:24

Food delivery drivers are using platforms’ data-powered systems, mass WeChat groups, and unofficial unions to fight unfair conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can an Online Course Help Big Tech Find Its Soul? 22.03.2022 10:44

The Foundations of Humane Technology is an eight-hour class for Silicon Valley’s disillusioned workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices