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On Depop, Sellers Are Pushing Shady Secondhand Pills 21.03.2022 10:42

The popular ecommerce site is riddled with half-used packets of diet pills and harmful health supplements, highlighting the need for tougher regulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Activists Are Reaching Russians Behind Putin's Propaganda Wall 18.03.2022 10:31

Apps like Tinder, Google Maps, and Telegram give activists a way to share what's really going on in Ukraine—for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How a New Digital Dollar Could Shake the US Financial System 17.03.2022 10:01

The Biden administration is looking into a government-issued digital currency. The implications would be profound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Great Tech Hub Exodus Didn't Quite Happen 16.03.2022 13:01

Two years into the pandemic, US tech jobs remain concentrated in a handful of coastal hubs. But a new set of cities is gaining ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Problem With Big Tech's Wartime Push Against Putin 15.03.2022 11:35

Plus: Silicon Valley’s response to Snowden, stories that shift reality, and a culmination of catastrophes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Ukraine, Online Gig Workers Keep Coding Through the War 14.03.2022 9:00

The country is a large supplier of contract labor through platforms such as Upwork and Fiverr. The ongoing crisis with Russia exposes weaknesses in that system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

High Above Ukraine, Satellites Get Embroiled in the War 11.03.2022 10:35

While the Russian invasion rages on the ground, companies that operate data-collecting satellites find themselves in an awkward position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Startups Are Flush With Cash—and Watching Every Penny 10.03.2022 7:53

Investors have poured money into startups the past few years. Now, founders worry about a changing market and the rising cost of retaining employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to Move Your Shop or Business Online 09.03.2022 11:01

The pandemic prompted entrepreneurs to move their brick-and-mortars into the digital sphere. Here's what worked for me and other small business owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Original Hybrid Workers Can Teach Us How to Do It Right 08.03.2022 12:56

Over 50 years ago, they trialed “part-time telecommuting.” The pandemic-driven model has problems, but early adopters think they can be fixed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Governor of Colorado Is High on Blockchain 07.03.2022 10:54

Can Jared Polis turn the Rockies into the next crypto paradise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australia's Standoff Against Google and Facebook Worked—Sort Of 04.03.2022 12:42

A year after Australia forced tech giants to pay news outlets for the content they display, other countries want to follow suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

YouTube's Captions Insert Explicit Language in Kids' Videos 03.03.2022 9:24

The AI that transcribes spoken dialog on the platform's standard version can render “corn” as “porn,” “beach” as “bitch,” and “brave” as “rape.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Energy Firms Are Going ‘Green’ by Offloading Dirty Coal Plants 02.03.2022 10:20

In the EU, phasing out emissions often means paying someone to take over polluting plants—and keep them running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An NFT Bubble Is Taking Over the Gig Economy 01.03.2022 9:47

Two-thirds of freelancers on Fiverr say they’re servicing the NFT industry. But is it sustainable? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Cities Want Old Buildings Taken Down Gently 28.02.2022 9:12

A growing number of US cities are adopting “deconstruction” policies that involve taking structures apart by hand in the name of sustainability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China Is About to Regulate AI—and the World Is Watching 25.02.2022 12:46

Sweeping rules will cover algorithms that set prices, control search results, recommend videos, and filter content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TikTok Wants Longer Videos—Whether You Like It or Not 24.02.2022 12:46

The company knows that clips over 60 seconds in length stress users out. That won't stop it from chasing the lucrative long-video market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grocery Apps Hoped to Win Over Amsterdam. Then Things Turned Sour 23.02.2022 10:36

The "dark stores" that popped up in Dutch cities have triggered turf wars with residents and citywide crackdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Elusive Hunt for a Robot That Can Pick a Ripe Strawberry 22.02.2022 11:29

It's a tricky, delicate task that combines machine vision and robotics. Progress has been slow, but entrepreneurs and farmers continue to invest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Psychology of Placing EV Chargers Along Roads Less Traveled 21.02.2022 7:30

Just seeing a map of charging stations in rural areas can help alleviate “range anxiety”—and help get more EVs on the streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Great Resignation, Tech Firms Are Getting Desperate 17.02.2022 9:12

Faced with a shortage of qualified workers and fierce competition, companies are offering candidates money to interview and plush perks if they stay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Face Recognition Is Out. So How Will the IRS Verify Identity? 16.02.2022 12:47

Fighting fraud is important. But so is respecting privacy and guarding against bias. Â It's a “no-win situation,” one former official says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Assange’s NFT Clock Sale Rides a Wave of DAO Crowdfunding 15.02.2022 9:13

The WikiLeaks founder raised $50 million for legal fees, making him the latest public figure to benefit from decentralized autonomous organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sony's AI Drives a Race Car Like a Champ 14.02.2022 9:07

The company built GT Sophy to master the game Gran Turismo, but it may help the development of real self-driving cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices