Education Learning tool or BS machine? How AI is shaking up higher ed As students and their professors head back to college classrooms and lecture halls this fall, the elephant in the room is ChatGPT. Stephen Howie
Technology Will Google's new 'AI Overviews' overshadow actual web content? Soundside host Libby Denkmann hosts a panel discussion about the latest update to the way Google search results are presented, and the potential issues the company may face. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz Jason Burrows
Politics U.S. elections face more threats from foreign actors and artificial intelligence "Russia remains the most active foreign threat to our elections," said Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, noting that new AI technologies make influence operations easier to pull off. Shannon Bond
Animals What are sperm whales saying? Researchers find a complex 'alphabet' Researchers say sperm whales have a complex communication system, an example of how new technology is opening up the mysterious world of animal language. Lauren Sommer
Education AI should be used in class, not feared. That’s the message of these Seattle area teachers Earlier this year, Washington became the fifth state in the country to issue guidance on using AI in school. Some teachers had already started using artificial intelligence to improve their assignments, engage students, and save time. Sami West
Politics The White House issued new rules on how government can use AI. Here's what they do The memo outlines how government agencies can implement artificial intelligence and requires that agencies have a chief AI officer. Deepa Shivaram
Arts & Life 'Games made by soulless machines': Tech sparks debate over AI stories in video games Is the future of artificial intelligence in video games playing out in a cyberpunk ramen bar? Tech companies would like you to think so, but game writers aren't so sure. Vincent Acovino Christopher Intagliata
Technology Artists vs AI: Indie creators are noticing the emergence of artificial art Soundside Producer Jason Burrows shares his story from Emerald City Comic Con, where he talked to artists about their thoughts on Generative AI. Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows
Technology Elon Musk relies on Microsoft research in lawsuit against OpenAI Soundside host Libby Denkmann sits down with Karen Weise from the New York Times to talk about Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows Sarah Leibovitz
Technology 'Deepfakes' want to sway your vote. Here’s how to spot them Thousands of voters in New Hampshire received voicemails last month with a recorded message from President Joe Biden. It’s nothing out of the ordinary in a big election year. There’s just one problem: The audio they heard was fake. Clare McGrane
