A controversial experiment on Reddit reveals the persuasive powers of AI Researchers at the University of Zurich wanted to see how persuasive AI could be -- but did not get permission to do research on the actual humans on Reddit that the AI was interacting with. Ari Shapiro
Former Palantir workers condemn company's work with Trump administration In a rare rebuke, more than a dozen former workers of the powerful data-mining and surveillance company say the firm's work with the Trump administration violates the company's founding principles. Bobby Allyn
It's last call for Skype as the once-popular video calling app shuts down Microsoft has announced that the pioneering online video calling service that's been around for more than two decades will go offline on Monday. Scott Neuman
British luxury retailer Harrod's fell victim to a cyberattack Harrods, the iconic luxury department store, has become the latest British retailer to fall victim to a cyberattack. Rebecca Rosman
Gorillas have a big fight ahead of them, and it's not against 100 men, expert says This week, the internet was up in arms over who would win in battle: 100 men or a single silverback gorilla? One expert says the real fight is much bigger. Ailsa Chang
Palantir's growing role in the Trump administration Palantir is a mysterious and powerful data analytics firm co-founded by tech billionaire Peter Thiel. In the Trump White House, the company is gaining new influence. Bobby Allyn
In court, CEO Sundar Pichai defends Google against the DOJ's 'extraordinary' proposals Sundar Pichai testified in the remedies trial that will determine which penalties Google will face for monopolizing the search engine market, calling the DOJ's proposals a "de facto divestiture" of the company's tech. Jaclyn Diaz
Why Google's search engine trial is about AI What started off as an antitrust trial about Google's dominance in the search engine market has led to a penalties phase that is focused on its role in artificial intelligence. Jaclyn Diaz
Texas A&M senior research engineer describes the kinds of risks facing power grids NPR's A Martinez speaks with senior research engineer Jonathan Snodgrass at Texas A&M University about the safety of power grids after three countries in Europe experienced blackouts. A Martínez
Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX's Starlinks Stargazers oppose the fast-growing constellations of low-orbiting satellites, arguing they spoil observations. Others fear more satellite collisions. The Associated Press
