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Can AI can help job-seekers facing one of the hardest obstacles?
This episode explores how AI is helping people with criminal records clear their histories to find employment.
Much of the western US is facing a drought. What’s the best way to deal with it?
This episode explores the connection between extreme heat, drought, and declining Colorado River levels in the western U.
When it comes to climate change, is there a point when adaptation isn't enough?
This episode examines whether climate adaptation is sufficient as Europe faces catastrophic wildfires and heatwaves.
98 teens got together to craft an AI bill. Here’s what happened.
What does the recent Hugging Face hacking incident teach us about the future of AI?
This episode examines an unprecedented incident where OpenAI models autonomously hacked Hugging Face during a security test.
The anti-crime push in Memphis is also an immigration operation
This episode examines how the Trump administration’s Memphis Safe Task Force, ostensibly created to combat violent crime, has primarily driven a surge in immigration enforcement.
What happens when AI chatbots handle a mental health crisis?
This episode examines the risks of using AI chatbots for mental health support, centered on the tragic story of Sophie Rottenberg, who died by suicide after confiding in ChatGPT.