Episodes

  • How Will You Benefit From Commercial Space Travel?

    How Will You Benefit From Commercial Space Travel?
    Jul 22 2025
    In the past few years, the commercial spaceflight industry has taken off — literally. But is the industry just turning space into a playground for the ultrawealthy, or do these flights have benefits for the rest of us, too? And could commercial space travel one day be available to more than just the super rich? Lee Billings, a senior editor at Scientific American, shares some of the latest stories in the world of spaceflight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • How Fake Videos Are Adding to the Fog of War

    How Fake Videos Are Adding to the Fog of War
    Jul 15 2025
    In June, violence escalated between Israel and Iran. Footage from this conflict traveled quickly, with images and videos spreading online. The problem is that not all this footage was real. Hany Farid, a professor at UC Berkeley and the Chief Science Officer at GetReal, explains just how widespread AI-generated war footage has become — and shares some tips to avoid getting misled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Producing Hit Songs in the Age of AI

    Producing Hit Songs in the Age of AI
    Jul 8 2025
    AI is poised to transform the way music gets written, recorded, and produced. And it’s possible that you’ve already heard AI-generated music without even knowing it. What does this mean for the future of the music industry? Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and the GRAMMYs, shares his thoughts on what musicians need to thrive in the age of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • AI Is Changing the Game for Heart Disease Diagnosis

    AI Is Changing the Game for Heart Disease Diagnosis
    Jul 1 2025
    For doctors, diagnosing diseases early is a huge priority. New AI systems can analyze medical tests and images to help diagnose patients faster and more accurately, potentially picking up on patterns or issues that doctors can’t. Dr. Pierre Elias, NewYork-Presbyterian’s Medical Director for Artificial Intelligence and a cardiologist at the hospital and Columbia University, explains why he’s hopeful about the lifesaving potential of this technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Will AI Replace Human Artists? One Study Says Not Yet

    Will AI Replace Human Artists? One Study Says Not Yet
    Jun 24 2025
    AI-generated art is sweeping the internet. With programs like Midjourney or DALL-E, users can generate images from text prompts in seconds. Should working artists be alarmed by these tools? Sheena Iyengar, a professor at Columbia Business School, says not quite. In a recent study, she had participants rate AI-generated art versus human-made art — and found that people still like human-made art more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Digg’s Founder on Making Social Media More Human Again

    Digg’s Founder on Making Social Media More Human Again
    Jun 17 2025
    Tech entrepreneur Kevin Rose is relaunching Digg, the Reddit-like platform he founded in 2004. He’s doing it with an unlikely partner: Reddit co-founder and former rival Alexis Ohanian. In a moment when bots and AI-generated content are flooding the internet, leading to more division and confusion, they say their goal is to make social media human again. Kevin explains what exactly that means, and why now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Can Fitness Trackers Really Make You Healthier?

    Can Fitness Trackers Really Make You Healthier?
    Jun 10 2025
    From smartwatches to rings, the market for wearable health trackers has exploded in recent years. There are also apps to track your sleep, your exercise, your food intake and more. Can this tracking technology really lead us to make healthier choices? Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and CNN's health and wellness expert, weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • How Safe Is Online Gaming for Kids? Roblox’s CEO Has Some Thoughts

    How Safe Is Online Gaming for Kids? Roblox’s CEO Has Some Thoughts
    Jun 3 2025
    Children and teens are spending more time than ever in online gaming spaces. But how safe are these platforms for kids? David Baszucki has thought about this question a lot. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, an online game platform that millions of young people use every day. Clare spoke with him while he was in Washington, DC, talking to members of Congress about how to protect kids online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins