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Is It Even Possible To Protect Your Privacy On Facebook?

Mary Guedon of the group Raging Grannies holds a sign as she protests in 2010 outside of the Facebook headquarters in California. Privacy advocates say it's too difficult to fully protect your privacy on Facebook. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption

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Is It Even Possible To Protect Your Privacy On Facebook?

You might be asking this question after revelations that personal data were used by a firm tied to the Trump campaign. A privacy advocate says "you'd be spending your day full time" dealing with it.

Is It Even Possible To Protect Your Privacy On Facebook?

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Tuesday

Business

Uber's Self-Driving Tests Are Suspended After Pedestrian Is Killed

A self-driving car operated by Uber struck and killed a pedestrian who was walking her bicycle in Tempe, Ariz., Sunday night. It could be the first pedestrian death involving a self-driving vehicle.

Uber's Self-Driving Tests Are Suspended After Pedestrian Is Killed

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Monday

Technology

Uber Say It Will Cooperate With Investigation After Pedestrian Killed In Arizona

Uber says it is cooperating with an investigation into a fatal accident involving one of its self-driving vehicles over the weekend. A woman in Tempe, Arizona, was struck and killed as she was crossing a street outside of a crosswalk, according to police.

Uber Say It Will Cooperate With Investigation After Pedestrian Killed In Arizona

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Monday

Can You Believe It? On Twitter, False Stories Are Shared More Widely Than True Ones

An MIT study tracked 126,000 stories and found that false ones were 70 percent more likely to be retweeted than ones that were true. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

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Can You Believe It? On Twitter, False Stories Are Shared More Widely Than True Ones

An MIT study tracked 126,000 stories and found that false ones were 70 percent more likely to be retweeted than ones that were true. Twitter is asking outside experts to help it deal with the problem.

Can You Believe It? On Twitter, False Stories Are Shared More Widely Than True Ones

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Monday

In The Future Movie Stars May Be Performing Even After They're Dead

Sean Young appeared in Blade Runner in 1982. These stills show the actress digitally re-created for Blade Runner 2049. MPC/Columbia Pictures hide caption

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In The Future Movie Stars May Be Performing Even After They're Dead

Technology is making many jobs obsolete. But even acting? The technology in the Academy Award-winning Blade Runner 2049 gives a glimpse of a future where digital actors will compete against live ones.

In The Future Movie Stars May Be Performing Even After They're Dead

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Monday

An Anarchist Explains How Hackers Could Cause Global Chaos
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An Anarchist Explains How Hackers Could Cause Global Chaos

On the TV show Mr. Robot, the lead character is a hacker who breaks into computer systems to promote a cause. Real-life hacktivist Barrett Brown believes the U.S. government is fundamentally corrupt.

An Anarchist Explains How Hackers Could Cause Global Chaos

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Sunday

An Artist Sees Data So Powerful It Can Help Us Pick Better Friends
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An Artist Sees Data So Powerful It Can Help Us Pick Better Friends

It can feel intrusive to have so much data collected about us, but Laurie Frick is optimistic about how big data will evolve. She says it could help us evaluate how we respond to other people.

An Artist Sees Data So Powerful It Can Help Us Pick Better Friends

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Saturday

Sometimes We Feel More Comfortable Talking To A Robot
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Sometimes We Feel More Comfortable Talking To A Robot

Artist Alexander Reben wants to know whether a robot could fulfill our deep need for companionship. He created a robot named BlabDroid that asks people to share their raw emotions and deep secrets.

Sometimes We Feel More Comfortable Talking To A Robot

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Friday

This 'Gray Hat' Hacker Breaks Into Your Car — To Prove A Point
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This 'Gray Hat' Hacker Breaks Into Your Car — To Prove A Point

Everything from cars to thermostats is being connected to the Internet, raising security concerns. Samy Kamkar, who once hacked MySpace, hopes exposing vulnerabilities will make these things safer.

This 'Gray Hat' Hacker Breaks Into Your Car — To Prove A Point

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Tuesday

Artists And Criminals: On The Cutting Edge Of Tech

Sci-fi writer William Gibson says the best way to imagine new technologies and how they could affect society is not through current expertise but by talking to "either artists or criminals." Ron Bull/Toronto Star via Getty Images hide caption

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Artists And Criminals: On The Cutting Edge Of Tech

Sci-fi authors like William Gibson foresaw what the Internet would bring. Inspired by their visions, NPR's Laura Sydell set out to see what artists and criminals think about and do with technology.

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The Father Of The Internet Sees His Invention Reflected Back Through A 'Black Mirror'
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The Father Of The Internet Sees His Invention Reflected Back Through A 'Black Mirror'

The titans of Silicon Valley have a grand vision of the future. But they have a tendency to miss the downside of their inventions — think cybercrime and online harassment.

The Father Of The Internet Sees His Invention Reflected Back Through A 'Black Mirror'

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Thursday

Business

Apple Says It Will Create 20,000 Jobs In The U.S.

Apple says that it's bringing billions of dollars back to the U.S. and using it to create a new campus and create 20,000 jobs. Analysts say the announcement is a mix of politics and economics.

Apple Says It Will Create 20,000 Jobs In The U.S.

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Friday

Ohio Man Charged With Putting Spyware On Thousands of Computers

In a federal indictment, Phillip Durachinsky faces numerous charges including installing malware on thousands of computers and the production of child pornography. Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department hide caption

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Ohio Man Charged With Putting Spyware On Thousands of Computers

Prosecutors say Phillip Durachinsky created malware that enabled him to remotely access and turn on the cameras and microphones of computers. Charges include the production of child pornography.

Ohio Man Charged With Putting Spyware On Thousands of Computers

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