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Technology

Tech Group To Set Industry Standards For Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of everyday life: think Apple's Siri. Major tech firms formed a group to help the public understand AI and develop standards so it isn't misused.

Tech Group To Set Industry Standards For Artificial Intelligence

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Monday

Republicans Say Obama Administration Is Giving Away The Internet
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Republicans Say Obama Administration Is Giving Away The Internet

The U.S. is about to complete its long-planned handover of Internet domain name management to a global non-profit. Republicans argue it's an example of the Obama administration giving up U.S. power.

Republicans Say Obama Administration Is Giving Away The Internet

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Monday

Pundits Vs. Machine: Predicting Controversies In The Presidential Race

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Pundits Vs. Machine: Predicting Controversies In The Presidential Race

How well can a computer program predict which controversies around Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are likely to re-emerge in the coming weeks? Two human pundits agree to compete against the machine.

Pundits Vs. Machine: Predicting Controversies In The Presidential Race

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Thursday

Business

Coming To The App Store: Nintendo's New Game 'Super Mario Run'

"Super Mario Run" will soon be available for iPhones. Apple CEO Tim Cook made the announcement at a product event Wednesday, and shares of Nintendo soared on the news.

Coming To The App Store: Nintendo's New Game 'Super Mario Run'

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Tuesday

Apple May Test iPhone Users' Loyalty If It Dumps The Headphone Jack
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Apple May Test iPhone Users' Loyalty If It Dumps The Headphone Jack

The next iPhone, expected to be unveiled Wednesday, may be missing something familiar: the ubiquitous headphone jack. Usability experts say the change could really sit badly with Apple customers.

Apple May Test iPhone Users' Loyalty If It Dumps The Headphone Jack

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Monday

A Robot That Harms: When Machines Make Life Or Death Decisions

When a person places a finger in the slot on the left, the robot uses an algorithm — unpredictable even to its creator — to decide whether to prick the finger with the pin on the end of its arm. Alexander Reben hide caption

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A Robot That Harms: When Machines Make Life Or Death Decisions

An artist has designed a robot that purposefully defies Isaac Asimov's law that "a robot may not harm humanity" — to bring urgency to the discussion about self-driving and other smart technology.

A Robot That Harms: When Machines Make Life Or Death Decisions

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Wednesday

Tuesday

Why The Airline Industry Could Keep Suffering System Failures Like Delta's

Passengers wait at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a computer systems failure on Monday caused Delta to delay or cancel hundreds of flights. Branden Camp/AP hide caption

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Why The Airline Industry Could Keep Suffering System Failures Like Delta's

Delta's massive outage wasn't the first malfunction to wreak havoc on an airline. The industry's systems are complex and require high security, which can make them more prone to shutdowns.

Why The Airline Industry Could Keep Suffering System Failures Like Delta's

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Monday

Why Taylor Swift Is Asking Congress To Update Copyright Laws

Taylor Swift is one of many artists urging Congress to update copyright laws, which they argue don't fairly pay for music available online. Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty hide caption

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Why Taylor Swift Is Asking Congress To Update Copyright Laws

It's an ongoing standoff between musicians and Google's YouTube: Who should be responsible for removing unauthorized copies of songs posted online?

Why Taylor Swift Is Asking Congress To Update Copyright Laws

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Wednesday

Is There A Double Standard When Female CEOs In Tech Stumble?

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Is There A Double Standard When Female CEOs In Tech Stumble?

Male CEOs fail all the time, but when someone like Yahoo's Marissa Mayer or Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes falls short of expectations it can feed stereotypes about women being unfit for leadership.

Is There A Double Standard When Female CEOs In Tech Stumble?

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Tuesday

Technology

Pokemon Go: The Live Video Game Everyone Seems To Be Playing

Pokemon Go is the latest game to use something called augmented reality which combines virtual and real worlds on a smartphone screen. Released only last week by Nintendo, it is a runaway success.

Pokemon Go: The Live Video Game Everyone Seems To Be Playing

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Friday

Bodybuilders Beef Over A Workout Supplement — And A Stanford Patent

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Bodybuilders Beef Over A Workout Supplement — And A Stanford Patent

Two bodybuilders go at it in a legal battle that reveals how university patents for federally funded research can end up in unexpected places.

Bodybuilders Beef Over A Workout Supplement — And A Stanford Patent

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Tuesday

Technology

Brexit Could Threaten England's Global Technology Status

London-based tech companies face the uncertainty of the upcoming exit from the European Union. Many worry about less investment and less access to the talent they need to grow. Some may just leave.

Brexit Could Threaten England's Global Technology Status

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Friday

Technology

Game Developers Try Hard To Appeal To Professional Competitors

They may not be lifting weights to get in shape, but eSports players train hard. And they're competing hard at this year's E3 conference for video gamers in Los Angeles. Top prize is $10,000.

Game Developers Try Hard To Appeal To Professional Competitors

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Thursday

Humor & Fun

E3 Conference Showcases New Kind Of Video Game Celebrity

Millions of video game fans have created a new kind of celebrity — gamers who play live while others watch online. NPR looks at the biggest video game trade conference, known as E3, through the eyes of two of these celebrities.

E3 Conference Showcases New Kind Of Video Game Celebrity

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