TechStuff Classic: Who Wants To Live Forever?

TechStuff Classic: Who Wants To Live Forever?

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Would You “Cheat” On Your Partner For Money? - Week in Tech

How much of what you see online is actually real? This week, Reed Albergotti (Semafor) breaks down Anthropic's latest clash with the Trump Administration. Is Anthropic’s own messaging to blame? Then, Nitasha Tiku (The Washington Post) talked to students that walked out on Google ...  Show more

You Didn't Get a Vote on AI's Future. Someone's Fighting to Change That - The Story

Is AI happening to you — or for you? Pew Research found that 50% of Americans are more concerned than excited about artificial intelligence. Michele Jawando and John Palfrey think that's a signal that more people need to get involved. Oz sits down with Michele, CEO of the Omidyar ...  Show more

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