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DEA Adds More Technology To Its Fight Against Heroin
Former Drug Enforcement Administration official Mike Vigil tells NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro why adding more tech to the battle against Mexican heroin production is unlikely to do much.
How Social Media Companies Profit From Data Heightens Concerns
Worries have increased since Facebook’s CEO testified on Capitol Hill. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to Om Malik, a partner at a capital firm in Silicon Valley, about what it means for the tech industry.
Betting On Artificial Intelligence To Guide Earthquake Response
A California tech firm believes that artificial intelligence can help communities prepare for, and respond to, quakes.
IRS Computer Glitch Caused By ‘Master File’ Issue
For nearly 11 hours on the busiest tax day of the year, the agency was unable to accept tax returns.
After Alert On Russian Hacks, Bigger Push To Protect Power Grid
Homeland Security and the FBI have blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks on U.S. power plants. The industry is stepping up efforts to protect the electric grid.
Robot Puts Together IKEA Chair
Researchers in Singapore say they’ve built a robot that was able to put together a chair from IKEA in about 20 minutes.
Facebook To Offer Users Opt-Outs That Comply With New European Privacy Rules
The social media giant will ask users worldwide if they want to continue sharing data for ads as well as personal information such as political and religious leanings and relationship information.
Is Netflix On Its Way To World Domination Of Streaming?
Netflix flew past Wall Street expectations and added 7.4 million subscribers globally in the first quarter. But a big entertainment rival could challenge the service that made binge-watching popular.