Preet speaks with Rebecca Heilweil, a tech reporter at Recode by Vox, about the new artificial intelligence model ChatGPT. What will be the implications of conversational AI for students, professionals, and the future of writing and researching?Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.References & Supplemental Materials: Rebecca Heilweil, “AI is finally good at stuff, and that’s a problem,” Vox, 12/7/22 Frank Bruni, “Will ChatGPT Make Me Irrelevant?” NYT, 12/15/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Rebecca Heilweil, a Recode reporter detailing the alarming rise of space debris, and Moriba Jah, an aerospace engineering professor and expert on space sustainability. They tackle the consequences of a Russian satellite explosion that endangered the International Space Station. The duo discusses the pressing need for effective management of space junk, the geopolitical implications of rising debris, and the role of empathy in fostering responsible practices for the future of our shared orbital environment.

Rebecca Heilweil, a Recode reporter, delves into the controversies surrounding COVID-19 vaccination proof, highlighting the public skepticism over vaccine passports. She discusses how these digital health records are seen as both necessary for restoring normalcy and as a source of concern regarding privacy and equity. Jordan Taylor, a history professor, adds depth by comparing today's debates to historical vaccine certifications, particularly the smallpox vaccine, revealing the long-standing tensions related to vaccination and public compliance.