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May 20, 2024 • 50min

Ex-con man Frank Abagnale on AI

He's one of the most famous imposters ever. Now, he says, artificial intelligence is going to bring on a whole new wave of scams. Plus, a dangerous selfie fail, social media sperm donors, and robberies on Facebook Marketplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 17, 2024 • 40min

Google Search is changing

Web traffic is dying, and now Google is putting AI answers at the top of its search results. What does this mean for your favorite websites? Plus, Uber's new shuttle service, Tesla drivers ditch self-driving mode, and Jeff Bezos' email etiquette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 16, 2024 • 40min

Employees are suing over going back to work

With the COVID emergency long gone, can employers fire workers who refuse to come back into the office? Plus, Apple Watch gets the FDA green light, why you should power down, and watch for this TSA scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 15, 2024 • 55min

This mom goes screen-free

Most kids are glued to the computer. But Stacy Liberatore, Deputy Science and Technology Editor at DailyMail.com, takes a different approach — she says no to screens for her daughter. Plus, updates on ChatGPT-4o, Gmail AI features, and fast food freebies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 13, 2024 • 42min

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT-4o: What to know

It's much smarter and faster than before, and it will be available for free. Plus, what happens when you're in the emergency room and your hospital gets hacked? We talk to Zackery Ryan, a patient who was at the hospital during last week's Ascension cyberattack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 10, 2024 • 37min

Our hospitals are under attack

This week's cyberattack on one of the largest health systems in the U.S., Ascension, was bad — really bad. Plus, a controversial Apple iPad ad, more Cybertruck problems, and Roblox adds virtual billboards to the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 9, 2024 • 39min

You can’t delete Meta AI

Meta wants to make your FB or IG search bar work more like ChatGPT. You can't turn it off. Plus, high school coach uses AI to frame principal, the most dreaded word at work, and a new TV projection breakthrough. Got a car? Here's how to make it into your next side hustle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 8, 2024 • 48min

This guy will get you to sleep, seriously

Can't seem to get to bed? Benjamin Boster reads dry Wikipedia articles to help people catch some Z's on his 'I Can't Sleep' podcast. Bad sleepers say he's changed their lives. Plus, woman duped by Keanu Reeves deepfake, U.S. military used fake Cisco routers, and new Apple iPads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 6, 2024 • 36min

Spies want in on your router

Is yours at risk? Hackers' new side hustle is charging Chinese and Russian spies and scammers for access to old home routers so they can launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Plus, Google blocks romance writer, worst airlines for luggage, and Microsoft gets hacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 3, 2024 • 42min

Going shopping? AI is watching you

Sam's Club is using AI to check what's in your shopping cart — it's supposed to make your trip to the store 23% faster. When will humans go extinct? Scientists claim to know when. Plus, precise friend-tracking with the iPhone 15, and a Dropbox data breach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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