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August 23, 2019 2:46 AM

YouTube channels suspended for 'coordinated' influence campaign against Hong Kong

The announcement by Google, which owns YouTube, comes days after Facebook and Twitter suspended accounts for an alleged campaign to manipulate public opinion about Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.

by Scott Neuman

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August 22, 2019 5:37 PM

Phone companies ink deal with all 50 states and D.C. to combat robocalls

In the plan, service providers will provide technology to combat a practice known as "spoofing" to aid state attorneys general in locating and prosecuting the fraudulent robocallers.

by Brakkton Booker

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August 22, 2019 12:00 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: Thinking machines and the future of humanity

Futurist Amy Webb speaks at the Aspen Ideas Festival about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity.

by MPR News Staff

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August 21, 2019 4:01 AM

How a tip — and facial recognition technology — helped the FBI catch a killer

Even as civil libertarians warn about the increased use of facial recognition by federal authorities, the bureau is using it to track down some of its most wanted suspects.

by Ryan Lucas

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August 20, 2019 10:24 AM

St. Louis Park autonomous vehicle takes off for California

St. Louis Park company VSI Labs has equipped a 2018 Ford Fusion with the latest technology for automated driving. On Tuesday, the company had three employees hop inside for a four-day, 2,000-mile cross-country ride while letting the car do the driving.

by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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August 19, 2019 4:04 AM

Got pain? A virtual swim with dolphins may help melt it away

A recent study found virtual reality experiences were better at easing pain than watching televised nature scenes. Immersive distraction seems key to the success, scientists say.

by Allison Aubrey

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August 18, 2019 1:07 PM

Xcel Energy expanding use of drones to inspect power lines

Xcel Energy has received federal approval to significantly expand the use of drones to inspect power lines in Minnesota, North Dakota and several other states.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 18, 2019 8:44 AM

How one mom talks to her sons about hate they encounter online

White teenage boys are being exposed via social media to groups peddling hate. Writer Joanna Schroeder explains how she protects her kids from the extremist propaganda they encounter online.

by Emma Bowman and Scott Simon

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August 18, 2019 6:55 AM

This app aims to save new moms' lives

The startup Mahmee hopes to help OB-GYNs, pediatricians and other health providers closely monitor a mother and baby's health so that any red flags can be assessed before they become life-threatening conditions.

by Susie Neilson and Jordan Tobias

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August 14, 2019 8:52 AM

Senator pushes bill to curb 'exploitative and addictive' social media practices

The legislation by a freshman Republican senator would prohibit features like auto-play and infinite scrolling, used by social media companies to keep users on their platform longer.

by Tim Mak

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Technology

YouTube channels suspended for 'coordinated' influence campaign against Hong Kong

Phone companies ink deal with all 50 states and D.C. to combat robocalls

Aspen Ideas Festival: Thinking machines and the future of humanity

How a tip — and facial recognition technology — helped the FBI catch a killer

St. Louis Park autonomous vehicle takes off for California

Got pain? A virtual swim with dolphins may help melt it away

Xcel Energy expanding use of drones to inspect power lines

How one mom talks to her sons about hate they encounter online

This app aims to save new moms' lives

Senator pushes bill to curb 'exploitative and addictive' social media practices

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