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Technology

Watch: NASA’s Artemis II crew readies for Monday’s lunar flyby. Here’s what you need to know

At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface late Monday. The astronauts will also venture farther into space than any previous human mission.
by Brendan Byrne

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Fargo police chief apologizes for mistakes in AI-aided arrest

Fargo police chief apologizes for mistakes in AI-aided arrest

Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolksi said photos from fake ID cards, not surveillance photos, were linked by AI to Tennessee woman Angela Lipps, who was held in custody for almost six months last year before charges against her were dropped.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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How technology is changing work in Minnesota

How technology is changing work in Minnesota

Technology is changing our world. Can Minnesota help shape where it goes next? MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with two leaders from the Minnesota Technology Association about how tech companies in Minnesota are working to prepare people for the future. 
by Chris Farrell and Nikhil Kumaran

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Fargo crime suspect says AI face recognition software failed. Police say there was more to the arrest

Fargo crime suspect says AI face recognition software failed. Police say there was more to the arrest

The Fargo Police Department has drawn criticism for jailing a woman for more than five months after artificial intelligence facial recognition software flagged her as a suspect in a crime.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition

Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition

A device that looks like a high-tech bowling ball that can be attached to power lines can open up excess capacity on electric transmission lines, paving the way for more solar and wind power — and cost savings for consumers. 
by Dan Kraker

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Slate of bills looking to regulate AI introduced at Minnesota Capitol

Slate of bills looking to regulate AI introduced at Minnesota Capitol

The four bills range from banning children from using AI chat bots to prohibiting health insurers from using AI in the process where companies decide whether a treatment will be covered.
by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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