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Technology

New school cellphone policy landscape across Minnesota includes locked pouches

New school cellphone policy landscape across Minnesota includes locked pouches

At United South Central Public Schools in Wells phones will be locked in a pouch for the entire day. Meanwhile at Grand Rapids-Big Fork Public Schools, phones will be put in a designated area during each class period.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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After power outages from storms, expert says it’s time to upgrade our systems

After power outages from storms, expert says it’s time to upgrade our systems

University of Minnesota professor Gabriel Chan said investments are needed to address aging power lines, intensifying climate change that could lead to more severe weather and new demands on power grids from technology like solar panels.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches

TikTok fights for survival in latest filing as ban approaches

In the latest salvo in the fight over the hit app’s future in the U.S., lawyers for TikTok say the government’s push to ban TikTok is unconstitutional and lacks proof that TikTok is a real security risk.
by Bobby Allyn

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Robot delivery approved for the U of M campus

Robot delivery approved for the U of M campus

The Minneapolis City Council Thursday approved a one-year pilot program for personal delivery devices — small delivery robots that travel on sidewalks and road shoulders. Council members say they’re listening to safety and labor concerns as the project rolls out.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Light on news, heavy on personality in Elon Musk and Donald Trump X interview

Light on news, heavy on personality in Elon Musk and Donald Trump X interview

It was typical Trump fare in an X conversation between the former president and Tesla CEO Elon Musk Monday night. Starting late due to technical issues, the friendly political chat lasted two hours.
by Shannon Bond, Danielle Kurtzleben and Bobby Allyn

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Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try switching to a basic phone

Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try switching to a basic phone

These lower-tech devices do not include many of the apps typically found on smartphones. And that may be appealing if you're looking to spend less time online.
by Marielle Segarra

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Minnesota joins states pushing Musk to fix AI chatbot over election misinformation

Minnesota joins states pushing Musk to fix AI chatbot over election misinformation

 Secretaries of state from five U.S. states urged billionaire Elon Musk on Monday to fix social media platform X's AI chatbot, saying it had spread misinformation related to the Nov. 5 election.
by Reuters

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