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Coming soon to Minnesota roadways: Oral tests for marijuana, other drug use by drivers

Coming soon to Minnesota roadways: Oral tests for marijuana, other drug use by drivers

The oral fluid test tools are set to be rolled out this month as part of a pilot project. Initial roadside tests will be able to detect THC, cocaine, opioids, amphetamine, methamphetamine and benzodiazepines.
by Dana Ferguson

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From Amazon to Facebook and Google, here's how platforms can 'decay'

From Amazon to Facebook and Google, here's how platforms can 'decay'

If you feel like some important places on the internet have been getting worse, you're not alone. In fact, there has been a whole lot of action in the last 12 months.
by Ari Shapiro, Michael Levitt and Patrick Jarenwattananon

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An ethical, responsible approach to AI

An ethical, responsible approach to AI

Artificial intelligence is here, and more people are using it. But is this technology evolving too fast for humans to ensure an ethical AI for the future? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with prominent AI expert and native Minnesotan, Elizabeth M. Adams about responsible AI.    
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Virtual reality gives a boost to the 'lazy eye'

Virtual reality gives a boost to the 'lazy eye'

To treat amblyopia, or lazy eye, doctors typically prescribe a patch to cover the stronger eye and make the brain learn to work with the weaker one. Virtual reality offers a new approach.
by Anna Marie Yanny

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The games we play: MPR News staff share their favorite video games of 2023

The games we play: MPR News staff share their favorite video games of 2023

This year was a monumental occasion for video games, with highly-anticipated titles released like Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. MPR News staff across the newsroom shared some of their favorite games from 2023 (and one title from 2022) and what they loved about the experience.
by MPR News Staff and Matt Mikus

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Justice Department creates database to track records of misconduct by federal law enforcement

Justice Department creates database to track records of misconduct by federal law enforcement

Announced on Monday, the federal move is a step toward accountability amid growing calls to close loopholes that allow law enforcement officers to be rehired by other agencies after losing their jobs or resigning after misconduct allegations.
by The Associated Press

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Broadcasters face challenges in major upgrade to over-the-air TV

Broadcasters face challenges in major upgrade to over-the-air TV

As viewers continue to depend on free over-the-air TV, stations in the Twin Cities and across the country are making major changes to the way they broadcast the signals, with the promise of better reception and sharper pictures.
by Matt Sepic

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