Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now

Technology

Teens strive to earn long-term tech positions in the Twin Cities

Teens strive to earn long-term tech positions in the Twin Cities

Through its Tech Geeks program, 30,000 Feet offers paid training and a pathway to lucrative careers, in particular for young people of color.
by Aaliyah Demry

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The Ring Nebula comes into focus, and it's astounding

The Ring Nebula comes into focus, and it's astounding

Thanks to the James Webb telescope, we can now see the nebula with more clarity. As one expert says, "We always knew planetary nebulae were pretty. What we see now is spectacular."
by Bill Chappell

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Will artificial intelligence steal our jobs?

Will artificial intelligence steal our jobs?

MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about what artificial intelligence means for the future of jobs — what’s at stake and what’s to gain as workplaces adopt this technology. 
by Chris Farrell and Danelle Cloutier

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
AI has moved into the art world

AI has moved into the art world

Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool for making music, digital art and creative writing. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about how creative people can take advantage of AI and whether it poses an existential threat to art and creativity.
by Chris Farrell and Matthew Alvarez

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Elon Musk looks to rebrand Twitter with the letter X

Elon Musk looks to rebrand Twitter with the letter X

Since his purchase of the social media platform, Musk has alluded to transforming Twitter into an "everything app" called "X," akin to the WeChat app in China. The url X.com now redirects to Twitter.
by Juliana Kim

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The White House and big tech companies release commitments on managing AI

The White House and big tech companies release commitments on managing AI

Seven tech companies, including Google, Meta and OpenAI, have voluntarily made commitments on developing and managing artificial intelligence. But there isn't much accountability in the process.
by Deepa Shivaram

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
'Hi, Doc!' DM'ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)

'Hi, Doc!' DM'ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)

Virtual access to doctors is a huge plus for patients. But it's a lot of new work for physicians. And the health care business model hasn't caught up with this new reality.
by Yuki Noguchi

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!