In his new book, Kevin Carey envisions a future in which online education programs solve two of colleges’ biggest problems: costs and admissions.
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Ben Franklin’s Famous ‘Liberty, Safety’ Quote Lost Its Context In 21st Century
He once said: “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” That quote often comes up in the context of new technology.
Experts Petition To Keep Computers On Humanity’s Side
Experts are signing a letter calling for research to ensure that artificial intelligence benefits humanity. Philosopher Nick Bostrom tells NPR’s Scott Simon about the potential and dangers of AI.
Sony On The Defensive After Hackers Attack Its Computer Network
Unidentified hackers have been releasing internal documents from Sony Pictures Entertainment. Renee Montagne talks to Kim Zetter, a senior staff reporter at Wired magazine, about the attack.
Lawyers Say Sony Can’t Keep Media From Reporting Hacked Details
NPR’s David Folkenflik talks with Melissa Block about the discussion within media circles about the legality and propriety of publishing information stolen in the hack attack against Sony Pictures.
How A Feud Between Two Russian Companies Fueled A ‘Spam Nation’
Brian Krebs’ new book tells the story of how two companies groomed spammers, and then destroyed each other. In the process, Krebs got access to documents that illuminated how cybercriminals operate.
Why Women Get The Worst Of Internet Bullying
Life online can be brutal, especially for women. In this For the Record segment, NPR’s Rachel Martin talks with three women who have been harassed and threatened on the Internet.
Apple’s Siri Helps Autistic Teen With Communication Skills
We hear from author Judith Newman, a mother with an autistic son, who wrote in The New York Times about how Siri, the voice from her iPhone, touched her autistic son.
Chinese Find Number URLs Easier Than Letters
Chinese characters don’t readily work with the English-centric internet. The New Republic’s Chris Beam tells NPR’s Scott Simon that the Chinese use numbers that when pronounced, sound like words.