The 2011 medical thriller Contagion had a big resurgence in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic. Scott Z. Burns, the screenwriter behind the film, started getting questions about a possible sequel. But he wasn’t quite sure where to start, so he decided to see if AI could help. After documenting the project in his new podcast on Audible, What Could Go Wrong?, Scott shares how he sees this controversial technology changing Hollywood in the future.

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In the past few years, the commercial spaceflight industry has taken off — literally. But is the industry just turning space into a playground for the ultrawealthy, or do these flights have benefits for the rest of us, too? And could commercial space travel one day be available to more than just the super rich? Lee Billings, a senior editor at Scientific American, shares some of the latest stories in the world of spaceflight.

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In June, violence escalated between Israel and Iran. Footage from this conflict traveled quickly, with images and videos spreading online. The problem is that not all this footage was real. Hany Farid, a professor at UC Berkeley and the Chief Science Officer at GetReal, explains just how widespread AI-generated war footage has become — and shares some tips to avoid getting misled.

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AI is poised to transform the way music gets written, recorded, and produced. And it’s possible that you’ve already heard AI-generated music without even knowing it. What does this mean for the future of the music industry? Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy and the GRAMMYs, shares his thoughts on what musicians need to thrive in the age of AI.

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For doctors, diagnosing diseases early is a huge priority. New AI systems can analyze medical tests and images to help diagnose patients faster and more accurately, potentially picking up on patterns or issues that doctors can’t. Dr. Pierre Elias, NewYork-Presbyterian’s Medical Director for Artificial Intelligence and a cardiologist at the hospital and Columbia University, explains why he’s hopeful about the lifesaving potential of this technology.

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AI-generated art is sweeping the internet. With programs like Midjourney or DALL-E, users can generate images from text prompts in seconds. Should working artists be alarmed by these tools? Sheena Iyengar, a professor at Columbia Business School, says not quite. In a recent study, she had participants rate AI-generated art versus human-made art — and found that people still like human-made art more.

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Tech entrepreneur Kevin Rose is relaunching Digg, the Reddit-like platform he founded in 2004. He’s doing it with an unlikely partner: Reddit co-founder and former rival Alexis Ohanian. In a moment when bots and AI-generated content are flooding the internet, leading to more division and confusion, they say their goal is to make social media human again. Kevin explains what exactly that means, and why now.

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From smartwatches to rings, the market for wearable health trackers has exploded in recent years. There are also apps to track your sleep, your exercise, your food intake and more. Can this tracking technology really lead us to make healthier choices? Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and CNN's health and wellness expert, weighs in.

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Children and teens are spending more time than ever in online gaming spaces. But how safe are these platforms for kids? David Baszucki has thought about this question a lot. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, an online game platform that millions of young people use every day. Clare spoke with him while he was in Washington, DC, talking to members of Congress about how to protect kids online.

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Self-driving cars have hit the streets of several US cities. And even in human-driven cars, giant tablet screens and automated driver assistance features can make it feel like a computer is your co-pilot. What does this all mean for the future of driving? Aarian Marshall, staff writer at WIRED, has tips for drivers and passengers alike.

The Mozilla report Aarian mentioned about the data different car companies collect is here.

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