Indiana bans cellphones in class
Next fall, kids in Indiana public schools will face a general ban on cellphones in classrooms under a law passed overwhelmingly by the legislature.
Technology
'This is garbage': Step aside, influencers — we're now in the era of de-influencing
A new movement has emerged in recent years: de-influencing. What started as a backlash to advertising could now have a surprising and real-world impact on the environment.
Tennessee becomes the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI
The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, or ELVIS Act, is an updated version of the state's right of publicity law. The new legislation includes AI-specific protections.
The U.S. sues Apple, saying it abuses its power to monopolize the smartphone market
The federal government accuses Apple of using its monopoly power to stomp out competitors and keep customers from switching phones.
Reddit stock starts trading 38% above initial public offering price
Reddit, the San Francisco social media site that describes itself as "the front page of the internet," is debuting as a public stock on Thursday.
This week in science: whale menopause, bird rest stops and a speech-generating patch
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Emily Kwong and Margaret Cirino about whale menopause, songbird rest stops along migratory routes, and a device that allows people with voice disorders to speak.
AI images and conspiracy theories are driving a push for media literacy education
One of the nation's best-known media literacy events for high school students is expanding as demand grows for skills to identify deepfake images and online conspiracy theories.
Senators push to declassify TikTok intel and hold a public hearing ahead of ban vote
Senators who attended a classified intelligence briefing focused on TikTok's influence say the public should get the same information. There's bipartisan support for a vote on a House bill on the app.
Princess Peach transforms from supporting player to leading lady in 'Showtime!'
Princess Peach steals the show in diverse roles like Dashing Thief, Ninja and Mermaid. These delightful transformations elevate a game otherwise weighed down by lackluster boss fights.
The battle for technological dominance between China and the U.S. rages on
Experts say Washington's recent move on Tiktok is just the latest in a race between the U.S. and China for technological dominance.