From Charizard to Mimikyu: NPR staff's favorite Pokémon memories on Pokémon Day
The original Pokémon games came out 27 years ago. Trainers across the world now celebrate the date as Pokémon Day.
Technology
How Microsoft's experiment in artificial intelligence tech backfired
Microsoft is putting restraints on its new AI chatbot after it professed its love to some and berated others. Some experts say the company may have released the bot too quickly.
Scientists are flying into snowstorms to explore winter weather mysteries
A plane loaded with scientists and their equipment has been flying through frozen skies this winter, sampling cloud particles to improve predictions of which storms will wreak havoc on the ground.
The parallels between Vonnegut's science fiction and our modern-day world
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Robin Murphy, professor at Texas A&M University, about the through line between a science fiction novel and the current state of AI and automation.
Twitch star Kai Cenat can't stop won't stop during a 30-day stream
Kai Cenat shot to the top of Twitch with his unique blend of pranks, skits, and hijinks. His success comes after he was briefly banned from the platform.
A sci-fi magazine has cut off submissions after a flood of AI-generated stories
The science fiction and fantasy magazine Clarkesworld says it has been bombarded with AI-mage stories. Its publisher says it's part of a rise of side hustle culture online.
Sci-Fi magazine stops submissions after flood of AI generated stories
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Neil Clarke, editor-in-chief of the renowned literary journal Clarkesworld, about the deluge of submissions written by artificial intelligence software like ChatGPT.
Update on Supreme Court case of social media giants and terrorism victims' families
Day two of the big tech arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court: On one side are Twitter, Google, Facebook and other mega companies. On the other, American families of people killed in terrorist attacks.
'PlayStation VR2' Review: A strong foundation with a questionable future
The PS VR2 enables gorgeous games like the post-apocalyptic 'Horizon Call of the Mountain.' But it may not appeal beyond a high-tech niche.
Supreme Court hears case about a law that shields social media sites from lawsuits
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving Section 230, the law that provides tech companies a legal shield against being sued over content posted online by their users.