Environment Bill Gates is going nuclear: How his latest project could power U.S. homes and AI The billionaire philanthropist tells Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep his new TerraPower nuclear plant is safer than traditional builds. He’s putting his own money behind the project. Obed Manuel Steve Inskeep
Technology White House moves to secure rural health care systems from cyberattacks There’s finally a consensus that ongoing digital attacks on the U.S. healthcare system constitute a crisis. The U.S. government is trying to work with partners to staunch the bleeding. Jenna McLaughlin Rob Schmitz
Technology Memorializing loved ones through AI NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Michael Bommer, a man dying of colon cancer who created an AI avatar of himself for his wife, Anett, to interact with after he dies. Mary Louise Kelly Kathryn Fink Courtney Dorning
Business European Union puts new tariffs on electric vehicles made in China EU officials criticize the Chinese government for subsidizing the vehicles, making them a threat to Europe’s automobile industry because they are lower cost.
Technology Could the technology industry help solve child care problems? A tech company in San Diego wants to help working parents with childcare.
Technology Microsoft cybersecurity whistleblower says the company ignored warnings about SolarWinds hack In 2021, a team of Russian hackers got access to all kinds of American government data in a cyberattack known as SolarWinds.
Business X now hides your 'likes' from other users, whether you like it or not The platform X is now hiding all users' likes, with few exceptions. It says the change protects users' privacy — but critics say it removes a layer of accountability in the process. Rachel Treisman
Business Apple doubles down on artificial intelligence, announcing partnership with OpenAI Apple has announced a much-anticipated partnership with OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. The deal to bring AI features to iPhones and other devices is a major move for Apple, which has been slower than some competitors to jump on the AI bandwagon. Lola Murti Dara Kerr
Technology Seattle Public Library goes low-tech after cyberattack At the flagship Central branch of the Seattle Public Library, dozens of computers are sitting vacant, their screens blank. Each one bears a laminated sign: "Out of Service." Clare McGrane
Technology How Indiana is turning a strip of highway into an electric charging road As more people buy electric vehicles, states are looking for ways to make the technology more practical and less costly.
