NPR Topics: Technology https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1019 Latest technology news and breakthroughs in technology, science, and industry. Download the NPR Technology podcast and Technology RSS feed. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:04:05 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Topics: Technology https://www.npr.org/sections/technology/ At SF Tech Week, a vibe check on how people in Silicon Valley feel about the AI boom In Silicon Valley, the AI boom means a lot of people are excited about this new technology, but concerned about when the music might stop. NPR went to San Francisco Tech Week to take the pulse. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:56:06 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/16/nx-s1-6001770/at-sf-tech-week-a-vibe-check-on-how-people-in-silicon-valley-feel-about-the-ai-boom https://www.npr.org/2026/10/16/nx-s1-6001770/at-sf-tech-week-a-vibe-check-on-how-people-in-silicon-valley-feel-about-the-ai-boom In Silicon Valley, the AI boom means a lot of people are excited about this new technology, but concerned about when the music might stop. NPR went to San Francisco Tech Week to take the pulse.

]]> John Ruwitch To train robots, AI companies are paying people in India to film themselves doing chores Men and women across India are being paid to record themselves doing domestic jobs as developers train AI robots to do household chores. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:41:19 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/15/nx-s1-5991368/to-train-robots-ai-companies-are-paying-people-in-india-to-film-themselves-doing-chores https://www.npr.org/2026/10/15/nx-s1-5991368/to-train-robots-ai-companies-are-paying-people-in-india-to-film-themselves-doing-chores Men and women across India are being paid to record themselves doing domestic jobs as developers train AI robots to do household chores.

]]> Diaa Hadid Inside the race between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for control of outer space <em>The Atlantic</em> writer Josh Tyrangiel says Musk and Bezos each want to colonize the moon, mine its resources and launch thousands more satellites. He says their only real competition is each other. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:45:02 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/15/nx-s1-6002922/inside-the-race-between-elon-musk-and-jeff-bezos-for-control-of-outer-space https://www.npr.org/2026/10/15/nx-s1-6002922/inside-the-race-between-elon-musk-and-jeff-bezos-for-control-of-outer-space The Atlantic writer Josh Tyrangiel says Musk and Bezos each want to colonize the moon, mine its resources and launch thousands more satellites. He says their only real competition is each other.

]]> Terry Gross Hands-on with the Ocarina of Time remake, the most ornate Zelda game ever made We got to play <em>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time</em> early. Here are our impressions of the remake and its elaborate new style. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/14/nx-s1-5961483/preview-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-switch-2 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/14/nx-s1-5961483/preview-zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-switch-2 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.'/>

We got to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time early. Here are our impressions of the remake and its elaborate new style.

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]]> James Perkins Mastromarino For reporters covering AI, keeping up with story is both tough and exciting How NPR's team covering AI covers their increasingly important and fast moving beat. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:47:03 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/10/nx-s1-5994366/for-reporters-covering-ai-keeping-up-with-story-is-both-tough-and-exciting https://www.npr.org/2026/10/10/nx-s1-5994366/for-reporters-covering-ai-keeping-up-with-story-is-both-tough-and-exciting How NPR's team covering AI covers their increasingly important and fast moving beat.

]]> Gabriel J. Sánchez What are they saying about AI at San Francisco Tech Week? Tech workers gathered in San Francisco this week to talk about the opportunities they see for their industry, their mixed feelings about AI, and the high cost of living in the Bay Area. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:27:04 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/10/nx-s1-5995420/what-are-they-saying-about-ai-at-san-francisco-tech-week https://www.npr.org/2026/10/10/nx-s1-5995420/what-are-they-saying-about-ai-at-san-francisco-tech-week Tech workers gathered in San Francisco this week to talk about the opportunities they see for their industry, their mixed feelings about AI, and the high cost of living in the Bay Area.

]]> John Ruwitch Ex-OpenAI safety lead David Robinson warns of 'broken' tech culture David Robinson is the latest tech industry employee to quit over AI safety concerns. He tells NPR's Scott Simon the "culture is broken" at OpenAI. Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:40:46 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/10/nx-s1-5992872/ex-openai-safety-lead-david-robinson-warns-of-broken-tech-culture https://www.npr.org/2026/10/10/nx-s1-5992872/ex-openai-safety-lead-david-robinson-warns-of-broken-tech-culture David Robinson is the latest tech industry employee to quit over AI safety concerns. He tells NPR's Scott Simon the "culture is broken" at OpenAI.

]]> Scott Simon Kalshi taps former FBI agent to fight against money laundering The prediction market company says it wants to prevent its platform from being abused by criminals. The company is facing mounting pressure over market manipulation and insider trading on the site. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:23:11 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/09/nx-s1-5996683/kalshi-fbi-sean-fern-money-laundering https://www.npr.org/2026/10/09/nx-s1-5996683/kalshi-fbi-sean-fern-money-laundering

The prediction market company says it wants to prevent its platform from being abused by criminals. The company is facing mounting pressure over market manipulation and insider trading on the site.

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]]> Bobby Allyn Fired OpenAI employees question the company's commitment to safety The three fired workers say OpenAI punished them for being outspoken about safety. The company disputes the claims and says they were fired over mishandling sensitive information. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:28:09 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/09/nx-s1-5996890/openai-safety-firings https://www.npr.org/2026/10/09/nx-s1-5996890/openai-safety-firings

The three fired workers say OpenAI punished them for being outspoken about safety. The company disputes the claims and says they were fired over mishandling sensitive information.

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]]> Huo Jingnan OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:25:15 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/08/nx-s1-5995576/openai-russia-iran-influence-operations-chatgpt https://www.npr.org/2026/10/08/nx-s1-5995576/openai-russia-iran-influence-operations-chatgpt

The company says Russian operatives used its AI chatbot to update their bosses, shedding light on influence campaigns previously not attributed to Russia.

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