Episode 766: Georgetown, Louisiana, Part One
For the residents of a small Louisiana town, there's always been a question about their past: How'd they get there? Solving the mystery only raised more questions.
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A murder video uploaded to Facebook brought attention to how the company monitors upsetting content. Artificial intelligence may be a solution, but experts say it could bring unwanted results.
Immigrants Make This Farm Town Work. Now They're Applying For Citizenship
Many immigrants come to Morgan County, Colo., for its plentiful, if grueling, jobs in agriculture. Now, fears about changes to immigration policy under Trump are prompting many to act.
Juicero CEO Says Luxury Juicer Is 'Much More' Than Juice; Internet Is Unimpressed
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Jeremy Howard: Will Artificial Intelligence Be The Last Human Invention?
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Ivanka's Brand Thrives, Raising Conflict Questions, As She Takes On White House Role
Ivanka Trump handed over her business operations and put her brand in a trust. Now, she has an office in the White House and sits in on meetings with world leaders while her company flourishes.
Soccer Team Bus Bombing Was Part Of Stock Option Plot, German Prosecutors Say
Earlier this month, three explosions went off near a bus carrying the Borussia Dortmund soccer team. A man has been arrested; authorities say he was trying to drive down the price of the team's stock.
Marco Annunziata: What Will Human-Machine Collaboration Mean For Our Jobs?
GE's Chief Economist Marco Annunziata is optimistic about "the marriage of minds and machines" — provided we manage it the right way.
ExxonMobil Applies For Sanctions Waiver To Work With Russian Company
The Wall Street Journal reports that ExxonMobil has applied for a waiver from the U.S. to resume a joint venture with a Russian-owned oil company. David Greene talks with Journal reporter Jay Solomon.