About this episode

The episode discusses various technology-related topics, including social media trends, AI companions, health risks from pets, and financial advice for dating.

On It's Time For Technology Time, tech analyst Carmi Levy covers the following stories: The death of the status update and why 55% of Americans have stopped posting on social media; FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch this year; New startup is building mini drones to wage a war of total destruction on mosquitos; and China recovered its first reusable rocket and showed a new way to do it. To celebrate AI Appreciation Day, psychology professor Michael Inzlicht discusses AI companions and their ability to be empathetic, and David explains a mechanism by which artificial intelligence could be conscious right now. For Vet Talk or Pet Talk, Dr. Cliff Redford explains the hidden health risks associated with New York City's free-roaming cats and reveals just how dangerous toxoplasmosis – a brain parasite that many people live with – really is. Los Angeles-based divorce attorney Jackie Combs goes over money questions you should consider asking on a first date. Accounting professor Joshua Khavis shares details of the link between newspaper closures and distorted crime reporting. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:06) Carmi Levy pt. 1 (10:00) Carmi Levy pt…

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