Geoff Brumfiel

2 days ago | wrvo.org | Geoff Brumfiel |Darian Woods |Cooper McKim |Julia Ritchey

Robots have been a thing for a long time, but they've never quite met expectations. While AI has changed the game for chatbots, it's not quite so clear for robots. NPR science desk correspondent Geoff Brumfiel spoke to our colleagues over on our science podcast Short Wave on how humanoid robots are actually developing with the help of artificial intelligence. It was a fascinating discussion and so we are sharing that conversation with you today on the Indicator. Related episodes: Is AI underrated?

3 days ago | npr.org | Geoff Brumfiel |Darian Woods |Cooper McKim |Julia Ritchey |Kate Concannon

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2 weeks ago | wgbh.org | Geoff Brumfiel

April 29, 2025 Updated April 28, 2025 at 19:26 PM ETTwo members of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency were given accounts on classified networks that hold highly guarded details about America’s nuclear weapons, two sources tell NPR. Luke Farritor, a 23-year-old former SpaceX intern, and Adam Ramada, a Miami-based venture capitalist, have had accounts on the computer systems for at least two weeks, according to the sources who also have access to the networks.

2 weeks ago | nhpr.org | Geoff Brumfiel |Jenna McLaughlin

Updated April 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM EDTTwo members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency were given accounts on classified networks that hold highly guarded details about America's nuclear weapons, two sources tell NPR. Luke Farritor, a 23-year-old former SpaceX intern, and Adam Ramada, a Miami-based venture capitalist, have had accounts on the computer systems for at least two weeks, according to the sources who also have access to the networks.

3 weeks ago | kuow.org | Geoff Brumfiel

President Trump has told the Pentagon to take another look at missile defense. Technology to shoot down missiles has existed for decades, but the kind of missile shield Trump is looking to build would be much more complex -- and expensive. A key part of the new missile defense system, which Trump described as "Golden Dome" in a speech earlier this year, will likely be space-based interceptors, according to experts and an executive order signed by the president.