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Young people are increasingly turning to AI “companion” chatbots to help meet their emotional needs. But a new study shows that these chatbots, which are designed to mimic real social relationships, may come with serious risks. On this episode of Close All Tabs from KQED, host Morgan Sung and her sister put one chatbot's safety guardrails to the test — and get more than they bargained for. This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you can dial or text 988 and be connected to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KQED newscast for Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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KQED newscast for Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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KQED newscast for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM

KQED newscast for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 8:34 AM

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KQED newscast for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM

KQED newscast for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM

KQED newscast for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM

KQED newscast for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM

KQED newscast for Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM

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KQED newscast for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 7:29 AM

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KQED newscast for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM

KQED newscast for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM

KQED newscast for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM

KQED newscast for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 5:29 AM

KQED newscast for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM

KQED newscast for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6:29 AM

KQED newscast for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM

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KQED newscast for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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KQED newscast for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM

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KQED newscast for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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KQED newscast for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM

KQED newscast for Friday, August 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM

Over the past 40 years, Afghans have steadily immigrated to the East Bay town of Fremont, hoping to start new lives close to others who share their language and culture. We trace four waves of immigration and check in with Afghans who've chosen to settle in Fremont. Additional Resources: How Did Fremont Become Known As 'Little Kabul'? Read the transcript for this episode Sign up for our newsletter Enter our Sierra Nevada Brewing Company monthly trivia contest Got a question you want answered? Ask! Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your love by going to https://kqed.org/donate/podcasts This story was reported by Asal Ehsanipour. Bay Curious is made by Katrina Schwartz, Gabriela Glueck and Christopher Beale. Additional support from Olivia Allen-Price, Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsay and everyone on Team KQED.

KQED newscast for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM

KQED newscast for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM

KQED newscast for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM

KQED newscast for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM

KQED newscast for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM

KQED newscast for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM

KQED newscast for Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM

If Texas Republicans go through with their plan to redraw the state's congressional districts to give Republicans five more U.S. House seats, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, says he'll push through new districts in his state that benefit Democrats. We discuss the growing redistricting arms race and why, at least for California, it's not that simple.This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro, and KQED's Guy Marzorati.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

More universities are beginning to engage with the Trump administration on settlements and other agreements. Liam Knox of Bloomberg News joins to discuss how the White House’s pressure campaign is building. The data centers used to power AI are using up a lot of electricity. Peter Whoriskey at the Washington Post explains what that means for your bills. Journalists in California have unveiled a massive database documenting police use of force and misconduct, using previously unreleased documents. Sukey Lewis at KQED has the details. Plus, Rwanda reached a deal to take migrants from the U.S., why the Titan submersible imploded, and the surprising movie farmers are using to scare away predators. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.