https://www.voanews.com Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.voanews.com/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.voanews.com en 2026 - VOA 60 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:54:49 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA Methane leaking from fossil fuel production is among the top contributors to climate change. Now a leading environmental scientist is hoping to provide more accurate and consistent findings of methane emissions with the launch of a technologically advanced satellite. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more. Arash Arabasadi contributed to this report. Camera: Adam Greenbaum https://www.voanews.com/a/methane-measuring-satellite-could-help-slow-global-warming/7586182.html https://www.voanews.com/a/methane-measuring-satellite-could-help-slow-global-warming/7586182.html Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:14:55 -0400 Science & Healthwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) The U.S. military says large groups of drones and ground robots can be managed by just one person without added stress to the operator. As VOA’s Julie Taboh reports, the technologies may be beneficial for civilian uses, too. VOA footage by Adam Greenbaum. https://www.voanews.com/a/swarms-of-drones-can-be-managed-by-a-single-person/7567634.html https://www.voanews.com/a/swarms-of-drones-can-be-managed-by-a-single-person/7567634.html Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:26:14 -0400 Technologywebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) washington — In recent weeks, the United States, Britain and the European Union have issued the strictest regulations yet on the use and development of artificial intelligence, setting a precedent for other countries. This month, the United States and the U.K. signed a memorandum of understanding allowing for the two countries to partner in the development of tests for the most advanced artificial intelligence models, following through on commitments made at the AI Safety Summit last... https://www.voanews.com/a/us-europe-issue-strictest-rules-yet-on-ai-/7558923.html https://www.voanews.com/a/us-europe-issue-strictest-rules-yet-on-ai-/7558923.html Sat, 06 Apr 2024 03:08:41 -0400 Europewebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) WASHINGTON — Artificial Intelligence for good is the subject of a new exhibit at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, showing how Swedish companies and organizations are using AI for a more open society, a healthier world, and a greener planet. Ambassador Urban Ahlin told an embassy reception that Sweden’s broad collaboration across industry, academia and government makes it a leader in applying AI in public-interest areas, such as clean tech, social sciences, medical research, and greener... https://www.voanews.com/a/7548912.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7548912.html Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:01:29 -0400 Technologywebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) Writing by hand is something humans have done for millennia. Since prehistoric times, people have used every tool imaginable to etch onto stone, carve into clay, and ink parchment and paper to convey information, conduct business, and create personal correspondence. But as computers took over the job and the type-written word became the norm, something was lost in the process; namely, the charm and personal nature of a hand-crafted note or letter. Hand-writing robots Now, like many things... https://www.voanews.com/a/robots-writing-letters-for-humans-/7543430.html https://www.voanews.com/a/robots-writing-letters-for-humans-/7543430.html Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:08:17 -0400 Technologywebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) Once used mainly by law enforcement, ordinary citizens now have access to smaller, cheaper versions of body cameras to help them feel safe in dangerous situations. Julie Taboh shows us how in this week’s episode of LogOn.  https://www.voanews.com/a/logon-miniature-body-cameras-designed-to-combat-crime-/7524072.html https://www.voanews.com/a/logon-miniature-body-cameras-designed-to-combat-crime-/7524072.html Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:31:00 -0400 Technologywebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) Health care professionals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to better diagnose and treat serious medical conditions. However, with the use of artificial intelligence in medicine growing, there are concerns among medical ethicists about how emerging technologies should be deployed https://www.voanews.com/a/artificial-intelligence-is-being-used-to-help-save-lives/7496095.html https://www.voanews.com/a/artificial-intelligence-is-being-used-to-help-save-lives/7496095.html Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:23:06 -0500 Technologywebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) Groundbreaking artificial intelligence-assisted technology can help people with voice disorders speak in their natural voice, giving millions a chance to have clearer conversations. VOA’s Julie Taboh reports. Camera: Tina Trinh https://www.voanews.com/a/ai-helps-people-with-voice-disorders-speak-clearly-and-naturally-/7459061.html https://www.voanews.com/a/ai-helps-people-with-voice-disorders-speak-clearly-and-naturally-/7459061.html Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:31:43 -0500 Science & Healthwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) https://www.voanews.com/a/restoring-obstetric-fistulas-web-mp4/7433964.html https://www.voanews.com/a/restoring-obstetric-fistulas-web-mp4/7433964.html Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:31:47 -0500 Science & Healthwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) The Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, is back in Las Vegas [January 9 – 12] with more than 3,500 companies from around the globe showcasing the latest developments in artificial intelligence, health care, transportation and much more. VOA’s Julie Taboh gives us a preview. Video edit: Adam Greenbaum. Tina Trinh contributed to this report https://www.voanews.com/a/ces-2024-consumer-electronics-show-highlighting-tech-artificial-intelligence/7427872.html https://www.voanews.com/a/ces-2024-consumer-electronics-show-highlighting-tech-artificial-intelligence/7427872.html Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:51:06 -0500 Technologywebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) Developers at the University of Maryland are using a holographic camera to capture people’s movements in three dimensions for what could be high-impact training, education and entertainment. It is technology with the power to transform how we learn and entertain ourselves. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more. VOA footage by Adam Greenbaum. https://www.voanews.com/a/virtual-reality-holograms-could-transform-learning-arts/7380170.html https://www.voanews.com/a/virtual-reality-holograms-could-transform-learning-arts/7380170.html Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:21:01 -0500 Technologywebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) President Joe Biden recently signed a sweeping executive order to promote the safe, secure and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence. VOA’s Julie Taboh reports on reactions by Washington-area AI experts. https://www.voanews.com/a/ai-experts-weigh-in-on-biden-s-executive-order-/7343372.html https://www.voanews.com/a/ai-experts-weigh-in-on-biden-s-executive-order-/7343372.html Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:18:34 -0500 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) We’re delving into artificial intelligence, it’s the ability of machines to emulate human intelligence in carrying out tasks and problem solving. This week on The Inside Story, A.I. Risks and Rewards https://www.voanews.com/a/7289143.html https://www.voanews.com/a/7289143.html Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:56:01 -0400 The Inside Storywebdesk@voanews.com (Matt Dibble, Tina Trinh, Deana Mitchell, Julie Taboh, Genia Dulot, Maxim Moskalkov) More than 150 failed products from around the world are on display at a new museum in Washington, D.C. But despite their premature demise, many paved the way for better, more successful innovations. VOA's Julie Taboh has more. Videographer and video editor: Adam Greenbaum https://www.voanews.com/a/new-museum-commemorates-failed-products/7280307.html https://www.voanews.com/a/new-museum-commemorates-failed-products/7280307.html Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:22:31 -0400 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) Rockville, Maryland — September 16 marks one year since Mahsa Amini died in the custody of Iran’s “morality” police. The 22-year-old Kurd was detained for allegedly violating the country’s Islamic dress code requiring that she cover her hair. Amini’s death sparked months of nationwide protests. Last November, Iranian officials acknowledged that more than 300 people died in those demonstrations. But human rights organizations say the death toll was much higher. The Norway-based Iran Human... https://www.voanews.com/a/artist-pays-tribute-to-iranian-women-protesters-/7251240.html https://www.voanews.com/a/artist-pays-tribute-to-iranian-women-protesters-/7251240.html Sat, 02 Sep 2023 02:56:38 -0400 Iranwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) An art exhibition in Rockville, Maryland, pays tribute to women in Iran who have been killed for speaking out against injustice. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more. https://www.voanews.com/a/artist-pays-tribute-to-iranian-women-killed-fighting-injustice/7250546.html https://www.voanews.com/a/artist-pays-tribute-to-iranian-women-killed-fighting-injustice/7250546.html Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:22:38 -0400 Iranwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) With warming ocean waters threatening much of the world’s coral reefs, some ecologists are using simple technology to help restore them. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more. https://www.voanews.com/a/restoring-coral-reefs-to-help-save-the-planet-/7231134.html https://www.voanews.com/a/restoring-coral-reefs-to-help-save-the-planet-/7231134.html Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:25:54 -0400 Science & Healthwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) The blockbuster movie “Oppenheimer” focuses on the work of American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in the development of the atomic bomb. To prepare for the film, director Christopher Nolan reportedly did some heavy research into quantum physics, a study whose revolutionary benefits expanded into many fields after World War II, researchers say. Quantum physics “is the study of matter and energy at the most fundamental level,” as described in an article on the California... https://www.voanews.com/a/how-can-quantum-science-help-society-/7212450.html https://www.voanews.com/a/how-can-quantum-science-help-society-/7212450.html Sun, 06 Aug 2023 02:53:58 -0400 Science & Healthwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) Seven leading tech companies recently agreed to abide by a request from President Joe Biden to develop their artificial intelligence technologies in a safe and transparent way. But are their promises realistic? VOA’s Julie Taboh reports. https://www.voanews.com/a/leading-tech-companies-pledge-to-develop-ai-safeguards-set-by-white-house-/7202462.html https://www.voanews.com/a/leading-tech-companies-pledge-to-develop-ai-safeguards-set-by-white-house-/7202462.html Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:08:31 -0400 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is exploring ways artificial intelligence can help detect illegal shipments of the synthetic opioid fentanyl. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more. VOA footage by Adam Greenbaum https://www.voanews.com/a/logon-could-artificial-intelligence-help-solve-fentanyl-crisis-/7195361.html https://www.voanews.com/a/logon-could-artificial-intelligence-help-solve-fentanyl-crisis-/7195361.html Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:01:48 -0400 USAwebdesk@voanews.com (Julie Taboh)