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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 9 MIN

When Technology Gets Too Smart For Its Own Good

from Good Morning Wake County - Your Daily Dose of Good News · host Steve Rhode - Local Good News Podcast Host

When the same Raleigh rideshare trip costs $14 on one app and $84 on another, you know something's broken. Steve explores how algorithmic pricing is turning getting home into a high-stakes gamble, then discovers a local Wake County startup using AI to actually make government services work better for residents. From surge pricing mysteries to multilingual government support, these overlooked stories reveal what happens when technology gets too smart—and when it gets smart in the right direction.Sign up for show alerts at https://TapYourNews.com to never miss stories that are actually worth your time.

When the same Raleigh rideshare trip costs $14 on one app and $84 on another, you know something's broken. Steve explores how algorithmic pricing is turning getting home into a high-stakes gamble, then discovers a local Wake County startup using AI to actually make government services work better for residents. From surge pricing mysteries to multilingual government support, these overlooked stories reveal what happens when technology gets too smart—and when it gets smart in the right direction.Sign up for show alerts at https://TapYourNews.com to never miss stories that are actually worth your time.

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When the same Raleigh rideshare trip costs $14 on one app and $84 on another, you know something's broken. Steve explores how algorithmic pricing is turning getting home into a high-stakes gamble, then discovers a local Wake County startup using AI...

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