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Molly White Tracks Crypto Scams. It’s Going Just Great
311
The software engineer’s cautionary Web3 blog pours cold water on cryptocurrency’s dumpster fires. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Jun 01, 2023 |
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For Some Autistic People, ChatGPT Is a Lifeline
521
The chatbot can help rehearse communication skills and for some provides a resource to turn to when life is tough. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 31, 2023 |
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How to Make Meetings Shorter (for Real)
374
Time is money. Reclaim your precious minutes with these strategies for in-person and virtual meetings. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 30, 2023 |
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Internal Report Suggests Security Lapses at Hacked Crypto Exchange Bitfinex
450
A security review describes how attackers exploited mistakes to steal millions of dollars worth of bitcoin. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 29, 2023 |
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Humanoid Robots Are Coming of Age
321
A few years ago, humanoid robots were clumsy and awkward. Now several startups claim to have models almost ready to go to work in warehouses and factories. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 26, 2023 |
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How NASA Plans to Melt the Moon—and Build on Mars
677
Scientists are testing ways to construct buildings on Mars and the moon without hauling materials from Earth. One possible solution: 3D printed melted regolith. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 25, 2023 |
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Massive Sails Power Ships Like Never Before
465
Global trade relies on ships powered by dirty fuel. To meet climate deadlines, some are proposing a return to wind power. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 24, 2023 |
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Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino Is Teetering on the Glass Cliff
431
Elon Musk’s appointment repeats a pattern in which companies led into crisis by men suddenly appoint women leaders. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 23, 2023 |
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ChatGPT Now Has an iPhone App
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Six months after OpenAI’s silver-tongued chatbot launched on the web and set off an AI arms race, you can put it in your pocket. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 22, 2023 |
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The True Cost of a Free TV
308
Telly TV tracks you and bombards you with ads on a dedicated second screen. It could help normalize smartphone-style surveillance in your living room. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 19, 2023 |
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The Post Office Is Spying on the Mail. Senators Want to Stop It
460
The USPS carries out warrantless surveillance on thousands of parcels every year. Lawmakers are working to end it—right now. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 18, 2023 |
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The Pandemic Isn't Over. Here's How to Stay Safe
473
Even though the CDC and WHO are downgrading Covid-19, it's still killing people. Here's what you should know heading into this new phase. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 17, 2023 |
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More Penguins Than Europeans Can Use Google Bard
454
Nobody in the EU can access Google’s Bard chatbot. But the 50,000 penguins who live on a dormant volcano in the South Atlantic can sign up right now. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 16, 2023 |
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Should You Get Paid for Teaching a Chatbot to Do Your Job?
550
Data from top-performing employees can create AI helpers that boost everyone’s productivity—but also create new concerns over fair pay. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 15, 2023 |
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The Boring Future of Generative AI
336
ChatGPT’s chaotic streak can be charming. Google’s new chat-style search shows text-generation technology is headed in a much tamer direction. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 12, 2023 |
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Twitter’s Purge of Old Accounts Will Be Pure Chaos
389
Elon Musk’s plan to reclaim accounts—including those of dead celebrities or failed brands—could start a free-for-all with dangerous and upsetting consequences. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 11, 2023 |
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The Far North Is Burning—and Turning Up the Heat on the Planet
393
Wildfires and human meddling are transforming the Arctic and its surroundings from a carbon sink into a carbon emitter, exacerbating the climate crisis. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 10, 2023 |
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Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can Help
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A few simple tools can help filter out most Twitter Blue users (but still see the ones you like). Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 09, 2023 |
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Yet Another Problem With Recycling: It Spews Microplastics
467
Recycling was already a mess. Now a study finds that one facility may emit 3 million pounds of microplastics a year. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 08, 2023 |
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Joe Biden Wants Hackers’ Help to Keep AI Chatbots In Check
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The White House will support an event at the Defcon security conference this summer that challenges experts to uncover flaws in generative AI systems. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 05, 2023 |
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Twitter Rival Bluesky Has a Nudes Problem
380
In its chaotic early days, the platform’s algorithm shared naked pictures in its What’s Hot feed. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 04, 2023 |
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NSA Cybersecurity Director Says ‘Buckle Up’ for Generative AI
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The security issues raised by ChatGPT and similar tech are just beginning to emerge, but Rob Joyce says it's time to prepare for what comes next. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 03, 2023 |
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How ChatGPT and Other LLMs Work and Where They Could Go Next
403
Large language models like AI chatbots seem to be everywhere. If you understand them better, you can use them better. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 02, 2023 |
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An SEC Dissenter Says the Regulator Must Ease Off Crypto
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a hard line on digital assets. One of its own commissioners says it’s going too far. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
May 01, 2023 |
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6 Tips for Using ChatGPT to Brainstorm Better
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Artificial intelligence can be a font of inspiration. Here’s how to use OpenAI’s AI chatbot the next time you’re spitballing ideas. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Apr 28, 2023 |
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A Fatal Bear Attack Fuels a Fight Over Rewilding
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The death of a jogger in northern Italy has turned the reintroduction of bears into a fraught political issue. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Apr 27, 2023 |
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The Internet That Tucker Carlson Built
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The former Fox News host didn’t just fuel far-right politics in the US. His rants have fed conspiracy theorists and extremists all over the world. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Apr 26, 2023 |
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Hacker Group Names Are Now Absurdly Out of Control
583
Pumpkin Sandstorm. Spandex Tempest. Charming Kitten. Is this really how we want to name the hackers wreaking havoc worldwide? Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Apr 25, 2023 |
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The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase
330
The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Apr 24, 2023 |
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SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During First Orbital Test Flight
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After achieving liftoff, the Starship vehicle failed to separate from its Super Heavy booster rocket. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Apr 21, 2023 |
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Some Glimpse AGI in ChatGPT. Others Call It a Mirage
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A new generation of AI algorithms can feel like they’re reaching artificial general intelligence—but it’s not clear how to measure that. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Apr 20, 2023 |
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Covid Exposure Apps Are Headed for a Mass Extinction Event
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The US government will pull the plug on the servers powering the nation’s Covid notifications on May 11. States aren’t rushing to boot up replacements. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Apr 19, 2023 |
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Montana’s Looming TikTok Ban Is a Dangerous Tipping Point
370
The state is poised to be the first in the US to block downloads of the popular app, which could ignite a precarious chain reaction for digital rights. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Apr 18, 2023 |
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The US Wants to Close an ‘SUV Loophole’ That Supersized Cars
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A new proposal from the EPA would make it less attractive for automakers to build big vehicles. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. |
Apr 17, 2023 |
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What the End of HBO Max—and the Rise of ‘Max’—Means for Streaming
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After a year of promises, a confusing rollout of the streaming supergiant shows where we are today. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. |
Apr 14, 2023 |
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A European Space Probe Sets Its Sights on the Jupiter System
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The Juice spacecraft will zoom in on the moon Ganymede, which might have a habitable ocean deep underground. Read the article here. |
Apr 13, 2023 |
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The Race to Decarbonize America Needs More Workers
526
The US already has all the technology needed to rapidly bring down carbon emissions. The trouble is finding enough people to install it all. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Read the article here. |
Apr 12, 2023 |
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Lyft’s Vibe Shift Signals the End of the Gig Economy Dream
423
The company's founders promised good vibes and greener cities. Now they’re stepping down, and the new CEO is focused on saving the business. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Read the article here. |
Apr 11, 2023 |
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America’s Tornadoes Are Evolving, Fast
356
Scientists are hesitant to blame climate change, but varying weather conditions are causing new and troubling tornado patterns. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. |
Apr 10, 2023 |
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AI Video Generators Are Nearing a Crucial Tipping Point
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Video memes made with algorithms are suddenly everywhere. Their sudden proliferation may herald an imminent explosion in the technology's capability. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Read the article here. |
Apr 07, 2023 |
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Palantir’s Plan to Decipher the Mysteries of Long Covid
197
The tech giant is helping researchers and clinicians decipher vast amounts of data generated by people with persistent symptoms. |
Apr 06, 2023 |
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A Toxic Time Bomb Is Ticking in the Arctic
482
Thousands of contaminated sites are sitting on permafrost that'll soon thaw, a looming disaster that could spread beyond the region. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. |
Apr 05, 2023 |
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Trump’s Indictment Marks a Historic Reckoning
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A Manhattan grand jury has issued the first-ever indictment of a former US president. Buckle up for whatever happens next. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. |
Apr 04, 2023 |
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Your Next Landlord Could Be 100 Random People
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Startups are buying properties and wooing first-time real estate investors to buy shares. The model could have real repercussions for renters. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. |
Apr 03, 2023 |
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Russia Is Waging War on Ukraine’s Hospitals
225
Missiles, mines, and supply shortages are testing the resilience of Ukraine’s medical staff, but they won’t back down. |
Mar 31, 2023 |
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The Trans-American Race to Build Chargers for Electric Trucks
428
Startups and investors are rushing to build networks of charging stations. But it’s still unclear when—or if—battery-powered big rigs will rule the roads. |
Mar 30, 2023 |
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What Time Is It on the Moon?
454
Lunar astronauts will need to synchronize their watches on future missions. But on a rock that rotates much slower than Earth, time gets weird fast. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. |
Mar 29, 2023 |
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Crypto Was Afraid to Show Its Face at SXSW 2023
355
Any mention of crypto was deliberately veiled at this year’s festival. And that strategy might catch on. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. |
Mar 28, 2023 |
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The Fight to Expose Corporations’ Real Impact on the Climate
476
Most carbon emissions caused by businesses are hidden from sight. US and California regulators are pushing to require companies to fully disclose them. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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TikTok Paid for Influencers to Attend the Pro-TikTok Rally in DC
539
The embattled social media company brought out the checkbook to ensure at least 30 of its biggest assets—creators—were in DC to help fend off critics. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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The TikTok CEO’s Face-Off With Congress Is Doomed
458
On Thursday, Shou Zi Chew will meet a rare united front in the US Congress against the Chinese-owned social media app that has lawmakers in a tizzy. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Is Crypto a Security? A US Judge Is About to Decide
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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s case against Ripple over the XRP token will establish a critical precedent. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe
534
Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first, researchers recreated one on a supercomputer to learn how they form. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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In Bulgaria, Russian Trolls Are Winning the Information War
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Pro-Russia groups are gaming Facebook’s review process, and moderators are stuck in the middle. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Musicians, Machines, and the AI-Powered Future of Sound
444
Fears that computers could replace composers are real. But some music-makers are finding ways to harness generative AI creatively. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Cars That Watch Their Drivers Could Reteach the World to Drive
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Automakers are adding cameras and algorithms that monitor and nudge drivers to improve safety and ensure people supervise automated driving aids. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Deals a Blow to Europe’s Startups
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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The Case for Regulating Platform Design
378
Focusing on Section 230 protection for user-generated content is detracting from the real threat: apps’ negligent design choices. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Get Ready to Meet the ChatGPT Clones
451
The technology behind OpenAI’s viral chatbot is set to become widely replicated, unleashing a tidal wave of bots. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Amazon’s HQ2 Aimed to Show Tech Can Boost Cities. Now It’s on Pause
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Arlington, Virginia, won a US-wide contest to host Amazon’s second headquarters. More than half of the giant project is now indefinitely delayed. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Immersive Video Games Are Coming to a Theater Near You
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The founder of Tough Mudder’s next venture is the Interactive Gamebox, affectionately called "a theme park in a box." Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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China’s ChatGPT Black Market Is Thriving
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A booming illicit market for OpenAI’s chatbot shows the huge potential, and risks, for Chinese generative AI. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Startups Want to Cash In on the US Student Debt Crisis
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Companies like SoFi and Chipper offer to help people manage their college loans. But they’re not likely to fix the flawed economics of education. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Welcome to the Museum of the Future AI Apocalypse
473
The new Misalignment Museum in San Francisco is a memorial to an imagined future in which artificial general intelligence kills most of humanity. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Help, My Therapist Is Also an Influencer!
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Counselors have moved from beside the chaise lounge and into users’ TikTok feeds, fueling debates about client privacy and the mental health profession. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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The Mountain Village in the Path of India’s Electric Dreams
638
The country has discovered enough lithium to electrify every vehicle on its roads, but the massive deposit has tensions running high. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Face Recognition Software Led to His Arrest. It Was Dead Wrong
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Alonzo Sawyer’s misidentification by algorithm made him a suspect for a crime police now say was committed by someone else—feeding debate over regulation. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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The Amazonification of Buying a New Car
635
Tesla pioneered selling vehicles online. Electric cars, the pandemic, and changing consumer behavior are now causing other automakers to embrace the shift. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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The Original Dive Watch Gets a 3-Hour Makeover
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Rolex didn’t set the blueprint for analog dive watches, Blancpain did. To mark its 70th anniversary, the brand has dropped a new Tech model. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Batteries Are Ukraine’s Secret Weapon Against Russia
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With Russia regularly knocking out Ukraine’s power grid, the country has turned to high-capacity batteries to keep it connected to the world—and itself. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Conspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute CityConspiracy Theorists Are Coming for the 15-Minute City
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A movement to promote neighborhoods with amenities within walking distance has enraged far-right activists, climate deniers, and extremists. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Workers Are Dying in the EV Industry’s ‘Tainted’ City
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In Indonesia, sickness and pollution plague a sprawling factory complex that supplies the world with crucial battery materials. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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Heat Pumps Sell Like Hotcakes on America’s Oil-Rich Frontier
457
In Alaska, people are flocking to buy electric appliances instead of fuel-guzzling furnaces, as oil prices soar and temperatures plummet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Chatbots Got Big—and Their Ethical Red Flags Got Bigger
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Researchers have spent years warning that text-generation algorithms can spew bias and falsehoods. But tech giants are rushing them into products anyway. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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The Bird Flu Outbreak Has Taken an Ominous Turn
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The avian flu has killed millions of chickens, decimated wild birds—and moved into mammals. Now the poultry industry needs new measures to stop its spread.
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Feb 17, 2023 |
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The Ohio Train Derailment Created a Perfect TikTok Storm
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The social media platform helped push the story into the mainstream while also fueling misinformation and conspiracy theories.
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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The More You Look for Spy Balloons, the More UFOs You’ll Find
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No, there’s not a sudden influx of unidentified objects in the skies above the US—but the government is definitely paying closer attention. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Pig Butchering Scams Are Evolving Fast
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Investment schemes are ensnaring victims with increasingly compelling narratives and believable tech. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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The FBI’s Most Controversial Surveillance Tool Is Under Threat
662
An existential fight over the US government’s ability to spy on its own citizens is brewing in Congress. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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This Fake Skin Fools Mosquitoes—to Fight the Diseases They Spread
558
Research on new repellents and the viruses these insects carry relies on lab animals and human volunteers. But what if there was a better option? Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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A Crucial Group of Covid Drugs Has Stopped Working
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Monoclonal antibodies were a key tool in the early pandemic response, but are now ineffective against new variants — putting immunocompromised patients at risk. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Microsoft Taps ChatGPT to Boost Bing—and Beat Google
335
Bing, the second-ranked search engine, is getting a new chatbot interface that attempts to synthesize information from sites across the web.
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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The Taliban Can’t Stop TikTok
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Despite an economic crisis, political chaos, and the regime’s ban, TikTok influencers are still thriving in Afghanistan. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Boeing’s 747 Should Have Been Retired Years Ago
441
The last Boeing 747 was delivered in January, but it has been obsolete for decades. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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The Case for Outsourcing Morality to AI
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Human judgment, which is notoriously fallible. As AI infiltrates more aspects of society, maybe some “responsibility gaps” are a good thing. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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The Last Drug That Can Fight Gonorrhea Is Starting to Falter
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Data gaps, funding cuts, and shyness about sex let gonorrhea gain drug-resistance. There are no new treatments yet. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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ChatGPT Is Making Universities Rethink Plagiarism
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Students and professors can’t decide whether ChatGPT, the AI chatbot, is a research tool—or a cheating engine. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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The Case of the Incredibly Long-Lived Mouse Cells
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Scientists kept the rodents’ immune T cells active four times longer than mice can live—with huge implications for cancer, vaccination, and aging research. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Big Tech Is Really Bad at Firing People
419
Workers from Google, Meta, and Twitter reveal the brutal ways they got dumped. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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ChatGPT Is Coming for Classrooms. Don't Panic
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The AI chatbot has stoked fears of an educational apocalypse. Some teachers see it as the reboot education sorely needs. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Airlines and Cattle Farmers Have Beef With Google’s Climate Math
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Google estimates the emissions impacts of things like flights and certain recipes. Businesses with sales at stake are pushing back. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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China Is the World’s Biggest Face Recognition Dealer
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Experts fear sales of the technology also export authoritarian ideas about biometric surveillance. The second largest exporter is the US. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Easily Distracted? You Need to Think Like a Medieval Monk
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Focusing wasn’t much easier in the time before electricity or on-demand TV. In fact, you probably have a lot in common with these super-distracted monks. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Big Tech Is Playing it Safe on Iran. Workers Are Taking Charge
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Google and other giants have offered muted support for Iran compared to their Ukraine response. Employees are starting anti-censorship projects of their own. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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A Damning US Report Lays Bare Amazon’s Worker Injury Crisis
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Federal investigators found that conditions in three of the company’s facilities risk “serious physical harm” to workers. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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It’s Getting Too Hot to Make Snow
454
Some ski resorts rely on machines to keep powder on the slopes. But snow guns guzzle water, are energy-intensive, and need cool temperatures to operate. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Big Tech’s Layoffs Highlight How the US Fails Immigrant Workers
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Decades-old visa rules mean that job cuts disadvantage workers, companies, and perhaps the whole country. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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Algorithms Allegedly Penalized Black Renters. The US Government Is Watching
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The Department of Justice warned a provider of tenant-screening software that its technology must comply with fair housing law. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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How Airports Catch Illicit Radioactive Cargo
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Hidden screening devices are used to track the movement of dangerous materials—and recently caught a shipment of uranium at London’s Heathrow Airport. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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People Love Electric Vehicles! Now Comes the Hard Part
589
EV sales are booming. But to keep the momentum going and make a dent in carbon emissions, the US will have to build a vast new charging infrastructure. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com.
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Jan 13, 2023 |