Tag Archives: Wired

Frances Haugen Says We Need a ‘Free Mark’ Movement

The Facebook whistleblower says laws to fix social media will come—but she warns of emerging threats posed by virtual reality and AI.

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Is a Parking-Free Future Possible?

Henry Grabar, author of Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World, talks about the blunders of urban planners and how better cities depend a whole lot on a smarter approach to parking.

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His Drivers Unionized—Then Amazon Tried to Terminate His Contract

The ecommerce giant’s “delivery service partners” are under constant pressure to perform, but say they have little freedom to manage their own businesses.

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UFO Whistleblower, Meet a Conspiracy-Loving Congress

Fresh claims from a former US intelligence officer about an “intact” alien craft may get traction on Capitol Hill, where some lawmakers want to believe.

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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Is Betting Everything on AI

The CEO can’t imagine life without artificial intelligence—even if it’s the last thing invented by humankind.

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Tesla’s Supercharger Strategy Starts a Winning Streak

Deals to let GM and Ford EV owners use Tesla charging points show the EV maker turning its giant Supercharger network into a competitive advantage.

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Apple’s VisionOS Makes a Bold Leap in Computer Interface

We’ve come a long way from the command line. Now we’re being asked to take the next step in human-computer interaction, whether we’re ready or not.

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To Make a Greener Building, Start With an Old One

Corporations love to show off new constructions with fancy eco features. For truly green architecture, it’s best to build on structures already in place.

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The Strangely Believable Tale of a Mythical Rogue Drone

A widely shared story highlights the need for greater transparency in the development and engineering of AI systems.

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Deepmind’s AI Is Learning About the Art of Coding

AlphaDev has made small but significant improvements to decades-old C++ algorithms. Its builders say that’s just the start.

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