Tag Archives: Wired

Sam Bankman-Fried’s House of Cards Is Falling Down

The founder of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX was arrested the day before his scheduled hearing in the US Congress.

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A Tale of Two Nuclear Plants Reveals Europe’s Energy Divide

An upgraded power plant in Slovakia has angered neighboring Austria and fueled the debate over nuclear power and  independence from Russian gas.

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A Fight Over Automation Plans at US Hydroelectric Dams

The US government says replacing staff with automation and remote monitoring saves taxpayers money. Some workers fear accidents and cyberattacks.

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These Algorithms Are Hunting for an EV Battery Mother Lode

AI trained on reams of geological data can indicate where to dig in search of metals crucial to electric cars and other green technology.

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Why Are People in the US Becoming Radicalized?

A confluence of factors is leading people in the nation to gravitate toward extremist views.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Is Making Meta Look Smart

A scathing decision from Facebook’s Oversight Board shows a better way to work through platform rules in public than via a billionaire’s late night tweets.

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The Holiday Travel Blob Has Begun

Remote and hybrid work has reshaped the typical seasonal rush. Airlines and hotels see dollar signs.

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San Francisco Just Reversed Its Killer Robot Plan

The city’s board of supervisors has rolled back a controversial decision to let robots use lethal force without human intervention. But the fight is far from over.

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A Row Erupts Over Texas’ Bold Bitcoin Battery Plan

Bitcoin miners say they can help stabilize a shaky power grid and prevent blackouts. Experts say it will make the problem worse.

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Airbnb Is Running Riot in Small-Town America

The company sent cities scrambling to clamp down on short-term rentals. Now resort towns are feeling the pinch.

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