Tag Archives: Wired

San Francisco’s Killer Police Robots Threaten the City’s Most Vulnerable

Law enforcement says that in some scenarios a lethal robot is the only way to protect public safety. Experts say the policy will harm communities of color.

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How to Make the Most of In-Person Conferences

Now that live events are starting up again, here are some tips on how to get back out there, while staying safe and sane.

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Electric Vehicles Cut US Gas Consumption by a Measly 0.54%

A new report shows that national gasoline usage barely changed in 2021, despite increasing EV adoption.

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Apple Won’t Let Staff Work Remotely to Escape Texas Abortion Limits

In “listening sessions,” Texas managers said employees fearful of the state’s abortion restrictions couldn’t work from home or transfer to another office.

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Layoffs Have Gutted Twitter’s Child Safety Team

Just one person remains to enforce the company’s ban on child sexual abuse across Japan and the Asia Pacific region.

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The US Congress Is Starting to Question This Whole Crypto Thing

Think Washington lawmakers have what it takes to tackle the volatile world of cryptocurrencies? Neither do they.

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Crypto Contagion Is Spreading, Fast

The collapse of FTX has set off a chain reaction that threatens to topple one of crypto’s oldest and most well-respected institutions.

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They Wanted a Baby, Then Twitter Fired Them

From IVF treatments to parental leave, Twitter staff laid off without notice have had their lives upended.

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I Lost $17,000 in Crypto. Here’s How to Avoid My Mistake

I’m not the first person to suffer this fate, but hopefully I can be the last.

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Elon Musk’s Twitter Risks Big Fines From US Regulators

The company’s past failings place its security under scrutiny by the Federal Trade Commission until 2042. Any new mishaps could lead to heavy penalties.

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