Tag Archives: Wired

The Race to Block OpenAI’s Scraping Bots Is Slowing Down

OpenAI’s spree of licensing agreements is paying off already—at least in terms of getting publishers to lower their guard.

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This Homemade AI Drone Software Finds People When Search and Rescue Teams Can’t

British Mountain Rescue workers have developed an automated drone system that can scour a landscape far quicker and more thoroughly than human eyes.

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Bose Reinvented Itself Just in Time. Now Comes the Tricky Part

The audio brand might be ticking close to retirement age, but the innovators behind this private company have plenty more tricks up their sleeves, says CEO Lila Snyder.

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Hurricane Helene Destroyed Roads. Here’s How to Rebuild—and Flood-Proof Them for Next Time

As it becomes clear that climate change devastation can hit anywhere, engineers are considering how best to protect vital thoroughfares from intense storms.

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Waymo’s New Agreement With Hyundai Raises Questions About China

Robotaxi firm Waymo will build its self-driving tech into the Ioniq 5. But what about its relationship with Chinese automaker Zeekr?

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Meta Can’t Use Sexual Orientation to Target Ads in the EU, Court Rules

Privacy activist Max Schrems has won another legal fight against Meta, this time limiting how the company can use off-platform activity—and public statements—to target ads.

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Europe Votes to Slap China-Made EVs With Tariffs—but Tesla Gets Off Easy

Despite opposition from Germany, the European Union will start imposing tariffs as high as 45 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Elon Musk’s marque takes the smallest hit.

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AI’s Big Gift to Society Is … Pithy Summaries?

Companies keep rolling out AI features that boil down various kinds of text. They’re making us dumber.

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Meta’s Movie Gen Makes Convincing AI Video Clips

The next frontier in generative AI is video—and with Movie Gen, Meta has now staked its claim.

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The Meteoric Rise of Temu and Pinduoduo—and What Might Finally Slow Them Down

The retail apps have exploded in China and internationally thanks to bargain-basement pricing. But a potential import crackdown from the US and other countries could slow the momentum.

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