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Fidji Simo

As OpenAI expands in every direction, the new CEO of Applications is on a mission to make ChatGPT indispensable and lucrative.

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A Trump administration pilot program aims for three nuclear startups to reach a key milestone by July 4, 2026. Valar Atomics says it’s the first to do so—but it had some help.

Inside a Wild Bitcoin Heist FiveStar Hotels CashStuffed Envelopes and Vanishing Funds
Inside a Wild Bitcoin Heist FiveStar Hotels CashStuffed Envelopes and Vanishing Funds

Sophisticated crypto scams are on the rise. But few of them go to the lengths one bitcoin mining executive experienced earlier this year.

The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived

A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.

Young People Are Tripping on Benadryl—and Its Always a Bad Time
Young People Are Tripping on Benadryl—and Its Always a Bad Time

Deliriants like Benadryl can bring on terrifying hallucinations in high doses. Some Gen Z-ers are taking at least a dozen pills at a time—and challenging others to do the same.

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Chinese Beverage Chains Spread Across the US Challenging Starbucks' Dominance

Luckin Coffee, Chagee, and other Chinese brands are targeting US consumers with Instagram-worthy drinks sold through sleek mobile apps.

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Fidji Simo

As OpenAI expands in every direction, the new CEO of Applications is on a mission to make ChatGPT indispensable and lucrative.

Alex Karp Goes to War
The Big Interview

Alex Karp Goes to War

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AI of a Thousand Faces

What happens now that AI is everywhere and in everything? WIRED can’t tell the future, but we can try to make sense of it. Behold: 17 readings from the furthest reaches of the AI age.

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Are We Healthy Yet?

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Is Paul Le Roux Satoshi Journalism Obsession

Originally published July 2019: The search for Satoshi Nakamoto has led down many rabbit holes. I went down another: the case of global criminal mastermind Paul LeRoux.

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How to Automate Your Holiday Party

I’m testing smart home gear and high-tech party gadgets at every holiday party I host and attend. Here’s how to automate the little things so you can actually enjoy the seasonal vibes this year.

Is a Robot Vacuum Worth It
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Is a Robot Vacuum Worth It?