The Government Shutdown Is a Ticking Cybersecurity Time Bomb
Many critical systems are still being maintained, and the cloud provides some security cover. But experts say that any lapses in protections like patching and monitoring could expose government systems.
The FTC Is Disappearing Blog Posts About AI Published During Lina Khan’s Tenure
The Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts in recent months about open source and potential risks to consumers from the rapid spread of commercial AI tools.
Is a Robot Vacuum Worth It?
It’s not for everyone, but sometimes my robot vacuum is my only friend.
The Physics of the Northern Lights
Solar winds at a million miles an hour and freaky magnetic turbulence are sparking some of the best light shows in centuries.
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.
Inside the Messy, Accidental Kryptos Reveal
After 35 years, the secretive CIA sculpture finally gave up its mystery, thanks to a novelist, a playwright, and some misplaced documents. But the chase to decode continues.
How Do Metal Detectors Work?
What sneaky invisible forces enable these instruments to locate buried treasure?
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Amazon’s House of David Used Over 350 AI Shots in Season 2. Its Creator Isn’t Sorry
The show, which follows David’s ascent to King of Israel, used four times as much AI this season, including for many of its battle scenes.
Ex-L3Harris Cyber Boss Pleads Guilty to Selling Trade Secrets to Russian Firm
Peter Williams, a former executive of Trenchant, L3Harris’ cyber division, has pleaded guilty to two counts of stealing trade secrets and selling them to an unnamed Russian software broker.
4 Clever Tricks That Make It Worth Switching to Proton Mail
Proton Mail is an appealing alternative to Gmail, Outlook, and Apple Mail. It also comes with advanced privacy and productivity features, including a way to manage newsletter overload.
