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    Technology

    Chinese Companies Rush to Put DeepSeek in Everything | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • China

    Chinese companies are rapidly integrating the open-source AI model DeepSeek into various applications, driven by cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and a desire to capitalize on the technology's growing popularity.

    A Team of Female Founders Is Launching Cloud Security Tech That Could Overhaul AI Protection | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • World

    A team of female founders has launched Edera, a cloud security company aiming to revolutionize AI protection by improving workload isolation and addressing vulnerabilities in shared cloud infrastructure.

    Bluesky Can’t Take a Joke | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • World

    The article discusses the frustrations of established internet users with new users on platforms like Bluesky, comparing it to the phenomenon of 'Eternal September' and offering advice on navigating online interactions.

    Xbox Pushes Ahead With Muse, a New Generative AI Model. Devs Say ‘Nobody Will Want This’ | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • World

    Microsoft's new generative AI model, Muse, aims to assist in game development and preservation, but faces criticism from developers concerned about job displacement and the devaluation of artistic skill.

    OpenAI Wants AI to Help Humans Train AI | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • World

    OpenAI is using AI to assist human trainers in improving the reliability and accuracy of AI models, addressing limitations of current human-feedback methods.

    How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • World

    This article advises travelers on how to protect their phone data from searches at US borders, offering two main approaches: creating a separate travel device or modifying your primary phone before travel.

    If Anthropic Succeeds, a Nation of Benevolent AI Geniuses Could Be Born | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • World

    Anthropic, an AI company led by Dario Amodei, aims to create a benevolent artificial general intelligence (AGI) named Claude, while facing challenges from competitors like DeepSeek and navigating the ethical implications of powerful AI.

    How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • World

    This article provides crucial advice on how to protect your digital privacy while participating in protests, highlighting the risks of surveillance and offering practical solutions for safeguarding personal information.

    3D-printed guns are back, and this time they are unstoppable | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • World

    The resurgence of accessible 3D-printed gun designs, facilitated by decentralized platforms, sparks debate on gun control and the ease of firearm production.

    The AI Agent Era Requires a New Kind of Game Theory | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • World

    The article discusses the emerging risks and safety concerns associated with AI agents, emphasizing the need for new game theory approaches and robust security measures to mitigate potential threats.

    AI Is Using Your Likes to Get Inside Your Head | WIRED

    wired.com • Technology • World

    The article explores the future of the 'like' button in the age of AI, discussing its potential role in training AI models and how AI is already transforming its purpose.

    Politics

    DOGE Is Putting Major Government Efficiency Projects at Risk | WIRED

    wired.com • Politics • USA

    Mass firings and resignations within the US Digital Service (USDS), now rebranded as DOGE, are jeopardizing crucial government projects and potentially harming vulnerable populations.

    DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government | WIRED

    wired.com • Politics • US

    US government agencies utilize surveillance programs to monitor employee activity, raising concerns about privacy and potential misuse under the Trump administration's focus on loyalty.

    Trump Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins | WIRED

    wired.com • Politics • World

    President Trump's imposition of tariffs on the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands, part of a broader trade war, highlights the absurdity of the global trade dispute and raises questions about international law regarding Antarctica.

    ‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’ | WIRED

    wired.com • Politics • United States

    Groups are lobbying Trump officials to create deregulated 'freedom cities' in the US, aiming to attract tech companies and accelerate innovation, but critics raise concerns about potential negative consequences for workers' rights and democratic processes.

    Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades | WIRED

    wired.com • Politics • USA

    The article discusses the defunding of a crucial American manufacturing program under the Trump administration, resulting in significant setbacks for numerous small businesses and states.

    The CDC Has Been Gutted | WIRED

    wired.com • Politics • USA

    The article details significant cuts to the CDC's budget under the Trump administration, impacting crucial public health programs like HIV prevention and environmental health initiatives, with potentially devastating consequences for vulnerable populations.

    The Push to Ban TikTok in the US Isn’t About Privacy | WIRED

    wired.com • Politics • US

    The US debate over banning TikTok is fueled by national security concerns and bipartisan efforts, but differing opinions exist on whether a ban is the appropriate solution.

    ICE Is Paying Palantir $30 Million to Build ‘ImmigrationOS’ Surveillance Platform | WIRED

    wired.com • Politics • USA

    ICE is spending $30 million on a new Palantir-built surveillance platform, ImmigrationOS, raising concerns about data privacy and the expansion of immigration enforcement.

    ‘Who Is DOGE?’ Has Become a Metaphysical Question | WIRED

    wired.com • Politics • World

    The article explores the ambiguous nature of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the blurred lines between its employees and those affiliated with it, leading to legal challenges and confusion.

    Automotive

    The Tale of a Wild Coast-to-Coast Road Trip ... in 1903 | WIRED

    wired.com • Automotive • World

    In 1903, a Packard Model F, driven by E.T. "Tom" Fetch, completed a grueling 63-day coast-to-coast road trip across America, overcoming challenging terrain and proving the capabilities of American-made cars.

    Slate Auto’s $25K Electric Pickup Is Here: Pricing, Specs, Range, Release Date | WIRED

    wired.com • Automotive • World

    Slate Auto's new $25,000 electric pickup truck, the Blank Slate, is smaller than the Ford Maverick but boasts a larger cargo bed and unique features.

    Ai

    In Two Moves, AlphaGo and Lee Sedol Redefined the Future | WIRED

    wired.com • AI • World

    AlphaGo's victory over Lee Sedol in Go showcased both AI's potential and the enduring brilliance of human strategic thinking.

    AI Is Spreading Old Stereotypes to New Languages and Cultures | WIRED

    wired.com • AI • World

    AI models are perpetuating and even inventing harmful stereotypes across multiple languages due to biased training data and insufficient bias mitigation techniques.

    Astronomy

    The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising | WIRED

    wired.com • Astronomy • World

    The probability of a city-destroying asteroid, 2024 YR4, hitting Earth in 2032 has increased to 3.2 percent, prompting discussion on its potential impact.

    Scientists Believe They’ve Witnessed ‘Planetary Suicide’ for the First Time | WIRED

    wired.com • Astronomy • World

    Astronomers believe they have witnessed a Jupiter-sized planet self-destructing by colliding with its star, offering a unique glimpse into a previously theoretical phenomenon.

    Cybersecurity

    Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins | WIRED

    wired.com • Cybersecurity • World

    A suspected hack of the anonymous image board 4chan potentially exposed the identities of longtime administrators and moderators, raising concerns about user data and the platform's future.

    The Untold Story of NotPetya, the Most Devastating Cyberattack in History | WIRED

    wired.com • Cybersecurity • World

    The NotPetya cyberattack, initially targeting Ukraine, unexpectedly caused global devastation due to its design as a nation-state weapon with far-reaching consequences.

    Cryptography

    AI Thinks It Cracked Kryptos. The Artist Behind It Says No Chance | WIRED

    wired.com • Cryptography • World

    The use of AI to attempt to solve the Kryptos sculpture's code has frustrated the artist, who notes a significant increase in incorrect submissions.

    Cryptocurrency

    He Built Memecoin Factory Pump.Fun. Did He Make a Small Fortune Dumping His Own Shitcoins as a Teen? | WIRED

    wired.com • Cryptocurrency • World

    A WIRED article details how a teenage developer created and subsequently dumped a memecoin, EthereumCash, profiting from the ensuing hype surrounding its initial coin offering (ICO).

    Energy

    The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe’s Power Back On | WIRED

    wired.com • Energy • Europe

    Europe faces a massive challenge in restoring power after a widespread blackout, requiring a complex and time-consuming process of sequentially reconnecting the grid while maintaining a delicate balance between supply and demand.

    Defense

    Iran's Invulnerable Bunkers? | WIRED

    wired.com • Defense • World

    Iranian scientists have developed ultra-high-strength concrete that could render US bunker-buster bombs ineffective.