Author: Wired Magazine

‘Uncanny Valley’: Donald Trump’s Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT’s Last Resort

And I think there was, to a certain extent, CEO response was both advantageous to them politically at the time, but also, internally they had to respond to their employees sort of revolting over this. Until we see something similar, I don’t know that we’re going to get… Well, I don’t know we’re ever going… Continue reading ‘Uncanny Valley’: Donald Trump’s Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT’s Last Resort

CBP Wants AI-Powered ‘Quantum Sensors’ for Finding Fentanyl in Cars

United States Customs and Border Protection is paying General Dynamics to create a prototype of “quantum sensors” alongside a “database with artificial intelligence” designed “to detect illicit objects and substances (such as fentanyl) in vehicles, containers, and other devices,” according to a contract justification published in a federal register last week. “This database and sensor… Continue reading CBP Wants AI-Powered ‘Quantum Sensors’ for Finding Fentanyl in Cars

Age Verification Is Reaching a Global Tipping Point. Is TikTok’s Strategy a Good Compromise?

Governments worldwide are moving to limit children’s access to social media as lawmakers question whether platforms are capable of enforcing their own minimum age requirements. TikTok recently became the latest tech giant to give in to regulatory pressure when it announced that it would implement a new age-detection system across Europe to keep kids under… Continue reading Age Verification Is Reaching a Global Tipping Point. Is TikTok’s Strategy a Good Compromise?

Elon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at Davos

Elon Musk, the richest man on earth, is very good at making money. His track record of predicting the future is less stellar. Through the years, Musk has made several outlandish forecasts—about self-driving cars, about space exploration, about brain chips, about robotics—that have not panned out. The Tesla CEO and former steward of the so-called… Continue reading Elon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at Davos

ICE Agents Are ‘Doxing’ Themselves

Last week, a website called ICE List went viral after its creators said that they had received what they described as a leak of personal information about nearly 4,500 Department of Homeland Security employees. However, a WIRED analysis of the site found that the database relies heavily on information that apparent DHS employees have posted… Continue reading ICE Agents Are ‘Doxing’ Themselves

Surveillance and ICE Are Driving Patients Away From Medical Care, Report Warns

When immigration agents enter hospitals and private companies are allowed to buy and sell data that reveals who seeks medical care, patients retreat, treatment is delayed, and health outcomes worsen, according to a new report that describes a growing “health privacy crisis” in the United States driven by surveillance and weak law enforcement limits. The… Continue reading Surveillance and ICE Are Driving Patients Away From Medical Care, Report Warns

Volvo EX60 Electric SUV: Range, Specs, Availability, and Price

For the EX60, Volvo is using cell-to-body technology, which means that the battery cells are placed straight into the body, so the outer casing becomes part of the stiffness of the body itself. Volvo claims this improves energy density by 20 percent, while reducing weight and taking up less space. Not many other manufacturers have… Continue reading Volvo EX60 Electric SUV: Range, Specs, Availability, and Price

Super Savings on This Unique Air Fryer That Cooks Food in Heatproof Glass

Want to be the hero of your next Super Bowl party? Check out the Ninja Crispi Portable Glass Air Fryer, an intriguing twist on the air fryer that’s a perfect option for air frying your favorite frozen snacks at your next potluck—it’ll help you win the day by frying up a batch of wings at… Continue reading Super Savings on This Unique Air Fryer That Cooks Food in Heatproof Glass

7 Best All-Clad Deals From the Factory Seconds Sale (2026)

All-Clad Deals used to be difficult to find, but thankfully, the Factory Seconds Sale has come back around for a little while. These sales tend to only last for a few days—this one expires at midnight tomorrow, January 21—though they sometimes are extended. In any case, these sales offer a reliable way to score a… Continue reading 7 Best All-Clad Deals From the Factory Seconds Sale (2026)