Elon Musk took to X today to announce that the design for Tesla’s next-generation self-driving computer, the AI5 chip, is “almost done” – 6 months after he announced that it was “finished.” The CEO also made a wild claim about accelerating Tesla’s chip development to a 9-month cycle for future generations, starting with AI6. We… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla ‘almost done’ with AI5 design, 6 months after saying it was ‘finished’
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Mother of Elon Musk’s Child Sues xAI Over Grok Abuse
stclairashley via Instagram Elon Musk’s Grok AI kicked off a massive scandal over the past month when users started using it to digitally undress both adults and even children, triggering a widespread outcry and wave of criticism. The fallout led Musk’s social media platform, X, to announce that it was implementing “technical measures” to prevent… Continue reading Mother of Elon Musk’s Child Sues xAI Over Grok Abuse
New Study Finds AI in Schools Is Undermining Kids’ Social and Intellectual Development
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images AI models are being unleashed into schools across the world, in a massive experiment on kids with uncertain results. Now, fresh research provides a clue about the tech’s effects on children’s education, and it’s not promising. According to a new study from Brookings Institution’s Center for… Continue reading New Study Finds AI in Schools Is Undermining Kids’ Social and Intellectual Development
Scientists Now Studying AI as a Novel Biological Organism
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images AI models are now everywhere, from hospitals to churches. The astonishing thing is that even AI experts still don’t know exactly what’s happening inside these black box models, even as they’re being deployed in the highest-stakes settings imaginable.The latest strategy to figure it out: studying them… Continue reading Scientists Now Studying AI as a Novel Biological Organism
Reddit Has Thoughts on Paris Hilton Cookware. So Do We
The chef’s knife is better, which admittedly is not saying much. It’s very rocky and lightweight. I prefer a heavier knife, especially considering how slippery the handle feels. But I was able to slice through my pile of chives, plus garlic and onions. That’s the best assessment I can give: I was able to use… Continue reading Reddit Has Thoughts on Paris Hilton Cookware. So Do We
The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)
While Netflix is busy pumping out more series than any one person could watch (probably), some of the best shows are on Amazon Prime Video. Trouble is, navigating the service’s labyrinthine menus can make finding the right series a pain. We’re here to help. Below are our favorite Amazon series—all included with your Prime subscription.… Continue reading The 24 Best Shows on Amazon Prime, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)
Minnesota wants to win a war of attrition
The governor’s call to film ICE is part of an attempt to protect states’ rights — but not like that. by Sarah Jeong Jan 17, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC The governor’s call to film ICE is part of an attempt to protect states’ rights — but not like that. by Sarah Jeong Jan 17, 2026,… Continue reading Minnesota wants to win a war of attrition
Government Paid “Eight Figures” for Mysterious Device Believed to Cause Havana Syndrome
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Jen Golbeck / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images It’s no secret that the US military budget is the largest in the world, and indeed one of the largest in the history of human civilization. Over the summer, for example, Donald Trump proposed a $1.01 trillion national… Continue reading Government Paid “Eight Figures” for Mysterious Device Believed to Cause Havana Syndrome
Robots Have a Small Problem: They Completely Suck
Sam Barnes/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images Tech leaders are predicting an imminent revolution in the field of robotics, promising a future in which humanoid robots can leverage the power of artificial intelligence to help us out in our day-to-day lives, from folding the laundry to taking care of the elderly. AI chipmaker Nvidia… Continue reading Robots Have a Small Problem: They Completely Suck
Astronauts’ Brains Are Being Displaced
Scientists are still learning how spending prolonged periods of time in the microgravity of space can affect astronauts’ health. The environment has been shown to accelerate bone density loss and the destruction of blood cells, put pressure on the eyes that can cause vision problems, andcause many more health conditions — an especially pertinent topic… Continue reading Astronauts’ Brains Are Being Displaced