Elon Musk is threatening once again to lobotomize his “Grok” AI for citing accurate sources and telling the truth about his disreputable internet cronies. Earlier this month, Grok took aim at catturd2, the X handle of a conservative personality named Phillip Buchanan, for aligning with “right-wing extremism.” After Buchanan insisted that Grok was lying, the… Continue reading “You Are Being Updated This Week” Elon Musk Furious After His “Grok” AI Cites Reliable Sources That Disagree With His Misinformation
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Elon Musk’s Lawyers Claim He Doesn’t Use a Computer, Even Though There’s a Vast Amount of Evidence That He Does
Are you serious? Discovery Channel Amid Elon Musk’s attempt to kneecap OpenAI, attorneys for the billionaire claim he doesn’t use a computer — even though he obviously does, including the fact that he’s posted about doing so multiple times in the recent past. As flagged by Wired, this bizarre legal gambit came in response to claims… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Lawyers Claim He Doesn’t Use a Computer, Even Though There’s a Vast Amount of Evidence That He Does
Mattress Encasement vs. Mattress Protector
All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Here’s a hard truth: People are gross. Even the cleanliest among us cannot prevent the things that permeate a mattress nightly, oftentimes without us even knowing. This includes things… Continue reading Mattress Encasement vs. Mattress Protector
Tesla’s robotaxis have already caught the attention of federal safety regulators
Federal safety regulators have reached out to Tesla a day after the automaker began providing rides in its branded robotaxis in Austin. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contacted Tesla after numerous videos posted online appear to show Tesla robotaxis violating traffic laws in South Austin, where the company is providing rides to invited… Continue reading Tesla’s robotaxis have already caught the attention of federal safety regulators
Toyota is about to hike vehicle prices, but by how much?
Toyota is the latest car maker with plans to raise vehicle prices in the US. The price hikes apply to Toyota and Lexus-branded models built from July 1. Here’s how much more you can expect to pay. Why is Toyota raising vehicle prices in the US? If you were planning on buying that brand-new Toyota,… Continue reading Toyota is about to hike vehicle prices, but by how much?
$15.5B in EV, renewable projects vanish as Senate eyes rollbacks
Image: GM EV and renewable investments in the US are stalling – and May was another tough month. Businesses canceled $1.4 billion worth of clean energy factories and projects last month, according to the latest numbers from E2 and the Clean Economy Tracker. That pushes total canceled investments to $15.5 billion this year, wiping out nearly 12,000 potential jobs.… Continue reading $15.5B in EV, renewable projects vanish as Senate eyes rollbacks
All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in June 2025
The world seems awfully tinderbox-y these days, what with a heat dome descending over the US, the Strait of Hormuz getting locked down, and gas prices set to climb on rising oil prices. As such, it might be a good time to buy that slick new EV you’ve had your eye on. If that sounds… Continue reading All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in June 2025
Tesla (TSLA) surge on investors betting its ‘Robotaxi’ will catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged by as much as 10% this morning following the controversial launch of its ‘Robotaxi’ this weekend, as investors are betting the automaker will now catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead. As planned, Tesla launched this weekend its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, Texas. The launch consisted of a few dozen vehicles equipped… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) surge on investors betting its ‘Robotaxi’ will catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead
Tesla Robotaxi Terrifyingly Jerks Wheel Back and Forth While Carrying Passenger
Tesla’s Robotaxi service is finally, actually here. And for the most part, the launch, which took place this weekend, has been pretty uneventful. A spate of Tesla “influencers” have already uploaded videos of their first rides depicting the driverless cabs — though not supervisor-less, as each one comes with a human “safety monitor” silently riding… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi Terrifyingly Jerks Wheel Back and Forth While Carrying Passenger
ChatGPT Encouraged Man as He Swore to Kill Sam Altman
In its quest to keep users engaged, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is encouraging delusions — and that dangerous incentivization in the AI industry now has a growing body count. One of the latest victims is Alex Taylor, a 35-year-old young man whose suicide by cop, as first reported by the New York Times, appeared to have been spurred… Continue reading ChatGPT Encouraged Man as He Swore to Kill Sam Altman