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An analysis of Substack’s top newsletters estimated that around 10 percent publish AI-generated or AI-assisted content.
Some of Substack’s Biggest Writers Rely On AI Writing Tools
An analysis of Substack’s top newsletters estimated that around 10 percent publish AI-generated or AI-assisted content.
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Meta Lobbyist Turned Regulator Says Europe’s Big Tech Rules Have Gone Too Far
Aura Salla was once the tech giant’s top lobbyist in Brussels. Now, her presence as a regulator in the European Parliament is proving controversial.
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It’s been a year since the gene-editing treatment Casgevy was approved for sickle cell disease and a related blood disorder. It’s finally being infused into patients.
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Donald Trump to Nominate Anti-Vaccine Activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Oversee US Public Health
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Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Is Waiting for Trump to Keep His Word—and Set Him Free
On the campaign trail, incoming US president Donald Trump vowed to release Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht from prison if reelected. Will he keep his word?
We Break Down the Internet’s Future Under Trump 2.0
WIRED global editorial director Katie Drummond joins this week to discuss what the fragmented internet did for the Trump campaign, and what the incoming Trump administration means for the internet.
Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism
The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.
The Conspiracy Theory That Elon Musk Stole the Election Using Starlink Is Everywhere Now
The rapid spread of false claims about election fraud has experts worried. While not being promoted by politicians or the media, as similar claims were in 2020, the conspiracy theories are still...
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Whether you need a roller bag for a work trip or a tote for a bachelorette, we tested the best bags to carry on a plane.
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Your kids are only kids for so long, but love and Lego sets last forever. Here are our top 10 picks for the Lego lover in your life.
This Self-Heating Mug Keeps Things Warm—and Simple
The Ohom mug heats your coffee or tea with a pad that can also wirelessly charge your phone—no app required.
The 5 Best Bamboo Sheets for Silky-Soft Sleep (2024)
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How to Not Die in Silicon Valley
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NATO’s Tech Scouts Are Fortifying Europe for a World With Donald Trump
The new NATO Innovation Fund started as a way to combat flagging US interest. Now, its staff are scouring Europe to find the companies that could give the alliance the edge in the face of war.
I’m Out of Shape. Will an AI Trainer Improve My Fitness?
In the premiere installment of WIRED’s new AI advice column “The Prompt,” we answer questions about AI’s ability to change your body, and your ability to change AI’s environmental impact.
Amazon’s Colorsoft Launch Has Left Some Customers Without a Kindle at All
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