Wired.com AI
- by Maddy VarnerPlus: Hackers target over 100 US water systems, ICE puts in an order for robot dogs, and you’ll never guess what “MrChildPorn” was arrested for.
- by David NieldInstalling a large language model on your personal computer gives you a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.
- by Steven LevyA recent paper argues that AI is often better at doctoring than doctors. Guess who isn't thrilled.
- by Miles KleeThe art portfolio platform Cara, designed for creators who don’t want their work used to train AI, has been under assault by trolls seizing and publishing its data.
Wired.com Business
- by Lauren Goode, Paresh DaveThe unexpected interruption came hours before the president wrote a congratulatory post on Truth Social about the company’s most recent earnings report.
- by Zeyi YangFraudsters are exploiting enterprise chat apps like Teams and Webex to trick Chinese victims into transferring large sums of money, fueling a wave of complaints.
- by Steven LevyA recent paper argues that AI is often better at doctoring than doctors. Guess who isn't thrilled.
- by Paresh DaveThe company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that their jobs could be at risk.
Music
- by Jude NoelThe trio’s first album in five years marks a gloriously messy return to form, dredging up the scuzz of the group’s early work and privileging melody over showiness.
- by Zach SchonfeldWorking with producer Andrew Wyatt, the band turns in a strong and suitably dour album that nonetheless carries the frustrating tinge of more interesting possibilities.
- by Ryan LeasThe My Morning Jacket frontman sounds graceful and unburdened on his latest solo album. It’s his strongest work in a decade.
- by Olivier LafontantSix years after their first collaborative EP, the Miami rapper and the producer formerly known as Kenny Beats team up again, but both the rapping and the beats mostly feel stuck on autopilot.
- by Christopher R. WeingartenThe Beastie Boy strikes a reflective tone on a solo album made up of frenetic, funky glitch-rap-electro-punk beats reminiscent of his remixing work. Nothing quite sticks.
- by Shaad D’SouzaThe sixth album from John Ross’ heartland indie project offers terse, literary tales of American detritus while exuding an unshowy charm.
- by Nina CorcoranInspired by new wave classics, the latest album from the Chicago post-punk band is a raging, uncontrollable dance party.