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Takeover
DOGE Has Access to Sensitive Labor Department Data on Immigrants and Farm Workers
Three DOGE associates have been granted access to systems at the Department of Labor housing sensitive information on migrant farm workers, visa applicants, and more.
Takeover
The CFPB Has Been Gutted
Urine Trouble
Thousands of Urine and Tissue Samples Are in Danger of Rotting After Staff Cuts at a CDC Laboratory
Workers who recently lost their jobs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety say they’re concerned that there’s no plan for managing biological samples tied to research projects.
Everything’s Computer
If Anthropic Succeeds, a Nation of Benevolent AI Geniuses Could Be Born
The brother goes on vision quests. The sister is a former English major. Together, they defected from OpenAI, started Anthropic, and built (they say) AI’s most upstanding citizen, Claude.
Everything’s Computer
Inside arXiv—the Most Transformative Platform in All of Science
Everything’s Computer
The Worm That No Computer Scientist Can Crack
Everything’s Computer
Angelina Jolie Was Right About Computers
Reviews and Buying Guides
A Quiet Place
The Best Earplugs for Concerts, Bedtime, and Anytime
Whether you want to sleep through the party or rock out (safely) to your favorite band, these will help block out the noise.
Wrist Check
Which Apple Watch Is Best Right Now?
Product Review
The GameSir G7 SE Is a Great Cheap Controller
Last Stand
John McAfee Fled to Belize, but He Couldn't Escape Himself
Originally published in December 2012: On November 12, 2012, Belizean police announced that they were seeking John McAfee for questioning in connection with the murder of his neighbor. This is his story.
Modern Love
Are We Ready for Intimacy With Robots?
A Fever Spreads
Fear, Misinformation, and Measles Spread in Brooklyn
Trending Stories
TOP STORIES IN THE LAST 48 HOURS
This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops
Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to people they suspect are anything from violent sex criminals all the way to vaguely defined “protesters.”
All the Black Mirror Season 7 Episodes Ranked
If world events aren’t satisfying your dystopia itch, here’s WIRED’s guide to the new season of ‘Black Mirror.’
Most People Buy a New Phone Every 2.5 Years. There’s a Better Way
Back Market and iFixit are partnering to encourage consumers to keep their phones in service for at least five years—and to pressure manufacturers to extend smartphone support to 10 years.
Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins
Though the exact details of the situation have not been confirmed, community infighting seems to have spilled out in a breach of the notorious image board.
