The Reason Murderbot’s Tone Feels Off
Martha Wells’ book series uses wry humor to tell a story about artificial intelligence, humanity, and free will. The Apple TV+ adaptation tries to do the same—with mixed results.
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Google’s Advanced Protection for Vulnerable Users Comes to Android
A new extra-secure mode for Android 16 will let at-risk users lock their devices down.
Android 16 Is Getting a Facelift, and Gemini Is Rolling Onto More Google Platforms
Google teased all the new features coming to its mobile operating system ahead of next week’s I/O conference.
Google Is Using On-Device AI to Spot Scam Texts and Investment Fraud
Android’s “Scam Detection” protection in Google Messages will now be able to flag even more types of digital fraud.
Take a Tour of All the Essential Features in ChatGPT
If you missed WIRED’s live, subscriber-only Q&A focused on the software features of ChatGPT, hosted by Reece Rogers, you can watch the replay here.
DOGE Is in Its AI Era
In its push for “efficiency,” DOGE has leaned increasingly on AI—regardless of whether it makes any sense. And it’s using it as an imperfect means to destructive ends.
Dozens of YouTube Channels Are Showing AI-Generated Cartoon Gore and Fetish Content
A WIRED investigation found that dozens of YouTube channels are using generative AI to depict cartoon cats and minions being beaten, starved, and sexualized—sparking fears of a new Elsagate wave.
North Korea Stole Your Job
For years, North Korea has been secretly placing young IT workers inside Western companies. With AI, their schemes are now more devious—and effective—than ever.
DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations
A DOGE operative has been tasked with using AI to propose rewrites to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations—an effort sources are told will roll out across government.
WhatsApp Is Walking a Tightrope Between AI Features and Privacy
WhatsApp’s AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. But experts still see risks.