Why Apple Might Put Cameras Into Its Next AirPods
…Visual Data for AI At first glance, the reasoning here might be obvious: a real-world data grab. As Big Tech AI model makers and enterprising startups push further beyond text-based…
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China’s OpenClaw Boom Is a Gold Rush for AI Companies
…Despite the fact that OpenClaw is widely known to have security risks, at least five local governments in China so far have jumped at the opportunity to dole out money to OpenClaw…
The Real Losers of the Musk v. Altman Trial
…OpenAI has defended its work, launching new initiatives to address AI’s societal impacts, and introducing safeguards to mitigate the dangers of AI models. Google DeepMind, Meta, and other competitors are facing…
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Will Fight for Press Freedom—Until Trump Fires Her
…Is there a role for the FCC in protecting consumers when it comes to AI and the potential risks, downsides, and harms for the user? I do think that we have some…
The Ridiculously Nerdy Intel Bet That Could Rake in Billions
…Unsurprisingly, AI has been a big catalyst for these changes. “Because of AI, advanced packaging has really come to the forefront,” Chandrasekaran said. “Even more so than the silicon itself, chip packaging…
The New Wild West of AI Kids’ Toys
…F1 StoryAgent is built internally.” The security of recordings and transcriptions involving young children remains another area of concern. In January, WIRED reported that AI toy company Bondu had left 50,000…
Trump Pivots on AI Regulation, Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office, and Hantavirus Explained
…Today on the show, we're diving into recent reports that the Trump administration is considering an executive order that would establish some sort of federal oversight over new AI models. And…
A Crypto Scam Targeted a Gay OnlyFans Star. Then His X Feed Was Flooded With ‘MAGA Propaganda’
…Security, thinks the problem could get worse with upcoming midterm elections. And while it’s not clear that was the case in the aforementioned hacks, she suspects cybercriminals are now using AI…
Taylor Lorenz’s Screen Time Is Almost 17 Hours a Day
For our very first User Behavior, Lorenz defends her extreme digital diet, revealing how she’s first to the AI slop, what it takes to run a meme page, and why she…
Your Body Is Betraying Your Right to Privacy
…Many other event venues use face recognition for security purposes. Visitors to stadiums in Cleveland, Atlanta, San Diego, and Miami can opt into face recognition to avoid long security lines and get…