Open-weight artificial intelligence models are now almost as capable of hacking into computer networks as the best closed ones, according to new research that heralds…
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AI Companies Really, Really Want to Buy Your Work Files and Emails
Lately a new kind of pitch has found its way into my inbox. “Not sure if you’ve heard,” writes someone named Nick, “but AI labs…
Ads in Chatbots Have Arrived. Here’s What’s Working—and What’s Not
Anthropic is holding firm on the pledge made in its Super Bowl commercial this year to keep Claude ad-free. The company’s recent IPO filing didn’t…
This Smart Ring Wants to Be a Remote Control for Your AI Agent
The team explored other gadgets like smart glasses and pendants, but ultimately decided the ring was the most convenient way to interact with agents. The…
Finding New Drugs Is Laborious. This AI Startup Is Skipping The Lab Work
A new British startup believes that artificial intelligence is the key to speedrunning the slow and temperamental process of drug design. Potential Sciences plans to…
AI’s Next Trick? Speaking Dolphin
“With AI, we can find patterns,” she said, adding, “This is a powerful new tool. I’ve personally been waiting for it.” The team has used…
He Trolls AI Labs for a Living. Now They All Want to Work With Him
OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI have all asked creator Matt Husk to collaborate following the viral success of his videos trolling AI models. During the WIRED…
The Blue Wave Has Tech Bros Scrambling for Data Centers in Space
When it comes to Texas data centers, the concerns of tech bros aren’t completely unfounded. Experts tell WIRED that the change in leadership could translate…
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Didn’t Really Impact the Midterms
Leading the Future, the biggest pro-AI super PAC network, is walking away from the midterm elections with just over $20 million still in the bank…