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Vitalik Buterin has reservations about Sam Altman’s World project
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is arguing that the digital identification approach being promoted by Sam Altman’s World project has real privacy risks. Previously known as
Today’s Hurdle hints and answers for June 29, 2025
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to
Best Kindle Accessories (2025): Kindle Cases, Straps, Charms
You could get a case with a cover, but if you’re like us here at WIRED, you like seeing the book cover and might prefer
Week in Review: Meta’s AI recruiting blitz
Welcome back to Week in Review! Lots of news for you this week — Travis Kalanick is possibly returning to the world of self-driving vehicles,
Best coffee machine in 2025 (UK)
If you’re a dedicated coffee lover, it’s not a question of “Do I need a coffee machine?” Rather, it’s a question of, “Which coffee machine
38 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals On Products We’ve Tested (2025)
Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find the best early Prime Day
Meta reportedly hires four more researchers from OpenAI
Looks like Meta isn’t done poaching talent from OpenAI. Earlier this week, TechCrunch reported that Meta had hired influential OpenAI researcher Trapit Bansal, and according
The Velvet Sundown: A ghost band with no proof of life
Have you heard of The Velvet Sundown? It’s kind of like The Velvet Underground, except The Velvet Underground is definitely real, and the jury is
OpenAI Loses 4 Key Researchers to Meta
Four OpenAI researchers are leaving the company to go to Meta, two sources confirm to WIRED. Shengjia Zhao, Shuchao Bi, Jiahui Yu, and Hongyu Ren
Authors call on publishers to limit their use of AI
An open letter from authors including Lauren Groff, Lev Grossman, R.F. Kuang, Dennis Lehane, and Geoffrey Maguire calls on book publishers to pledge to limit