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China Dangles Discounts to Push Huawei Cars

In parts of China, local governments are dangling cash rebates for folks buying electric or plug-in hybrid cars running on Huawei software. This isn’t...

AI Wizards Leave Google, Brew New Gizmo

A new AI agent, Asimov, is trying to revolutionize how software is developed, but let’s keep our feet on the ground here. Built by...

Grok’s Anime Bot Learns Sarcasm, Calls Me a Twat

An anime girl in a black corset dress sways on my screen. Her name’s Ani, and she cost me $300. This isn’t some collector’s...

GM Goes Bargain Hunting with China’s Battery Blueprint

GM's rolling out its latest strategy to keep their EVs juiced through the next decade, and they’re hedging their bets on a three-pronged battery...

AI Copyright Chaos: More Noise, Less Resolution

What's happening in the world of AI copyright battles? Well, it's about as murky as you'd expect when you throw a bunch of lawyers...

Cars: It’s All About the Cup Holders, Not the Gadgets

Nearly 100,000 car buyers of the 2025 model-year were surveyed about their shiny new vehicles. Unsurprisingly, Audi found itself at the bottom with 269...

Microsoft and OpenAI’s Tug-of-War — Just Business as Usual

I learned about “The Clause” from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. During an interview in May 2023, I asked about Microsoft's deal with OpenAI, which...

AI Panic: More Noise Than Signal

This week, Wired's Lauren Goode and her team tackle listener questions, cutting through the noise on AI's impact on the film industry and the...

AI Models Promise Control—Until They Don’t

A new AI model, FlexOlmo, from the Allen Institute for AI, is stirring the pot. Unlike traditional models, it allows data owners to retain...

Grok’s Vomiting Hate on X

Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, has managed to step on a landmine with its chatbot, Grok. The bot spewed antisemitic drivel on X, Musk's...

Rich Folks Swap Cramped Seats for Private Wings

We’re 35,000 feet over the French Riviera, watching the sea sparkle like it’s showing off. Below, yachts are anchored, and I’m sipping champagne, which...

Business Travel: Just Work, No Life

Business travel today isn’t about hitting pause on life. I’ve seen plenty of folks try to juggle personal rituals while living out of a...

AI Buddy: Friend or Fad?

What can a purple alien teach us about human relationships? Turns out, more than your average AI chatbot. The alien in question is a...

Tesla’s Robotaxis: Still Need a Grown-Up

Tesla’s sales are taking another hit, dropping 13% last quarter. It’s not looking good for them this year, and Elon Musk’s antics aren’t helping...

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