Meta's new AI superstars go head-to-head with the rest of the company
An us-versus-them mentality has emerged between Meta's top artificial intelligence team and Mark Zuckerberg's old lieutenants.
Thomas O. Hicks, Texas Money Man who owned three teams, dies at 79
A master of debt buying, he bought baseball and hockey teams in Texas and an English football club, only to lose them in an avalanche… Read More »Thomas O. Hicks, Texas Money Man who owned three teams, dies at 79
OpenAI staffer quits as he claims the company's economics research is veering into AI advocacy
OpenAI has reportedly done that be more careful about publishing research that highlights the potentially negative impact AI could have on the economy, four people… Read More »OpenAI staffer quits as he claims the company's economics research is veering into AI advocacy
After Australia, which countries could be next to ban social media for children?
Governments are examining the decision to ban young people from using platforms such as Facebook and TikTok as concerns grow about the potential harm they… Read More »After Australia, which countries could be next to ban social media for children?
OpenAI hires CEO of Slack as new Chief Revenue Officer
Slack CEO Denise Dresser is leaving the company and joining OpenAI as the company's Chief Revenue Officer, multiple sources told WIRED. Marc Benioff, the CEO… Read More »OpenAI hires CEO of Slack as new Chief Revenue Officer
Scientists have built an AI copilot for prosthetic bionic hands
To test their AI-powered hand, the team asked intact and amputee participants to manipulate fragile objects: pick up a paper cup and drink from it,… Read More »Scientists have built an AI copilot for prosthetic bionic hands
The SEC was tough on Crypto. It withdrew after Trump returned to office.
The Times investigation found that the change in government enforcement benefited the industry, including companies linked to the president.
Intel is taking a major step in its plan to acquire chip startup SambaNova
Intel has signed a term sheet to acquire AI chip startup SambaNova Systems, two sources with direct knowledge of the deal told WIRED. The details… Read More »Intel is taking a major step in its plan to acquire chip startup SambaNova
Google Translate extends live translation to all earbuds on Android
Translate can now use Gemini to interpret the meaning of a sentence instead of simply translating each word. Credit: Google Translate can now use Gemini… Read More »Google Translate extends live translation to all earbuds on Android
Cursor launches an AI coding tool for designers
Cursor, the wild Popular AI coding startup is launching a new feature that lets people design the look and feel of web applications with AI.… Read More »Cursor launches an AI coding tool for designers
Do Kwon, crypto entrepreneur who caused the 2022 crash, sentenced to 15 years
Do Kwon, who designed the virtual currencies Luna and TerraUSD, which plummeted in 2022, had pleaded guilty to fraud.
Flight returns to Dulles after engine failure during takeoff, FAA says
United Airlines Flight 803, bound for Toyko, landed safely at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday, officials said.
The Disney-OpenAI deal redefines the AI copyright war
On Thursday, Disney and OpenAI announced a deal that seemed unthinkable not too long ago. Starting next year, OpenAI will be able to use Disney… Read More »The Disney-OpenAI deal redefines the AI copyright war
Australia kicks kids off social media + Is the AI water problem fake? + Hard fork packed
“I have been told that in preparation for this ban, Australian teenagers have been exchanging phone numbers.”
You're thinking all wrong about AI and water
Last month, journalist Karen Hao posted a Twitter thread acknowledging that there was a substantial error in her blockbuster book Realm of AI. Hao had… Read More »You're thinking all wrong about AI and water
