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08.24.23
FAST FORWARD | 3-MINUTE READ
The Myth of 'Open Source' AI
BY WILL KNIGHT
A new analysis shows that "open source" AI tools like Llama 2 are still controlled by Big Tech companies in a number of ways.
BIOTECH | 5-MINUTE READ
Brain Implants That Help Paralyzed People Speak Just Broke New Records
BY EMILY MULLIN
Two new studies show that AI-powered devices can help paralyzed people communicate faster and more accurately.
FACE FORWARD | 7-MINUTE READ
Beauty Filters Aren't Trying to Fool Anyone
BY CHARLOTTE SHANE
Augmented reality filters on TikTok and Instagram are the most surprising way to be yourself online.
INFORMATION WAR | 5-MINUTE READ
The Last Hour of Prigozhin's Plane
BY MATT BURGESS
Russia tightly controls its information space—making it hard to get accurate information out of the country. But open source data provides some clues about the crash.
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WIRED PODCASTS | 35-MINUTE EPISODE
The Case of the Not-Stolen AirPods
This week, we discuss a recent legal case in Illinois that illustrates how police overreach into school discipline has affected students and their families.
IDEAS | 4-MINUTE READ
You Are Not Responsible for Your Own Online Privacy
BY ALICE MARWICK
In the age of generative AI, it's impossible to know where your information is going—or what it's going to be used for.
BUYING GUIDE | 6-MINUTE READ
The Best TVs (and Helpful Buying Tips)
BY PARKER HALL
From LCDs to fancy OLED models, these are our favorite televisions at every price point.
BUYING GUIDE | 8-MINUTE READ
The Best Soundbars for Every Budget
Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorites.
CLOSER | 5-MINUTE READ
Why The Chainsmokers Invest in—and Party With—Niche Cybersecurity Companies
BY LILY HAY NEWMAN
Musician Alex Pall spoke with WIRED about his VC firm, the importance of raising cybersecurity awareness in a rapidly digitizing world, and his surprise that hackers know how to go hard.
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