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FAST FORWARD | 3-MINUTE READ
Don't Ask Dumb Robots If AI Will Destroy Humanity
BY WILL KNIGHT
Robots like Sophia are impressive to look at, but don't let their humanlike facial expressions trick you into thinking these machines are intelligent.
BIOETHICS | 13-MINUTE READ
'Embryo Models' Challenge the Legal, Ethical, and Biological Concepts of an 'Embryo'
BY PHILIP BALL
With constructs built entirely from stem cells, researchers can revolutionize scientific understanding of human development. But how close is too close?
HELPING HAND | 3-MINUTE READ
5 Ways ChatGPT Can Improve, Not Replace, Your Writing
BY DAVID NIELD
Generate your own text—but get help from the AI bot to make it stand out.
BAD MOUTH | 3-MINUTE READ
This Rare Case of Green Hairy Tongue Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
BY BETH MOLE, ARS TECHNICA
Patients with hairy tongue syndrome—which can also turn tongues black, brown, yellow, or blue—often report gagging, mouth dryness, or bad breath.
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LET'S GO PARTY | 4-MINUTE READ
Impala's Inline Skates Make You Feel Like a Real-Life Barbie
BY ADRIENNE SO
If that's something you really want, that is.
IDEAS | 9-MINUTE READ
How Signal Walks the Line Between Anarchism and Pragmatism
BY KAI YE
The privacy-focused messaging app arose from a fringe culture that emphasized individual autonomy and skepticism of authority. As it tries to go mainstream, can it escape its roots?
BUYING GUIDE | 11-MINUTE READ
The Best VR Headsets and Games to Explore the Metaverse
BY JAINA GREY
Diving into virtual reality is easier than ever—but here are a few key things to know.
DOT PHYSICS | 5-MINUTE READ
OK Surfers, How Much Would It Cost to Power Your Own Wave?
BY RHETT ALLAIN
How much energy would it take to fuel a wave that you can shred like Kelly Slater? Here's the math.
CULTURE GUIDES | 20-MINUTE READ
The 41 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now
BY MATT KAMEN AND WIRED STAFF
From The Witcher to Cunk on Earth, these are our picks for the best streaming titles to binge this week.
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