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FAST FORWARD | 2-MINUTE READ
The Generative AI Boom Could Fuel a New International Arms Race
BY WILL KNIGHT
Two new studies of the potential of text- and image-generating algorithms suggest they could add scary new scale and power to online disinformation campaigns.
SHOCKER | 8-MINUTE READ
Axon's Ethics Board Resigned Over Taser-Armed Drones. Then the Company Bought a Military Drone Maker
BY ESE OLUMHENSE
The CEO's vision for Taser-equipped drones includes a fictitious scenario in which the technology averts a shooting at a day care center.
DEALS | 3-MINUTE READ
11 Great Deals on Sex Toys, Breast Pumps, and Smart Lights
BY JAINA GREY
It's pumpkin spice season, and what better way to celebrate that than with some spice for your bedroom?
SECURITY ROUNDUP | 5-MINUTE READ
Your New Car Is a Privacy Nightmare
BY DHRUV MEHROTRA AND ANDREW COUTS
Plus: Apple patches newly discovered flaws exploited by NSO Group spyware, North Korean hackers target security researchers, and more.
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HOT BUTTON | 3-MINUTE READ
A Summer of Record Heat Deals Costly Damage to Texas Water Systems
BY DYLAN BADDOUR
As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture—disrupting cities, frustrating conservation efforts, and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate.
PRIME DAY | 3-MINUTE READ
Prime Day TV Deals Are Already Here
BY PARKER HALL
From gorgeous OLEDs to a new Roku, these are the best Amazon Prime Day deals to upgrade your home cinema.
ART FAIR | 3-MINUTE READ
Why This Award-Winning Piece of AI Art Can't Be Copyrighted
BY KATE KNIBBS
Matthew Allen's AI art won first prize at the Colorado State Fair. But the US government has ruled it can't be copyrighted because it's too much "machine" and not enough "human."
COOKBOOK REVIEW | 4-MINUTE READ
Asada Is an Essential, Flavor-Filled Intro to Mexican-Style Grilling
BY JOE RAY
The new cookbook from Bricia Lopez approaches Mexican cuisine with a festive, LA vibe. The recipes, which heavily feature open-flame cooking, are universally delicious.
GREAT VIEW | 2-MINUTE READ
How to Escape the YouTube Algorithm
BY JUSTIN POT
At best, suggested videos are bad. At worst, they lead to disinformation. Here's how to take control with just one setting toggle.
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