~wired | Bookmarks (31)
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The AI-Fueled Future of Work Needs Humans More Than Ever
AI is elbowing its way into ever more jobs, but while how we work will change,...
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Social Media Is Getting Smaller—and More Treacherous
Fragmented and focused social platforms might be good for helping you find a knitting community. But...
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A Dangerous New Home for Online Extremism
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, offer independently-minded internet users a safe haven—but it’s also a boon...
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AI-Generated Fake News Is Coming to an Election Near You
Targeted, AI-generated political misinformation is already out there—and humans are falling for it.
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A New Way to See Your Climate Anxiety
The climate crisis has become a mental health crisis. But eco-anxiety isn’t necessarily a pathology.
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To Keep Gen Z, Companies Need to Level Up
The old playbook for power and control won’t work to retain Gen Z talent. Instead, employers...
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Inequality Is a Health Risk—and It’s Getting Worse
If not addressed by governments, racism, classism, austerity, and more will continue to drive mortality and...
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Global Emissions Could Peak Sooner Than You Think
Global deployment of solar and wind power, plus a surge in EV sales, means emissions from...
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Big Tech Won’t Let You Leave. Here’s a Way Out
The year 2023 saw the “enshittification” of platforms from Facebook to Google Search. A new exit...
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A Key to Detecting Brain Disease Earlier Than Ever
Treatment of Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, ALS, and other brain diseases depends on reliable detection—especially in those who...
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The Danger of Digitizing Everything
The creep of conducting our day-to-day interactions over screens has reached a breaking point—and it threatens...
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The VC Funding Party Is Over
The glory days of venture capital are winding down, leaving in their wake a host of...
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Regulators Are Finally Catching Up With Big Tech
The lawless, Wild West era of AI and technology is almost at an end, as data...
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The Ocean’s Mysteries—and Marvels—Are About to Reach New Depths
Advancements in science will bring unprecedented lens into the complexities of the ocean, and a renewed...
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Get Ready for the Great AI Disappointment
Rose-tinted predictions for artificial intelligence’s grand achievements will be swept aside by underwhelming performance and dangerous...
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AI Needs to Be Both Trusted and Trustworthy
Through sensors, actuators, and IoT devices, AI is going to be interacting with the physical plane...
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The End of One-Size-Fits-All Health Care
Medicines need to be safe for all, but also effective for the individual. Embracing our differences...
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Rediscovering the Pleasure of Working Together
The delights of working, learning, and creating in-person will be rediscovered—but only for those with a...
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Gen Z and the Art of Incentivized Self-Actualization
Stepping off the hedonistic treadmill, younger workers are demanding a more authentic employment experience.
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Staying One Step Ahead of Hackers When It Comes to AI
Phishing emails and other scams might be getting an artificial intelligence upgrade, but so are digital...
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Gene Editing Needs to Be for Everyone
Crispr recently marked a major milestone in medicine. But it's not time for a victory lap—the...
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The New Digital Dark Age
Online trust will reach an all-time low thanks to unchecked disinformation, AI-generated content, and social platforms...
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It’s No Wonder People Are Getting Emotionally Attached to Chatbots
AI chatbots can be friendly and responsive—even sexy. It’s time to take these fundamentally human behaviors...
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The Creative’s Toolbox Gets an AI Upgrade
It’s easy to accuse algorithms of stifling creativity, but designers of every stripe should be embracing...