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WIRED senior correspondent Andy Greenberg got a late-night email from inside a Southeast Asian compound. The message: “I am a computer engineer being forced to work here. I want to help shut this down.” What happened next will blow your mind. Hear my convo with him.
Don’t vent to your coworker right after a Zoom or Teams call. Your spicy takes and complaints are likely being transcribed and emailed to the entire team.
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond basic tasks to transform core functions in the medical and legal fields, changing the expertise needed for highly-educated professionals.
Forget being replaced: companies are scrambling to hire and promote workers with AI skills. I’ve got the list in this podcast.
Yet another new research study is casting serious doubt on the idea that driving electric vehicles (EVs) has any positive effect on the environment.
Want to know what your kiddo is up to? Here’s the sneaky way in.
As Bitcoin’s price plummets and financial experts question its intrinsic value, the age-old asset, gold, is on the rise. Here’s the scoop.
Forgot to make dinner plans? Use these OpenTable and Google Maps tricks to score a table at the last minute.
Investigators originally said there was no footage. Nancy Guthrie’s Nest doorbell was disconnected, and she didn’t have a paid subscription. Then the FBI stepped in. I break down how they recovered the video from Google’s backend and what that means for your privacy.
Next, is your AI chatbot gaslighting you? New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill talked to over 100 psychologists about how these bots are fueling real-world delusions. It’s a must-listen.
Plus, in this episode: AI skills employers actually want, Waymo says its robotaxis get help from overseas, and the ChatGPT caricature trend.
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This Valentine’s Day comes with a warning: Long-distance online romance scams are swindling even the most savvy. Here are the clues.
Don’t let your dream vacation turn into a nightmare. Follow these rules to make sure that you’re not being played.
There’s a strange bias affecting iPhone users. We’ll call it the ‘green bubble stigma.’ Many of you instantly know what I’m describing.
Not only that, he wants to plop entire AI factories and data centers there. I cover more of Musk’s lunar factory plans. Plus, how the FBI found Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell cam footage, why you shouldn’t trust AI for financial advice, and Google Chrome’s secret dinosaur game. Another fun thing: How many years will a baby born today stare at a screen? You won’t believe the answer. Listen to it in this podcast!
Your security camera is only as smart as its vantage point. Here is your quick-start guide to the do’s and don’ts of professional-grade placement.
Two-thirds of people ask AI for financial guidance. Here’s why you shouldn’t.
Nearly 10% of Americans have been followed by a hidden device like an AirTag without their consent. In this episode of The Current, I’m showing you how to spot if you’ve got an unwanted tech stalker and exactly how to send it packing. Also checking out some genuinely cool AR glasses that turn your windshield into a sci-fi dashboard, plus the best tech deals you can find today. Five minutes to reclaim your privacy? Worth it. Let’s go.
MIT researchers figured out its signals bounce off your body. Here’s what that means for you.
Even without a subscription, your smart devices are constantly sending data to the cloud. Hear how.
Ring’s cute big game ad was just a cover. Their new AI ‘Search Party’ feature is officially turning neighborhood cameras into a massive surveillance web linked to law enforcement. I’ll show you the hidden setting to change right now to opt your home out of the network.
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Meta: Unsealed docs reveal executives were warned of 500k inappropriate messages sent to kids every single day.
J&J: AI-enhanced surgery bot linked to 10 patient injuries and a leaked brain fluid scandal.
Yikes: 1 in 3 Gen Z students admit to scrolling TikTok during sex (and some even answered a call from Mom).
The cold, hard truth: If the bot writes the whole song, it belongs to the public. Here is the legal secret to locking it down.
