WIRED

Business, Spoken

Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.

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WIRED

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Business

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Latest episode

Sep 4, 2024

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Episodes

11 Tips to Take Your ChatGPT Prompts to the Next Level 28.03.2023

Sure, anyone can use OpenAI’s chatbot. But with smart engineering, you can get way more interesting results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A US Agency Rejected Face Recognition—and Landed in Big Trouble 27.03.2023

Officials working on Login.gov, used to access dozens of government sites, worried about algorithmic bias. Their decision breached federal security rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How You Can Tell the AI Images of Trump’s Arrest Are Deepfakes 24.03.2023

Doctored images of the former US president went viral on Twitter. These are the telltale signs that they aren’t what they seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta Is Being Sued in Kenya, Again 23.03.2023

Moderators who handled Facebook and Instagram content allege they’ve been blacklisted after raising concerns about working conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senators Warn the Next US Bank Run Could Be Rigged 22.03.2023

Lawmakers call for an investigation into the SVB collapse, fearing hostile foreign governments will use social media to manipulate markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here Are the Skills You Need to Succeed in Tech in 2023 21.03.2023

First, stay human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USE 3/20 Crypto Faces a Banking Crisis. For Some, It’s a Conspiracy 20.03.2023

The collapse of crypto-friendly Silvergate and Signature Bank has left the industry scrambling to find anyone willing to work with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Ukraine, Crypto Finds a Purpose 17.03.2023

The UN’s refugee agency has partnered with blockchain and money transfer companies to get vital aid to people displaced by conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukrainians’ Google Searches Reveal a Year of Fear—and Hope 16.03.2023

Digital traces including social posts and search queries like “How many tank squadrons?” capture a population’s struggle to survive war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Silicon Valley Bank Contagion Is Just Beginning 15.03.2023

The collapse of SVB isn’t just a tech industry problem—and the rest of the world is about to find out why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, ChatGPT Is Coming for Your Office Job 14.03.2023

White-collar workers may soon face the AI disruption everyone’s been panicking about. But the news may be better than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WhatsApp Has Started a Fight With the UK About Encryption 13.03.2023

The head of the messaging app says a new law will undermine privacy. The government says it’s about protecting children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ChatGPT’s API Is Here. Let the AI Gold Rush Begin 10.03.2023

Businesses can now get paid for services built on the large language model, meaning chatbots are going to start appearing everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the Floppy Disk Just Won’t Die 09.03.2023

A surprising number of industries, from embroidery to aviation, still use floppy disks. But the supply is finally running out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What to Do When Your Boss Is Spying on You 08.03.2023

Employee monitoring increased with Covid-19’s remote work—and stuck around for back-to-the-office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Crypto Mixer Promises to Be Tornado Cash Without the Crime 07.03.2023

Privacy Pool founder says he can preserve users’ privacy while keeping money launderers and regulators at bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

India’s YouTube Vigilante Is Wanted for Murder 06.03.2023

Monu Manesar built a huge audience with violent content, but he’s far from the only sectarian streamer in Modi’s India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Video Games Are a New Propaganda Machine for Iran 03.03.2023

The state sponsors titles that cast it in a favorable light and punish indies for depicting a more complex vision of Iranian identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Apple Store Worker Is the New Face of US Labor Law Reform 02.03.2023

The company's anti-union tactics at retail outlets have drawn government scrutiny and are fueling a drive to get a new labor bill through Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Ukraine’s Trains Kept Running Despite Bombs, Blackouts, and Biden 01.03.2023

Since Russia’s full-scale assault began, Ukraine’s railways evacuated 4 million people and brought 300 foreign delegations to Kyiv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine’s War Brings Autonomous Weapons to the Front Lines 28.02.2023

Drones that can find their own targets already exist, making machine-versus-machine conflict just a software update away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amazon Has a Donkey Meat Problem 27.02.2023

The online retailer sells products meant for human consumption that contain donkey meat. A new lawsuit claims that’s illegal in California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alphabet Layoffs Hit Trash-Sorting Robots 24.02.2023

The company recently laid off thousands of human workers and is also shutting down a unit working on robots that learned to open doors and clean tables. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Generative AI Is Coming For the Lawyers 23.02.2023

Large law firms are using a tool made by OpenAI to research and write legal documents. What could go wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Startup’s Plan to Help Africa Lure Back Its AI Talent 22.02.2023

Lelapa is building a research lab to serve African businesses and nonprofits, with the hope that locally grown algorithms can better serve communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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