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An SEC Dissenter Says the Regulator Must Ease Off Crypto 01.05.2023 10:31

The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a hard line on digital assets. One of its own commissioners says it’s going too far. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Tips for Using ChatGPT to Brainstorm Better 28.04.2023 8:38

Artificial intelligence can be a font of inspiration. Here’s how to use OpenAI’s AI chatbot the next time you’re spitballing ideas. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Fatal Bear Attack Fuels a Fight Over Rewilding 27.04.2023 6:42

The death of a jogger in northern Italy has turned the reintroduction of bears into a fraught political issue. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Internet That Tucker Carlson Built 26.04.2023 11:52

The former Fox News host didn’t just fuel far-right politics in the US. His rants have fed conspiracy theorists and extremists all over the world. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hacker Group Names Are Now Absurdly Out of Control 25.04.2023 12:07

Pumpkin Sandstorm. Spandex Tempest. Charming Kitten. Is this really how we want to name the hackers wreaking havoc worldwide? Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The War on Passwords Enters a Chaotic New Phase 24.04.2023 7:53

The transition from traditional logins to cryptographic passkeys is getting messy. But don’t worry—there’s a plan. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During First Orbital Test Flight 21.04.2023 9:51

After achieving liftoff, the Starship vehicle failed to separate from its Super Heavy booster rocket. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some Glimpse AGI in ChatGPT. Others Call It a Mirage 20.04.2023 13:49

A new generation of AI algorithms can feel like they’re reaching artificial general intelligence—but it’s not clear how to measure that. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Covid Exposure Apps Are Headed for a Mass Extinction Event 19.04.2023 11:14

The US government will pull the plug on the servers powering the nation’s Covid notifications on May 11. States aren’t rushing to boot up replacements. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Montana’s Looming TikTok Ban Is a Dangerous Tipping Point 18.04.2023 8:33

The state is poised to be the first in the US to block downloads of the popular app, which could ignite a precarious chain reaction for digital rights. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Wants to Close an ‘SUV Loophole’ That Supersized Cars 17.04.2023 9:50

A new proposal from the EPA would make it less attractive for automakers to build big vehicles. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What the End of HBO Max—and the Rise of ‘Max’—Means for Streaming 14.04.2023 9:06

After a year of promises, a confusing rollout of the streaming supergiant shows where we are today. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A European Space Probe Sets Its Sights on the Jupiter System 13.04.2023 9:37

The Juice spacecraft will zoom in on the moon Ganymede, which might have a habitable ocean deep underground. Read the article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Race to Decarbonize America Needs More Workers 12.04.2023 11:09

The US already has all the technology needed to rapidly bring down carbon emissions. The trouble is finding enough people to install it all. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Read the article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lyft’s Vibe Shift Signals the End of the Gig Economy Dream 11.04.2023 9:26

The company's founders promised good vibes and greener cities. Now they’re stepping down, and the new CEO is focused on saving the business. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Read the article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

America’s Tornadoes Are Evolving, Fast 10.04.2023 8:19

Scientists are hesitant to blame climate change, but varying weather conditions are causing new and troubling tornado patterns. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI Video Generators Are Nearing a Crucial Tipping Point 07.04.2023 8:07

Video memes made with algorithms are suddenly everywhere. Their sudden proliferation may herald an imminent explosion in the technology's capability. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Read the article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Palantir’s Plan to Decipher the Mysteries of Long Covid 06.04.2023 5:40

The tech giant is helping researchers and clinicians decipher vast amounts of data generated by people with persistent symptoms. Read the article here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Toxic Time Bomb Is Ticking in the Arctic 05.04.2023 10:25

Thousands of contaminated sites are sitting on permafrost that'll soon thaw, a looming disaster that could spread beyond the region. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s Indictment Marks a Historic Reckoning 04.04.2023 10:22

A Manhattan grand jury has issued the first-ever indictment of a former US president. Buckle up for whatever happens next. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your Next Landlord Could Be 100 Random People 03.04.2023 14:53

Startups are buying properties and wooing first-time real estate investors to buy shares. The model could have real repercussions for renters. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia Is Waging War on Ukraine’s Hospitals 31.03.2023 6:08

Missiles, mines, and supply shortages are testing the resilience of Ukraine’s medical staff, but they won’t back down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trans-American Race to Build Chargers for Electric Trucks 30.03.2023 9:32

Startups and investors are rushing to build networks of charging stations. But it’s still unclear when—or if—battery-powered big rigs will rule the roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Time Is It on the Moon? 29.03.2023 9:57

Lunar astronauts will need to synchronize their watches on future missions. But on a rock that rotates much slower than Earth, time gets weird fast. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crypto Was Afraid to Show Its Face at SXSW 2023 28.03.2023 8:18

Any mention of crypto was deliberately veiled at this year’s festival. And that strategy might catch on. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices