Candidates Are Signing a Pact Promising Action on Data Centers and AI Safety
More than 15 politicians from across the country have signed on to the AI Pact, vowing to regulate data centers and AI. “We’ve got to get this right,” says Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn.
Meta Will Pay Up to $16.7 Billion to Settle Its Social Media Harms Case—and That’s Not All
In addition to sending billions of dollars to states, Meta will make substantive changes to its platforms as part of a landmark settlement.
PeopleFinders’ New Website Runs Background Checks on Your Dates
The site, called Stud or Dud, helps daters dig up dirt on potential paramours. It’s fueled by the same public data as PeopleFinders.com—and comes with many of the same concerns.
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Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.
AI Slop Is Ruining Cute Animals on the Internet
Pet owners, rescue agencies, and wildlife groups are calling for new safeguards as AI makes it harder to tell whether animals, from polar bears to house cats, are real or fake.
Green Chef Meal Kit Review (2026): Great Ingredients, Layered Flavor
HelloFresh’s organic meal kit Green Chef offers transparent sourcing, layered cooking, and trustworthy gluten-free dishes.
How Ikea Turned a Controller Thumbstick Into the Star of Its Xbox Gaming Range
Xbox and Ikea collab alert! This unique nine-piece collection for gamers arrives this fall and has a slew of Easter eggs.
A Mutation Is Making It Easier for Drug-Resistant Malaria to Spread
New findings shed light on what’s making the parasite less treatable using the drug that’s considered a first line of defense.
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