Consumer technology has trained users to expect and deal with crashes and other bugs. When the whole world runs on AI, the inevitable glitches will have greater consequences.
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Google Tweaked Search to Comply With EU Rules. Yelp Says It Makes Results Even More Unfair
Google says its new designs comply with the Digital Markets Act, which bars platforms from favoring their own tools. Yelp says tests show one tweak made people even more likely to stick with Google.
Intel’s CEO Says AI Is the Key to the Company’s Comeback
Pat Gelsinger says that Intel’s renewed investment in cutting-edge manufacturing technology will allow it to become a leading supplier of AI chips. Microsoft is already onboard.
Intel’s AI Reboot Is the Future of US Chipmaking
The biggest chipmaker in the US is hoping that generative AI—and US government concern about China’s tech ambitions—will revitalize its business.
When My Country Invaded Ukraine, I Faced a Choice: Give Me Propaganda or Give Me Death
Should I flee to a world where the truth might kill me—or seek peace in Russian censorship?
Help, My Friend Got Me a Dumb AI-Generated Present
WIRED’s advice columnist on the true purpose of gift giving.
Google’s AI Boss Says Scale Only Gets You So Far
In an interview with WIRED, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the biggest breakthroughs in AI are yet to come—and will take more than just chips.
Air Canada Has to Honor a Refund Policy Its Chatbot Made Up
The airline tried to argue that it shouldn’t be liable for anything its chatbot says.
Sierra Says Conversational AI Will Kill Apps and Websites
Sierra hopes every company will use its empathetic AI chatbots for customer interactions.
ChatGPT vs. Gemini: Which AI Chatbot Subscription Is Right for You?
Everyone wants your $20 per month for access to their best AI chatbot. Who gets it depends on what features are important to you.