Category: Fast Forward

A new analysis shows that “open source” AI tools like Llama 2 are still controlled by big tech companies in a number of ways.

In March a viral letter called for a pause on AI development, warning that algorithms could outsmart humanity—but many experts who signed on did not believe the technology poses an existential risk.

The outcry over Zoom’s tweak to its data policy shows how the race to build more powerful AI models creates new pressure to source training data—including by juicing it from users.

A new drilling technology promises to unlock a wealth of energy—without a fossil fuel in sight. Will Knight sits down with WIRED senior writer Gregory Barber to find out more.

The Pentagon’s embrace of military AI raises questions about what limits should be placed on the technology—and how to keep humans in control.

Robots like Sophia are impressive to look at, but don’t let their humanlike facial expressions trick you into thinking these machines are intelligent.

Elon Musk’s new venture aims to create AI that can “understand the universe” and challenge OpenAI. Right now it’s 11 male researchers with a lot of work to do.

Programming can be faster when algorithms help out, but there is evidence AI coding assistants also make bugs more common.