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OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK
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OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK

As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the loss all over the world.
OpenAI’s President Gave Millions to Trump. He Says It’s for Humanity

OpenAI’s President Gave Millions to Trump. He Says It’s for Humanity

In an interview with WIRED, Greg Brockman says his political donations support OpenAI's mission—even if some employees at the company disagree.
I Loved My OpenClaw AI Agent&-Until It Turned on Me

I Loved My OpenClaw AI Agent—Until It Turned on Me

I used the viral AI helper to order groceries, sort emails, and negotiate deals. Then it decided to scam me.
AI Industry Rivals Are Teaming Up on a Startup Accelerator

AI Industry Rivals Are Teaming Up on a Startup Accelerator

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and a host of other major tech companies have found common ground in F/ai, a new startup accelerator based out of Paris.
OpenAI Abandons ‘io’ Branding for Its AI Hardware

OpenAI Abandons ‘io’ Branding for Its AI Hardware

A court filing in a trademark lawsuit reveals OpenAI won't use the name “io” for its AI hardware device, which isn't expected to ship until 2027.
Jeffrey Epstein Advised an Elon Musk Associate on Taking Tesla Private

Jeffrey Epstein Advised an Elon Musk Associate on Taking Tesla Private

The financier recommended adding Margaret Thatcher to Tesla’s board, even though she had been dead for five years.
More Than 800 Google Workers Urge Company to Cancel Any Contracts With ICE and CBP

More Than 800 Google Workers Urge Company to Cancel Any Contracts With ICE and CBP

The campaign is among the largest anti-ICE protests by workers at a single company since federal agents shot and killed two people in Minneapolis last month.
A Landmark Social Media Addiction Case Puts Big Tech on Trial

A Landmark Social Media Addiction Case Puts Big Tech on Trial

Juries will soon hear arguments in a case against Meta and Google that could reshape social media protections for kids.
How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China

How iPhones Made a Surprising Comeback in China

Huawei’s and Xiaomi’s flagship devices are packed with impressive features, but Apple is dominating the Chinese smartphone market again—for now.
Zillow Has Gone Wild&-for AI

Zillow Has Gone Wild—for AI

As the housing market stalls, Zillow’s CEO sees AI as “an ingredient rather than a threat” that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.
Salesforce Workers Circulate Open Letter Urging CEO Marc Benioff to Denounce ICE

Salesforce Workers Circulate Open Letter Urging CEO Marc Benioff to Denounce ICE

The letter comes after Benioff joked at a company event on Monday that ICE was monitoring international employees in attendance, sparking immediate backlash.
The Only Thing Standing Between Humanity and AI Apocalypse Is … Claude?

The Only Thing Standing Between Humanity and AI Apocalypse Is … Claude?

As AI systems grow more powerful, Anthropic’s resident philosopher says the startup is betting Claude itself can learn the wisdom needed to avoid disaster.
Uncanny Valley: Tech Elites in the Epstein Files, Musk’s Mega Merger, and a Crypto Scam Compound

Uncanny Valley: Tech Elites in the Epstein Files, Musk’s Mega Merger, and a Crypto Scam Compound

Several big names in tech turned up in the Epstein files. In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts break down what it all means and catch you up on other big stories of the week.
Meta Goes to Trial in a New Mexico Child Safety Case. Here’s What’s at Stake

Meta Goes to Trial in a New Mexico Child Safety Case. Here’s What’s at Stake

Attorney general Raúl Torrez is accusing the tech giant of failing to protect minors on Facebook and Instagram.
TikTok Data Center Outage Triggers Trust Crisis for New US Owners

TikTok Data Center Outage Triggers Trust Crisis for New US Owners

The technical failure coincided with TikTok’s ownership transition, leading users to question whether videos criticizing ICE raids in Minnesota were being intentionally censored.
Meta Seeks to Bar Mentions of Mental Health&-and Zuckerberg’s Harvard Past&-From Child Safety Trial

Meta Seeks to Bar Mentions of Mental Health—and Zuckerberg’s Harvard Past—From Child Safety Trial

The trial starts soon in New Mexico’s case against Meta—and the company is pulling out all the stops to protect its reputation.
Elon Musk’s Grok ‘Undressing’ Problem Isn’t Fixed

Elon Musk’s Grok ‘Undressing’ Problem Isn’t Fixed

X has placed more restrictions on Grok’s ability to generate explicit AI images, but tests show that the updates have created a patchwork of limitations that fail to fully address the issue.
Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei Believes the Market Will Reward Safe AI

Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei Believes the Market Will Reward Safe AI

The Trump administration might think regulation is killing the AI industry, but Anthropic president Daniela Amodei disagrees.
The Rare Earth Metal Driving Tensions Between the US and China

The Rare Earth Metal Driving Tensions Between the US and China

Yttrium plays a critical role in everything from aircraft engines to semiconductors. China controls the vast majority of the market—and that’s not changing any time soon.
Europe Is Bending the Knee to the US on Tech Policy

Europe Is Bending the Knee to the US on Tech Policy

The Trump administration’s pressure on European regulators is having an impact, with fewer restrictions on Big Tech and canceled measures.
People Who Say They’re Experiencing AI Psychosis Beg the FTC for Help

People Who Say They’re Experiencing AI Psychosis Beg the FTC for Help

The Federal Trade Commission received 200 complaints mentioning ChatGPT between November 2022 and August 2025. Several attributed delusions, paranoia, and spiritual crises to the chatbot.
The Dollar Is Facing an End to Its Dominance

The Dollar Is Facing an End to Its Dominance

Questions around the reliability of the US greenback are dulling the luster of what was the world’s currency of trade. New, global alternatives are emerging.
In Cryptoland, Memecoin Fever Gives Way to a Stablecoin Boom

In Cryptoland, Memecoin Fever Gives Way to a Stablecoin Boom

In a year that began with a memecoin trading frenzy, stablecoins have emerged as the respectable face of the crypto industry.
Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Crypto Magnate Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

The founder of Terraform Labs was sentenced today for lying about “experimental” coins that blew a $40 billion hole in the crypto economy.
Circle’s Jeremy Allaire: We’re Building an ‘Economic OS’ for the AI Era

Circle’s Jeremy Allaire: We’re Building an ‘Economic OS’ for the AI Era

The cofounder and CEO of Circle says “money as an app platform” is the next step in a digital-based global economic system that’s right around the corner.
ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations

ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations

A new federal filing from ICE demonstrates how commercial tools are increasingly being considered by the government for law enforcement and surveillance.
Billion-Dollar Data Centers Are Taking Over the World

Billion-Dollar Data Centers Are Taking Over the World

The battle for AI dominance has left a large footprint—and it’s only getting bigger and more expensive.
AMD CEO Lisa Su Says Concerns About an AI Bubble Are Overblown

AMD CEO Lisa Su Says Concerns About an AI Bubble Are Overblown

Lisa Su leads Nvidia’s biggest rival in the AI chip market. When asked at WIRED’s Big Interview event if AI is a bubble, the company’s CEO said, “Emphatically, from my perspective, no.”
Ruby Is Not a Serious Programming Language

Ruby Is Not a Serious Programming Language

Ruby survives on affection, not utility. Let's move on.
How China’s ‘Crystal Capital’ Cornered the Market on a Western Obsession

How China’s ‘Crystal Capital’ Cornered the Market on a Western Obsession

Decades ago, Donghai was a backwater county. Today, thanks to an army of 24/7 livestreamers, it orchestrates a multibillion-dollar global industry.
The US Will Prioritize Visa Processing for Fans With World Cup Tickets

The US Will Prioritize Visa Processing for Fans With World Cup Tickets

In the face of heavy travel restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, the United States announced that soccer fans going to the World Cup will enjoy a certain priority for processing tourist visa.
A Journey Into the Heart of Labubu

A Journey Into the Heart of Labubu

I made an epic trek across four countries to answer one question: Why is the world going mad for a plushie monster?
The Unexpected Winners of Trump’s Trade War

The Unexpected Winners of Trump’s Trade War

Americans are now hit with tariffs when they shop from overseas sellers on eBay and Etsy. Shein and Temu had months to get ahead of the curve.
How Elon Musk Won His No Good, Very Bad Year

How Elon Musk Won His No Good, Very Bad Year

The billionaire’s involvement with the Trump administration and DOGE had deep impacts on Tesla’s bottom line. But Elon Musk was still able to turn his attention to SpaceX.
Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package

Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package

The unprecedented payday will go into full effect by 2035—as long as Tesla hits ambitious financial and production targets.
How to Keep Subways and Trains Cool in an Ever Hotter World

How to Keep Subways and Trains Cool in an Ever Hotter World

As temperatures increase, trains and subways are becoming unendurable. Potential solutions include everything from cooling tunnels with water to painting rolling stock—but there’s no magic fix.
Spit On, Sworn At, and Undeterred: What It’s Like to Own a Cybertruck

Spit On, Sworn At, and Undeterred: What It’s Like to Own a Cybertruck

“We were the targets.” WIRED spoke to seven Tesla Cybertruck owners about their most controversial purchase and why they’re proud to drive it.
China’s Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World

China’s Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World

A global onslaught of cheap Chinese green power is upending everything in its path. No one is ready for its repercussions.
Chinese EV Batteries Are Eating the World

Chinese EV Batteries Are Eating the World

China’s lithium batteries aren’t always “made in China.” Companies like BYD and CATL are building factories on nearly every continent.
China Dives in on the World’s First Wind-Powered Undersea Data Center

China Dives in on the World’s First Wind-Powered Undersea Data Center

The $226 million project uses ocean breezes and seawater to stay cool.
Inside Intel's Hail Mary to Reclaim Chip Dominance

Inside Intel's Hail Mary to Reclaim Chip Dominance

The struggling American chipmaker is betting that a new plant and fresh product line will help turn around its fortunes.