Tag Archives: Wired

Telegram’s Bans on Extremist Channels Aren’t Really Bans

A WIRED analysis of more than 100 restricted channels shows these communities remain active, and content shared within them often spreads to channels accessible to the public.

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A Damning Report Claims a Major Gig Economy Union Had a Culture of Abuse and Toxicity

An independent report obtained by WIRED claims a UK union that won a major case against Uber mistreated its staff and grappled with incidents of racism. Two of its most senior figures have now stepped down.

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Tesla Is Suing Sweden

Unions are boycotting Tesla’s business operations in Sweden to pressure it to sign an agreement with its workers. Now Tesla has decided to sue.

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The US Wants Vietnam to Be Its New Tech Best Friend

Teaming up with Vietnam may help the US lessen its dependence on China’s tech supply chain. But decoupling from a chipmaking giant like China won’t be easy.

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The Problems Lurking in Hollywood’s Historic AI Deal

The terms the Screen Actors Guild negotiated with Hollywood studios put historic AI guardrails in place, but they may not be able to protect performers.

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4 Tips to Spot Misinformation on the Web

Don’t believe everything you read on social media.

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China Tried to Keep Kids Off Social Media. Now the Elderly Are Hooked

As smartphone costs fall and society becomes more atomized, China’s elderly are using apps like Douyin to find connection and companionship. Many feel they have no choice.

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Hard Drives, YouTube, and Murder: India’s Dark History of Digital Hate

India’s next election will be partly decided online. But even before the internet reached the country’s rural regions, divisive videos were distributed using hard drives and laptops.

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YouTube and Reels Could Decide India’s Elections

Major political parties in India are courting social media influencers to reach rural voters, paying for reach and dodging tough questions.

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Sam Altman’s Second Coming Sparks New Fears of the AI Apocalypse

Five days of chaos at OpenAI revealed weaknesses in the company’s self-governance. That worries people who believe AI poses an existential risk and proponents of AI regulation.

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