Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia
As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online.
My X Account Was Hijacked to Sell a Fake WIRED Memecoin. Then Came the Backlash
Earlier this year, a hacker used my X account to hawk a fraudulent WIRED-branded crypto coin. After they pulled the rug on investors, I faced the aftermath.
Buy Now or Pay More Later? ‘Macroeconomic Uncertainty’ Has Shoppers Anxious
President Trump’s tariffs have started pushing prices higher. Tech giants and ecommerce strategists offer some clues on when to buy.
Trump, Cryptocurrency, and the Real Winners and Losers
Is Trump selling access to the administration in exchange for cryptocoins? On today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about the ethical concerns associated with TRUMP coin.
Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
After pleading guilty to two counts of fraud, the founder of failed cryptocurrency platform Celsius will serve 12 years in federal prison.
Donald Trump’s UK Trade Deal Could Secure Jaguar’s Resurrection
A US deal to drop car tariffs from 25 to 10 percent could bolster UK luxury car sales—but only for the first 100,000 vehicles. This is particularly welcome news for Jaguar Land Rover.
Singapore’s Vision for AI Safety Bridges the US-China Divide
In a rare moment of global consensus, AI researchers from the US, Europe, and Asia came together in Singapore to form a plan for researching AI risks.
A ‘Trump Card Visa’ Is Already Showing Up in Immigration Forms
Donald Trump has proposed launching a “gold card” program offering US residency for $5 million. Elon Musk’s DOGE has begun rolling out the technology to enable it.
OpenAI and the FDA Are Holding Talks About Using AI In Drug Evaluation
High-ranking OpenAI employees have met with the FDA multiple times in recent weeks to discuss AI and a project called cderGPT.
Amazon Has Made a Robot With a Sense of Touch
Vulcan, a robot with tactile senses, is a step toward automating more of picking and stowing work done by humans inside Amazon’s fulfillment centers.