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COBOL Is the Asbestos of Programming Languages
The most widely adopted computer language in history, COBOL is now causing a host of problems. It's also dangerously difficult to remove.
Wall Street Is Already Betting on Prediction Markets
As the legal war over how to regulate prediction markets rages on, financial institutions are embracing the industry anyway.
Every 39 seconds, a cyberattack occurs somewhere in the world. Behind the protection of global banks, hospitals, governments, and businesses lies a massive industry that most people never see —...
Graphic design is everywhere — from logos and websites to marketing campaigns and social media content. But what does a graphic designer actually do? In this episode of the MPS “Get to Know”...
When AI Companies Go to War, Safety Gets Left Behind
We were promised AI regulation and a race to the top. Now, we’re arguing about killer robots.
Yann LeCun Raises $1 Billion to Build AI That Understands the Physical World
Meta’s former chief AI scientist has long argued that human-level AI will come from mastering the physical world, not language. His new startup, AMI, aims to prove it.
‘Uncanny Valley’: Anthropic’s DOD Lawsuit, War Memes, and AI Coming for VC Jobs
In today’s episode, we discuss how the saga between Anthropic and the Department of Defense is far from over.
Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini
WIRED spoke with Nick Fox, Google’s SVP of knowledge and information, about how AI is changing the company’s advertising business.
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What would happen if shipping containers disappeared tomorrow? It sounds simple — just metal boxes used to move cargo. But in reality, shipping containers power nearly 90% of global trade and...
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What would happen if outsourcing suddenly disappeared from the global economy? Millions of businesses rely on outsourced services every day — from software development and IT support to...
Can AI Kill the Venture Capitalist?
VCs are betting that artificial intelligence will disrupt nearly every industry in the world. Are they prepared for it to disrupt their own?
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Is Stepping Down
Venture capitalist Toni Schneider will take over as interim CEO as Bluesky’s board of directors hunts for a permanent replacement.