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AI safeguards improving, says UK government-backed body

Inaugural AI Security Institute report claims that safeguards in place to ensure AI models behave as intended seem to be improving

‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu on ‘What Makes Art Beautiful’ in the AI Era

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you our conversation with Jon M. Chu from WIRED’s Big Interview event, fresh on the heels of directing Wicked: For Good.

Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach

Security

Federal records show CBP is moving from testing small drones to making them standard surveillance tools, expanding a network that can follow activity in real time and extend well beyond the border.

How to Watch the Final Meteor Shower of 2025

Science

Conditions in the US should be perfect for the final meteor shower of 2025, with no moonlight present to interfere with spotting shooting stars.

People Are Paying to Get Their Chatbots High on ‘Drugs’

An online marketplace is selling code modules that simulate the effects of cannabis, ketamine, cocaine, ayahuasca, and alcohol when they are uploaded to ChatGPT.

Apple Engineers Are Inspecting Bacon Packaging to Help Level Up US Manufacturers

Business

Initial participants in the new Apple Manufacturing Academy tell WIRED that the tech giant’s surprising frankness and hands-on support are already benefiting their bottom lines.

Jilted Fujitsu replaced by Netcompany in HMRC relationship

Computing

Troubled Fujitsu replaced by Netcompany on trading service as HMRC begins to move its outsourcing away from scandal-hit firm

Former Neuralink Exec Launches Organ Preservation Effort

Science

Science Corporation, founded by Neuralink’s first president, Max Hodak, has unveiled a prototype machine to extend the life of organs for longer periods.