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Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore’s Law, with a little help from the Feds

The company is aiming to produce its first silicon wafers by 2028 and have its first commercial system online by 2029.

This AI Model Can Intuit How the Physical World Works

The V-JEPA system uses ordinary videos to understand the physics of the real world.

After you check out your Spotify Wrapped 2025, explore these copycats

Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature just dropped, giving listeners a fun, personalized summary of their listening habits. It has gained immense popularity over the years, and as a result, many companies have seized the opportunity to create similar year-in-review experiences, offering users a recap of their habits, preferences, or interactions from the past year. Here are […]

Why Tehran Is Running Out of Water

Science

Because of shifting storms and sweltering summers, Iran’s capital faces a future “Day Zero” when the taps run dry.

The US Won’t Sanction China for Salt Typhoon Hacking

Security

Plus: Officials warn of a disturbingly stealthy Chinese malware specimen, a CISA nomination stalls, and more.

Security News This Week: Oh Crap, Kohler’s Toilet Cameras Aren’t Really End-to-End Encrypted

Security

Plus: The Trump administration declines to issue sanctions over Salt Typhoon’s hacking spree, officials warn of a disturbingly stealthy Chinese malware specimen, and more.

WIRED Roundup: DOGE Isn’t Dead, Facebook Dating Is Real, and Amazon’s AI Ambitions

Business

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you the news of the week, then dive into how some DOGE operatives are still at work in the federal government—despite reports claiming otherwise.

ChatGPT’s user growth has slowed, report finds

ChatGPT's global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini's users grew by about 30%.

The New York Times is suing Perplexity for copyright infringement

The New York Times filed a copyright lawsuit against Perplexity, joining other publishers using legal action as leverage to force AI companies into licensing deals that compensate content creators.

Here’s What You Should Know About Launching an AI Startup

Business

AI startups say the promise of turning dazzling models into useful products is harder than anyone expected. Three founders discuss what it takes.

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