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OpenAI Backs Down on Restructuring Amid Pushback

“The nonprofit will control and also be a large shareholder of the PBC, giving the nonprofit better resources to support many benefits,” OpenAI’s blog post said. “Our mission remains the same, and the PBC will have the same mission.” Delaware attorney general Kathy Jennings said in a statement to WIRED that she is encouraged by

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Uber and WeRide set their robotaxi sights on 15 more cities

Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide plan to expand a commercial robotaxi partnership and bring the service to another 15 cities over the next five years. The expansion comes five months after the two companies launched a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi.  The companies said the expansion will include cities in Europe. Under

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Google launches 100 Zeroes TV and movie production initiative

Last month, the new season of the dystopian sci-fi series Black Mirror was released on Netflix to critical acclaim. However, while most viewers enjoyed Season 7, a few social media posts went viral wondering what a show with an optimistic view on tech would look like. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading

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FEMA Is Ending Door-to-Door Canvassing in Disaster Areas

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making significant changes to how it will respond to disasters on the ground this season, including ending federal door-to-door canvassing of survivors in disaster areas, WIRED has learned. A memo reviewed by WIRED, dated May 2 and addressed to regional FEMA leaders from Cameron Hamilton, a senior official performing

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What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor

Mistral AI, the French company behind AI assistant Le Chat and several foundational models, is officially regarded as one of France’s most promising tech startups and is arguably the only European company that could compete with OpenAI. But compared to its $6 billion valuation, its global market share is still relatively low.  However, the recent

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Alison Brie and Dave Franco get way too close in sickening ‘Together’ trailer

Alison Brie and Dave Franco give a whole new meaning to “too close to comfort” in the nauseating trailer for Neon’s Together, which is sure to cook up summer scares for horror fans. Written and directed by Michael Shanks, Together made waves at 2025’s Sundance Film Festival. The film stars real-life couple Brie and Franco

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9 Best Carpet Cleaners (2025): Budget, Spot Cleaners, Hard Floors

There is a lot to think about when shopping for or using a carpet cleaner, such as how much space you’ll need for storage and whether you should rent or buy. Here are some tips to keep in mind. Carpet cleaners are heavy and bulky, especially when filled with water. They can be harder to

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Google is making TV and movies to convince you that tech is not evil

Google is reportedly spinning up a film and TV production project called 100 Zeroes. According to a report from Business Insider, this initiative is intended to make young audiences feel more positively about Google’s products, as well as tech at large. Like Apple’s TV shows, where actors will use MacBooks and iPhones with clearly visible

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Mother’s Day gifts from Ban.do: Vases, mugs, & more

SHOP VASES, MUGS, AND MORE: Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Browse Ban.do’s fun and colorful collection of unique vases, cheerful mugs, and gifts at Amazon, all for $30 or less. Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re still scrambling to find something that doesn’t scream “I forgot,” you might want to

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Take a Tour of All the Essential Features in ChatGPT

Hello WIRED subscribers! Thank you to everyone who attended our most recent AI Unlocked webinar. I really enjoyed our lively discussion about ChatGPT’s software features and wish I could have answered even more of your questions about using generative AI tools. I really enjoyed the questions about what ChatGPT can do beyond just chatting. Image

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