What you can do about the government data that’s disappearing
People rely on data from federal agencies every day – often without realizing it. Rural residents use groundwater level data from the U.S. geological survey’s National Water Information…
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Government Staffing Cuts Have Fueled an Ant-Smuggling Boom
These sellers do brisk business online. On mainstream platforms like Ebay, they often upcharge novice antkeepers, the same trafficker tells WIRED; more sophisticated hobbyists buy and sell…
Trump eyes US government stakes in other chip makers that received Chips Act funds: sources
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is looking into the federal government taking equity stakes in computer chip manufacturers that receive Chips Act funding to build factories in the…
Decoding Palantir, the Most Mysterious Company in Silicon Valley
This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about one of the most notorious American corporations. So what does Palantir actually do? Source link
A DOGE AI Tool Called SweetREX Is Coming to Slash US Government Regulation
Efforts to gut regulation across the US government using AI are well underway. On Wednesday, the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Office of Management and Budget hosted a…
Trump, Schumer offer warning signs of clash to come on government funding
President Trump said Wednesday that he would meet with Democratic congressional leaders to discuss government funding ahead of the end-of-September deadline, even though he believes…
WIRED Roundup: What’s Behind OpenAI’s Government Partnership?
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the week’s news, from bitcoin miners trying to beat Trump’s tariffs to OpenAI's new deal with the US government. Source link
OpenAI Announces Massive US Government Partnership
OpenAI is partnering with the US government to make its leading frontier models available to federal employees. Under the agreement, federal agencies can access OpenAI’s models for $1 for…
Join Us for WIRED’s AI Power Summit
The strength and capabilities of generative AI are accelerating at a dizzying pace. If you’re finding it difficult to keep up, we get it. That’s why WIRED is hosting its first AI Power…
The weirdest Venmo request yet: The U.S. government
Next time you Venmo a pal for that dinner from the other night, consider tossing a few bucks to the federal government. The U.S. government operates a website that lets anyone donate…
Trump Says He’s ‘Getting Rid of Woke’ and Dismisses Copyright Concerns in AI Policy Speech
President Trump announced that the United States’ stance on intellectual property and AI would be a “commonsense application” that does not force AI companies to pay for each piece of…
How government partnerships with nonprofits are changing under Trump
Dawn Price signs rent checks worth about $160,000 every month for 79 people that her nonprofit helps house in Laguna Beach, California. Usually, she logs into an online portal to withdraw…
Hong Kong government proposes first ride-hailing regulation
The Hong Kong government laid out proposals on Tuesday (Jul 15) to regulate ride-hailing platforms, such as Uber, following years of talks and complaints from the city’s licensed taxi…
Trump says he wants to deport 'the worst of the worst.' Government data tells another story
President Donald Trump has pledged to deport "the worst of the worst." He frequently speaks at public appearances about the countless "dangerous criminals" - among them murderers, rapists…
Singaporean Man, 23, Arrested for His Suspected Involvement in Government Official Impersonation Scam
A 23-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, July 9, for his suspected involvement in several cases of government official impersonation scam ("GOIS"). The Singapore Police Force (SPF)…
Tornado Cash Made Crypto Anonymous. Now One of Its Creators Faces Trial
A large portion of the trial, legal experts say, will focus on whether Storm intended for Tornado Cash to be used for illicit means, whether he knew that it was used to launder stolen…
GDP Is Not the Problem, Government Regulations Are
Rather than scrapping a proven economic measure, conservatives should focus on dismantling the regulatory barriers that hinder prosperity. Source link
‘People Are Going to Die’: A Malnutrition Crisis Looms in the Wake of USAID Cuts
Edesia had to lay off 10 percent of its staff in March as USAID was dismantled; Salem says that it took “many, many, many weeks” for the company to receive partial payment owed by the US…
It’s Time to End Government Unions’ Post-<i>Janus</i> Coercion
The Supreme Court has a chance to put some teeth on its ruling that workers can’t be compelled to pay dues. Source link
Trump says federal government will send aid to flood ravaged areas of Texas
President Trump described the deadly floods in Texas as "terrible" and "shocking" and said the government would be sending federal aid. Source link
Like Government? Hug a Billionaire
Progressives despise rich people until they really need one on hand. Source link
These geeks are building an early warning system for disappearing government data
To a certain brand of policy wonk, January 31, 2025, is a day that will live in infamy. It had been nearly two weeks since President Donald Trump took office for the second time—days that…
Ivory Coast Storytelling Takes Center Stage at SICA as Government Backs Next-Gen Creators
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In the glittering ballroom of Abidjan’s Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, the pulse of Ivorian creativity was palpable as the 2025 edition of the International Salon for…
Senator Blackburn Pulls Support for AI Moratorium in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Amid Backlash
As Congress races to pass President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” it’s also sprinting to placate the many haters of the bill’s “AI moratorium” provision which originally required a…