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I Failed Two Captcha Tests This Week. Am I Still Human?
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on whether modern tech makes people behave more like bots.
WIRED’s spiritual advice columnist on whether modern tech makes people behave more like bots.
Confessions of a Viral AI Writer
Despite my success with AI-generated stories, I’m not sure they are good for writers—or writing itself.
Despite my success with AI-generated stories, I’m not sure they are good for writers—or writing itself.
What an AI-Generated Medieval Village Means for the Future of Art
Spiral Town, which has jumped from Reddit to X to everywhere, is helping to usher in a hopeful but increasingly dangerous era of artificiality.
Spiral Town, which has jumped from Reddit to X to everywhere, is helping to usher in a hopeful but increasingly dangerous era of artificiality.
Why Do Video Games Want Me to Be a War Criminal?
I’ve recently come to terms with the fact that I enjoy killing people and eating them (in Stellaris).
I’ve recently come to terms with the fact that I enjoy killing people and eating them (in Stellaris).
The Kids Don’t Want to Go to College Anymore, and Why Would They?
Journalist and author Paul Tough tells us about what’s driving rising tuition fees, lower enrollment, and the myth of college as an equalizer in the US.
Journalist and author Paul Tough tells us about what’s driving rising tuition fees, lower enrollment, and the myth of college as an equalizer in the US.
The Biggest Revelations From the Microsoft Xbox Leaks
Microsoft has traditionally been very tight-lipped about its Xbox and gaming plans. A new leak just opened the floodgates.
Microsoft has traditionally been very tight-lipped about its Xbox and gaming plans. A new leak just opened the floodgates.
‘What the Fuck Was This?’: Behind the 1984 ‘Dune’ Promotional Tour
Four gala premieres, a very excited cast, and David Lynch at the White House with the Reagans—Dune had a lot going for it. And a lot working against it.
Four gala premieres, a very excited cast, and David Lynch at the White House with the Reagans—Dune had a lot going for it. And a lot working against it.
Explore the Ancient Aztec Capital in This Lifelike 3D Rendering
We spoke with Thomas Kole, a digital artist who re-created the capital of the Aztec Empire in such detail that it looks like a living metropolis.
We spoke with Thomas Kole, a digital artist who re-created the capital of the Aztec Empire in such detail that it looks like a living metropolis.
40 Best Couch Co-Op Games (2023): PS4/5, Xbox, PC, Switch
Settle in for some bonding time. These are our favorite cooperative titles for two to eight players, all playable on a single TV.
Settle in for some bonding time. These are our favorite cooperative titles for two to eight players, all playable on a single TV.
The Squelchy, Messy Art of Video Game Sound Effects
Foley artist Joanna Fang powers up video games with her eclectic arsenal of sound-simulating weapons.
Foley artist Joanna Fang powers up video games with her eclectic arsenal of sound-simulating weapons.