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April 20, 2023 Some Glimpse AGI in ChatGPT. Others Call It a Mirage
A new generation of AI algorithms can feel like they’re reaching artificial general intelligence—but it’s not clear how to measure that. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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14 min
April 19, 2023 Covid Exposure Apps Are Headed for a Mass Extinction Event
The US government will pull the plug on the servers powering the nation’s Covid notifications on May 11. States aren’t rushing to boot up replacements. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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12 min
April 18, 2023 Montana’s Looming TikTok Ban Is a Dangerous Tipping Point
The state is poised to be the first in the US to block downloads of the popular app, which could ignite a precarious chain reaction for digital rights. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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9 min
April 17, 2023 The US Wants to Close an ‘SUV Loophole’ That Supersized Cars
A new proposal from the EPA would make it less attractive for automakers to build big vehicles. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

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10 min
April 14, 2023 What the End of HBO Max—and the Rise of ‘Max’—Means for Streaming
After a year of promises, a confusing rollout of the streaming supergiant shows where we are today. Check back in tomorrow to hear more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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10 min
April 13, 2023 A European Space Probe Sets Its Sights on the Jupiter System
The Juice spacecraft will zoom in on the moon Ganymede, which might have a habitable ocean deep underground.
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10 min
April 12, 2023 The Race to Decarbonize America Needs More Workers
The US already has all the technology needed to rapidly bring down carbon emissions. The trouble is finding enough people to install it all. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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12 min
April 11, 2023 Lyft’s Vibe Shift Signals the End of the Gig Economy Dream
The company's founders promised good vibes and greener cities. Now they’re stepping down, and the new CEO is focused on saving the business. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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10 min
April 10, 2023 America’s Tornadoes Are Evolving, Fast
Scientists are hesitant to blame climate change, but varying weather conditions are causing new and troubling tornado patterns. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.

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9 min
April 07, 2023 AI Video Generators Are Nearing a Crucial Tipping Point
Video memes made with algorithms are suddenly everywhere. Their sudden proliferation may herald an imminent explosion in the technology's capability. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com.
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9 min

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