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A Patient May Be Free of HIV, Thanks to This Drug Jul 28, 2023

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Five people went into viral remission after stem cell transplants from donors with HIV resistance. A sixth patient received normal cells. Is an anti-inflammatory drug behind his recovery, instead? Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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Israel’s Tech Companies Are Fighting Netanyahu—or Leaving the Startup Nation Jul 27, 2023

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As protests rage over Israel’s controversial reforms to the supreme court, many tech companies have been moving their money and headquarters offshore. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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Beware Your ChatGPT Plugins Jul 26, 2023

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Third-party plugins boost ChatGPT’s capabilities. But security researchers say they add an extra layer of risk. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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Why These Surfers Want to Restore a Rainforest Jul 25, 2023

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In the rainy mountains along Ireland’s west coast, the nonprofit Hometree wants to bring back a temperate rainforest ecosystem that has been gone for centuries. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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The New Minstrels Are Here Jul 24, 2023

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AI-generated video and images are ushering in an ungovernable reality—where the remixing of stereotypes is not only accepted, but big business.

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Don’t Ask Dumb Robots If AI Will Destroy Humanity Jul 21, 2023

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Robots like Sophia are impressive to look at, but don’t let their humanlike facial expressions trick you into thinking these machines are intelligent. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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Want to Win a Chip War? You’re Gonna Need a Lot of Water Jul 20, 2023

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The US is spending billions to boost semiconductor manufacturing. For the new plants to crank out silicon chips, they need to source millions of gallons of ultrapure water. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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Pure Oxygen Speeds Up Learning. Can It Help Stroke Survivors Recover? Jul 19, 2023

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Relearning everyday tasks is difficult for people with brain trauma. Researchers want to know whether combining physical therapy with doses of oxygen will make the process easier. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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EV Sales Hit a Record in the US. Now Their Popularity May Be Waning Jul 18, 2023

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US drivers are on track to buy a record 1 million electric vehicles in 2023. But stocks of unsold EVs are now growing, suggesting the rush of early adopters is fading. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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The Heat Wave Scorching the US Is a Self-Perpetuating Monster Jul 17, 2023

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The current record highs in the US are thanks to a heat dome—and it’s expected to get worse. Thanks for listening to WIRED. Talk to you next time for more stories from WIRED.com and read this story here.

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