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The Post Office Is Spying on the Mail. Senators Want to Stop It May 18, 2023

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The USPS carries out warrantless surveillance on thousands of parcels every year. Lawmakers are working to end it—right now. 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 Pandemic Isn't Over. Here's How to Stay Safe May 17, 2023

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Even though the CDC and WHO are downgrading Covid-19, it's still killing people. Here's what you should know heading into this new phase. 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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More Penguins Than Europeans Can Use Google Bard May 16, 2023

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Nobody in the EU can access Google’s Bard chatbot. But the 50,000 penguins who live on a dormant volcano in the South Atlantic can sign up right now. 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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Should You Get Paid for Teaching a Chatbot to Do Your Job? May 15, 2023

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Data from top-performing employees can create AI helpers that boost everyone’s productivity—but also create new concerns over fair pay. 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 Boring Future of Generative AI May 12, 2023

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ChatGPT’s chaotic streak can be charming. Google’s new chat-style search shows text-generation technology is headed in a much tamer direction. 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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Twitter’s Purge of Old Accounts Will Be Pure Chaos May 11, 2023

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Elon Musk’s plan to reclaim accounts—including those of dead celebrities or failed brands—could start a free-for-all with dangerous and upsetting consequences. 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 Far North Is Burning—and Turning Up the Heat on the Planet May 10, 2023

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Wildfires and human meddling are transforming the Arctic and its surroundings from a carbon sink into a carbon emitter, exacerbating the climate crisis. 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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Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can Help May 09, 2023

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A few simple tools can help filter out most Twitter Blue users (but still see the ones you like). 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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Yet Another Problem With Recycling: It Spews Microplastics May 08, 2023

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Recycling was already a mess. Now a study finds that one facility may emit 3 million pounds of microplastics a year. 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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Joe Biden Wants Hackers’ Help to Keep AI Chatbots In Check May 05, 2023

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The White House will support an event at the Defcon security conference this summer that challenges experts to uncover flaws in generative AI systems. 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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