The Digital Signature

The energy demands of bitcoin mining have sparked controversy in a state that once welcomed those companies with open arms.

Open source tools allow anyone to make AI art. They have also been used to produce nonconsensual deepfake porn.

On Tuesday, Google announced changes to combat AI spam in search. An SEO expert says these new rules could “change everything.”

Registered Agents Inc. has for years allowed businesses to register under a cloak of anonymity. A WIRED investigation has found that its secretive founder has taken the practice to an extreme.

People around the world reported that Meta’s social platforms Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads suffered outages for about two hours this morning.

New York placed strict restrictions on short-term rentals last year. Rents still remain high, and some former hosts are frustrated. Meanwhile, Airbnb rentals in New Jersey are booming.

WIRED reviewed a letter showing hundreds of Google workers demanding the company drop its sponsorship of MindTheTech, a conference in New York this week that promotes Israeli tech companies.

Music streaming service Spotify has long complained that Apple’s app store rules put unfair restrictions on its business. Today the European Commission agreed, fining Apple $2 billion.

In defense of a much-mocked programming language.

Rising interest rates led tech companies to become more demanding of potential hires. From lowball offers to endless interviews, it’s tough out there for coders seeking jobs.