Behold the Social Security Administration’s AI Training Video 25. April 2025 (12:30) Social Security workers are being asked to use an AI chatbot. An animated video on how to do so failed to mention that the chatbot can’t be trusted with personally identifiable information.(Wired)
In a Boon for Tesla, Feds Weaken Rules for Reporting on Self-Driving 25. April 2025 (00:34) A new autonomous vehicle framework would also make it easier for Tesla and other companies to research domestically made self-driving cars that don’t meet all federal safety standards.(Wired)
The Real Winners of the Trump Memecoin Feeding Frenzy 24. April 2025 (19:30) Donald Trump will attend a dinner with the largest holders of his own-brand crypto coin, sending its price through the roof. But the real profits have already been made just out of view.(Wired)
‘Who Is Doge?’ Has Become a Metaphysical Question 24. April 2025 (19:27) The acting head of the General Services Administration says it has no DOGE team. It merely lists at least a half-dozen DOGE affiliates on payroll and has a section of its building for DOGE use only.(Wired)
The Best Motorola Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed 24. April 2025 (18:30) Motorola phones may seem old-school, but their reasonable prices, colorful designs, and simple software make them good, wallet-friendly Android smartphones.(Wired)