DHS Wants Protesters’ Signal Group Chats 05. August 2026 (22:38) A lawsuit accuses Homeland Security of violating protesters’ free-speech rights—but the agency is using it to try to get access to the plaintiffs’ encrypted communications.(Wired)
TikTok Says ‘Moderator Error’ Kept Perez Hilton Livestream Up 05. August 2026 (21:35) The gossip blogger was on TikTok covered in what appeared to be blood and wielding a knifelike object before the platform cut his stream. He’s since been hospitalized.(Wired)
AI Worms and Viruses Are Coming 05. August 2026 (20:30) Chinese researchers have shown that AI models have the capacity to act like aggressive and adaptive computer viruses.(Wired)
Meta Ran Ads That Contained AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Imagery 05. August 2026 (18:26) More than 50 offending image and video ads were published across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, or Threads, according to Meta’s ad library data. Some ran as recently as this week.(Wired)
Google’s Top AI Brains Are Leaving to Launch Discovery Loop 05. August 2026 (18:00) Jeff Dean and other high-profile Google executives have founded Discovery Loop, a startup that will seek AI-powered breakthroughs in everything from drug discovery to chip design.(Wired)
13 Best Coolers for Sunshine and Nighttime (2026) 05. August 2026 (14:02) We tested coolers on camping trips, road trips, beach days, and at parties to bring you our favorite models for every situation. The Yeti Tundra Haul is our top pick.(Wired)
