Algorithms can now mimic any artist. Some artists hate it

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 08.19.22 THIRST TRAP | 4-MINUTE READ How Long Droughts Make Flooding Worse BY AMIT KATWALA Parched ground is less likely to absorb water and increases the risk of dangerous flash floods. But there are ways to mitigate these conditions. LEAKY PIPES | 2-MINUTE READ iOS Can Stop VPNs From Working as Expected—and Expose Your Data BY KEVIN PURDY, ARS TECHNICA A security researcher claims that Apple mobile devices keep connections open if they are created before a VPN is activated. ENERGY SAVINGS | 6-MINUTE READ Ethereum's 'Merge' Is a Big Deal for Crypto—and the Planet BY GIAN M. VOLPICELLI One of the most influential cryptocurrency projects is set to finally ditch proof-of-work mining. CTRL+C | 3-MINUTE READ Algorithms Can Now Mimic Any Artist. Some Artists Hate It BY WILL KNIGHT A new generation of AI image tools can reproduce an artist's signature style. Some creatives fear for their livelihoods. GET WIRED Get 1 year of WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now. PLAINTEXT | 10-MINUTE READ Turns Out, You Own Nothing BY LAUREN GOODE Plus: A 2012 WIRED story that didn't quite hold up, some wisdom on tech investments, and the nightmare of atmospheric-river-fueled storms. RANTS AND RAVES | 3-MINUTE READ Ads Are Taking Over Streaming, and I Can't Afford to Look Away BY SIMON HILL I just want to enjoy my games and movies in peace. But who can afford 15 different "ad-free" tiers? HIT SAVE | 6-MINUTE READ The Fate of Video Game Preservation Is in Your Hands BY GEOFFREY BUNTING Today's digitally distributed landscape makes it easier for games to get lost to time. Archivists need developers, studios, and players to help. THE MONITOR | 2-MINUTE READ Game of Thrones v. Lord of the Rings: The Biggest Battle in Fantasy TV History Is Here BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER House of the Dragon premieres on HBO Max this weekend, The Rings of Power on Amazon two weeks later. The winner will set the course for fantasy—and streaming. DOT PHYSICS | 9-MINUTE READ How Many Peanut Butter Sandwiches Does It Take to Fuel a Hulk? BY RHETT ALLAIN It takes a lot of energy to jump over cliffs and hurl rocks at the speed of sound—and that means eating at superhero capacity. Have questions or comments? Reply to this email.   This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved. Powered by Blogger.