Florida’s war with invasive pythons has a new twist

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions  08.18.23 EAT MY MOON DUST | 5-MINUTE READ Russia and India Are Racing to Put Landers on the Moon BY RAMIN SKIBBA Robotic spacecraft from both countries are aiming to touch down on the moon's southern hemisphere, as one's space program waxes and the other wanes. THE MONITOR | 3-MINUTE READ How an Iowa School District Used ChatGPT to Ban Books BY ANGELA WATERCUTTER Under a new law, schools in Iowa have to remove titles with specific sexual content from libraries. Asking an AI chatbot proved to be the easiest way. It flagged The Handmaid's Tale and Beloved. SPACE RACER | 4-MINUTE READ Lamborghini's All-Electric Lanzador Is Its Most Powerful Car Ever BY ALISTAIR CHARLTON Lambo's 1,341-hp "Ultra GT" is inspired by spaceships and is by a long way the most powerful car the brand has ever made. SLITHER OF HOPE | 7-MINUTE READ Florida's War With Invasive Pythons Has a New Twist BY MAX G. LEVY It may not be possible to eradicate the state's tens of thousands of Burmese pythons. But the local wildlife is biting back—and humans wielding new tech can help. ADVERTISEMENT GET WIRED Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. That includes subscriber-only content like Steven Levy's Plaintext column, plus free stickers! Subscribe now. BUYING GUIDE | 11-MINUTE READ The Best Tents for Campers, Backpackers, and Families BY SCOTT GILBERTSON AND GEAR TEAM The right shelter can make a big difference in how comfortable you are outdoors. Here are the ones we've tested and love. FAST FORWARD | 3-MINUTE READ A Letter Prompted Talk of AI Doomsday. Many Who Signed Weren't Actually AI Doomers BY WILL KNIGHT In March a viral letter called for a pause on AI development, warning that algorithms could outsmart humanity—but many experts who signed on did not believe the technology poses an existential risk. PRODUCT REVIEW | 3-MINUTE READ HP's Envy x360 Is a Respectable, Dependable 15-Inch Laptop BY CHRISTOPHER NULL This HP laptop won't blow you away, but it's a great all-around machine with a 15-inch touchscreen. WIRED30 | 5-MINUTE READ In the Dreams Favela, Wi-Fi and Ecommerce Promise a Better Future BY ANGELICA MARI A tech-led initiative to bring economic development to Brazil's shantytowns starts with a radical idea: Listen to the people who live there. BUYING GUIDE | 11-MINUTE READ The Best Electric Cargo Bikes for Families BY ADRIENNE SO We've spent years riding and testing extra-large ebikes, perfect for hauling both your little ones and groceries around town. Looking for a new job? Check out these featured listings and search for openings all over the world on jobs.wired.com. Channel Partner Manager Ramp Financial Location: Remote, USA APPLY NOW Senior Interaction Designer Google Location: Mountain View, CA, USA APPLY NOW ADVERTISEMENT 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 2023. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Simple theme. Powered by Blogger.