Channel Descriptionhttps://www.wired.com© Condé Nast 2026en-USSun, 12 Apr 2026 06:54:35 +0000https://www.wired.com/story/greener-is-getting-going/6670a4fb1061e1761c17c882Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000We’ve reached a tipping point where we’ve got a cleaner alternative for most transport. Now we have to commit.Ideasclimate change, Infrastructure, Cities, transportation, Electric VehiclesKate BrandtCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/fusion-sparks-an-energy-revolution/6670a688dc76f08e3cc3141eWed, 19 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000After hitting a power-output milestone, fusion technology is ready to graduate from small-scale lab experiment to full-sized power plant.Ideasscience, Energy, physics, PowerMoritz von der LindenCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/the-ai-fueled-future-of-work-needs-humans-more-than-ever/659d98dd86a8407b578c8c8eFri, 26 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000AI is elbowing its way into ever more jobs, but while how we work will change, people skills will still be the most important factor.Ideasartificial intelligence, Work, communication, productivity, JobsRyan RoslanskyCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/social-media-is-getting-smaller-and-more-treacherous/659d981bf213a7e412ad729eWed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Fragmented and focused social platforms might be good for helping you find a knitting community. But extremist groups are also using them to normalize darker content.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, Social Media, Social Networking, communicationEthan ZuckermanCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/a-dangerous-new-home-for-online-extremism/659d96db1ad848fdf17ff7daWed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, offer independently-minded internet users a safe haven—but it’s also a boon to those with a darker purpose.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, politics, Web3Julia EbnerCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/ai-generated-fake-news-is-coming-to-an-election-near-you/659d93c9c37b6b924675772bMon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Targeted, AI-generated political misinformation is already out there—and humans are falling for it.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, artificial intelligence, Deepfakes, politics, electionsSander van der LindenCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/a-new-way-to-see-your-climate-anxiety/659d958886a8407b578c8c8bMon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000The climate crisis has become a mental health crisis. But eco-anxiety isn’t necessarily a pathology.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, climate change, anxiety, mental health, climate, environmentTori TsuiCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/to-keep-gen-z-companies-need-to-level-up/659d92c23c3265d9861e56f9Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000The old playbook for power and control won’t work to retain Gen Z talent. Instead, employers need to take a cue from Roblox.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, Work, business, EntrepreneurshipRachel BotsmanCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/inequality-is-a-health-risk-and-its-getting-worse/659d8e97d8215a91bc4d4375Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000If not addressed by governments, racism, classism, austerity, and more will continue to drive mortality and illness among minorities.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, health, health care, diversityArline GeronimusCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/big-tech-wont-let-you-leave-heres-a-way-out/659d8d90cf0c962d4d2e42afWed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000The year 2023 saw the “enshittification” of platforms from Facebook to Google Search. A new exit strategy means platforms will have to play nicely with your data, even if you leave for a rival.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, Regulation, data privacy, privacyCory DoctorowCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/global-emissions-could-peak-sooner-than-you-think/659d852d3c3265d9861e56f8Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Global deployment of solar and wind power, plus a surge in EV sales, means emissions from fossil-fuel-derived energy will finally hit the downward slope.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, environment, science, renewable energy, carbon emissionsHannah RitchieCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/a-key-to-detecting-brain-disease-earlier-than-ever/659898229d9d0d4f1224f44fMon, 15 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Treatment of Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, ALS, and other brain diseases depends on reliable detection—especially in those who don’t even know they’re at risk. An innovative scratch-and-sniff test can help.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, medicine, science, health care, NeuroscienceMichael J. Fox, Deborah W. BrooksCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/the-danger-of-digitizing-everything/659895330f74581cfa3c140cSun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000The creep of conducting our day-to-day interactions over screens has reached a breaking point—and it threatens to push out everyone but those with the “right” access.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, communication, accessibility, diversityNaomi AldermanCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/regulators-are-finally-catching-up-with-big-tech/65989129c11c9697ca8526d0Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000The lawless, Wild West era of AI and technology is almost at an end, as data protection authorities use new and existing legislation to get tough.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, Regulation, culture, artificial intelligenceSusie Alegre Condé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/the-vc-funding-party-is-over/6598893836f498401c186c09Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000The glory days of venture capital are winding down, leaving in their wake a host of overstuffed tech firms and a bear market ready to maul.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, business, Venture Capital, fundingEdward ChancellorCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/the-oceans-mysteries-and-marvels-are-about-to-reach-new-depths/659886bd8bfcf235fbde4a52Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Advancements in science will bring unprecedented lens into the complexities of the ocean, and a renewed call for humans to protect it.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, environment, oceans, United Nations, plastic, pollutionHelen CzerskiCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/get-ready-for-the-great-ai-disappointment/659885b68d12d8f48263af1aWed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Rose-tinted predictions for artificial intelligence’s grand achievements will be swept aside by underwhelming performance and dangerous results.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, artificial intelligence, economics, businessDaron AcemogluCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/gen-z-and-the-art-of-incentivized-self-actualization/6598813888a1a65102dbab8bMon, 08 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Stepping off the hedonistic treadmill, younger workers are demanding a more authentic employment experience.IdeasWork, business, culture, The WIRED World in 2024Michèle LamontCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/its-no-wonder-people-are-getting-emotionally-attached-to-chatbots/65986c88dad13b94621a525aMon, 08 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000AI chatbots can be friendly and responsive—even sexy. It’s time to take these fundamentally human behaviors more seriously.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, artificial intelligence, chatbots, relationshipsKate DarlingCondé NastWIRED Worldhttps://www.wired.com/story/gene-editing-needs-to-be-for-everyone/659874528bfcf235fbde4a49Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Crispr recently marked a major milestone in medicine. But it's not time for a victory lap—the race is just beginning.IdeasThe WIRED World in 2024, gene editing, gene therapy, genetics, crisprJennifer DoudnaCondé NastWIRED World