This man applied for 250 jobs to reveal why the process sucks ~ Amazing News 2020

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TYPE CAREFULLY | 4-MINUTE READ

AI Chatbots Can Guess Your Personal Information From What You Type

BY WILL KNIGHT

The AI models behind chatbots like ChatGPT can accurately guess a user's personal information from innocuous chats. Researchers say the troubling ability could be used by scammers or to target ads.

PEST CONTROL | 5-MINUTE READ

Inside the Race to Crush Paris' Bedbug Crisis

BY ANNE POUZARGUES

Humans are teaming up with dogs to eliminate the blood-sucking pests, but there's no overarching strategy, just eye-watering costs.

GETTING LIT | 9-MINUTE READ

The Best Camping Cookware

BY SCOTT GILBERTSON

Boil 'em, mash 'em, stick 'em in a stew. This guide will make sure you can whip up tasty grub no matter where you end up.

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HELP WANTED | 7-MINUTE READ

Job Hunting Sucks. This Programmer Filled Out 250 Applications to Find Out Why

BY CAITLIN HARRINGTON

Shikhar Sachdev wanted to reveal what made the process so draining—so he spent 11 hours filling applications. Now he has tips for both job seekers and hiring managers.

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EXPORT CONTROLS | 4-MINUTE READ

The US Just Escalated Its AI Chip War With China

BY WILL KNIGHT

The American government has tightened its restrictions on exports of chips and chipmaking equipment, closing loopholes that let Chinese companies access advanced technology.

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FREE SPEECH | 4-MINUTE READ

They Supported Air Strike Victims. Then They Were Doxed and Arrested

BY MATT BURGESS

Myanmar's military junta is increasing surveillance and violating basic human rights. The combination of physical and digital surveillance is reaching dangerous new levels.

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WIRED Q&A | 15-MINUTE READ

A 'Godfather of AI' Calls for an Organization to Defend Humanity

BY SUSAN D'AGOSTINO

Yoshua Bengio's pioneering research helped bring about ChatGPT and the current AI boom. Now he's worried AI could harm civilization and says the future needs a humanity defense organization.

IMMUNITY BOOST | 4-MINUTE READ

These Gene-Edited Chickens Were Made to Resist Bird Flu

BY EMILY MULLIN

Avian influenza can wipe out entire poultry flocks. An early experiment with Crispr suggests that gene editing can protect chickens against infection.

CULTURE GUIDES | 20-MINUTE READ

The 40 Best Movies on Netflix This Week

BY MATT KAMEN AND WIRED STAFF

From The Pale Blue Eye to El Conde, here are our picks for the best streaming titles to feast your eyes on.

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