The truth about Roswell, alien life, and government coverups

PLUS: Google DeepMind's AI Weather Forecaster Handily Beats a Global Standard, and more

View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions  11.14.23 BRIGHT OUTLOOK | 4-MINUTE READ Google DeepMind's AI Weather Forecaster Handily Beats a Global Standard BY GREGORY BARBER Machine learning algorithms that digested decades of weather data were able to forecast 90 percent of atmospheric measures more accurately than Europe's top weather center. DIGITAL DEFENSE | 3-MINUTE READ WIRED Exclusive | The Top US Cybersecurity Agency Has a New Plan for Weaponized AI BY LILY HAY NEWMAN In its plans to implement a White House executive order, CISA aims to strike a balance between promoting AI adoption for national security and defending against its malicious use. BIOTECH | 3-MINUTE READ A Single Infusion of a Gene-Editing Treatment Lowered High Cholesterol BY EMILY MULLIN It's still early days for a novel form of gene therapy called base editing, but this small study in people with extremely high cholesterol shows striking results. Don't want to receive special deals newsletters from our reviews team during the holiday shopping season? Just click here to let us know. WE BELIEVE | 17-MINUTE READ Here's the Proof There's No Government Alien Conspiracy Around Roswell BY GARRETT M. GRAFF Roswell, New Mexico, remains synonymous with the "discovery" of alien life on Earth—and a US government coverup. But history shows the reality may be far less out of this world—and still fascinating. SPONSORED CONTENT The Hidden History of the Pocket Calculator "Deep, fun, and insightful all at once" (Cal Newport), Keith Houston's Empire of the Sum will appeal to math lovers, history buffs, and anyone seeking to understand our trajectory to the computer age. GET WIRED Our Fall Sale is Officially live! Subscribe to WIRED for only $29.99 $5. That includes subscriber-only content like Steven Levy's Plaintext column, plus FREE WIRED stickers as a special bonus! BOT MATRIX | 4-MINUTE READ The SAG Deal Sends a Clear Message About AI and Workers BY ALEX WINTER The agreement between Hollywood actors, studios, and streamers isn't perfect. But it could set the tone for how future labor movements confront changes brought about by artificial intelligence. HOT TOPIC | 6-MINUTE READ Here's How Bad Climate Change Will Get in the US—and Why There's Still Hope BY MATT SIMON The nation's Fifth National Climate Assessment paints a dark portrait of worsening disasters. But it also points toward accelerating progress and a cleaner future. FYP | 3-MINUTE READ TikTok Is the New TV BY AMANDA HOOVER A new series is premiering this week on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. It's a move that shows how studios are dipping into social video as more people watch on their phones. GANBEI! | 6-MINUTE READ An Ancient Korean Libation Gets Transformed for the Modern Drinker BY ANDREW WATMAN With its sleek cans and fruity flavors, Màkku wants to pour more makgeolli—an alcoholic rice-based drink long loved by Koreans—into the American market. Looking for a new job? Check out these featured listings and search for openings all over the world on jobs.wired.com Database Engineer Boeing Intelligence & Analytics Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, USA APPLY NOW Sr. Application Developer S&P Global Location: New York, USA APPLY NOW 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.