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CRITICAL UPDATE | 3-MINUTE READ
Drop What You're Doing and Update iOS, Android, and Windows
BY KATE O'FLAHERTY
Plus: Major patches dropped this month for Chrome, Firefox, VMware, Cisco, Citrix, and SAP.
IDEAS | 4-MINUTE READ
Effective Altruism Is Pushing a Dangerous Brand of 'AI Safety'
BY TIMNIT GEBRU
This philosophy—supported by tech figures like Sam Bankman-Fried—fuels the AI research agenda, creating a harmful system in the name of saving humanity.
WATCH DOGS | 2-MINUTE READ
Google Moves to Block Invasive Spanish Spyware Framework
BY LILY HAY NEWMAN
The Heliconia hacking tool exploited vulnerabilities in Chrome, Windows Defender, and Firefox, according to company security researchers.
DEATH DRIVE | 5-MINUTE READ
San Francisco's Killer Robots Threaten the City's Most Vulnerable
BY KHARI JOHNSON
Law enforcement says that in some scenarios a lethal robot is the only way to protect public safety. Experts say the policy will harm communities of color.
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NULL RESPONSE | 5-MINUTE READ
Apple Won't Let Staff Work Remotely to Escape Texas Abortion Limits
BY CAITLIN HARRINGTON
In "listening sessions," Texas managers said employees fearful of the state's abortion restrictions couldn't work from home or transfer to another office.
BUYING GUIDE | 9-MINUTE READ
Our Favorite Headphones and Earbuds for $100 or Less
BY PARKER HALL AND MICHAEL CALORE
You could fill a stadium or two with all the cheap headphones out there. We tested a ton to help you pick the right pair.
NO ESCAPE | 4-MINUTE READ
Why China Is Still Stuck in a Zero-Covid Nightmare
BY AMANDA HOOVER
Protesters are calling for China to ease restrictions most nations have already ditched. But the country faces a fraught path toward normalcy.
EXHAUSTED | 2-MINUTE READ
Electric Vehicles Cut US Gas Consumption by a Measly 0.54%
BY JONATHAN M. GITLIN, ARS TECHNICA
A new report shows that national gasoline usage barely changed in 2021, despite increasing EV adoption.
PRODUCT REVIEW | 3-MINUTE READ
The Trek FX+ 2 Ebike Is the Complete Commuter Package
BY ADRIENNE SO
It's lightweight, easy to use, and a fun entry into the world of electric bikes.
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