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Trumpâs Administration Wants to Erase Queer History. An Unconventional Book Club Is Fighting Back
Drag Race star Miss Peppermint is co-leading Queer History 101, a virtual book club merging stories of queer resistance with community.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Creator Economy
OnlyFans Turbocharged Sex Work. Now Its Founder Is Targeting the Whole Influencer Economy
Jason Parham
Eating Disorder Content Is Infiltrating TikTok. Some Creators Are Going Viral Debunking It
As âSkinnyTokâ posts advise people to suck up their hunger, some creators are using blunt humor to dissuade young people from pro-eating-disorder messaging.
Kat Tenbarge
IVF Clinic Bombing Suspect Was Linked to âAnti-Lifeâ Ideology. Experts Fear Its Growing Influence
The 25-year-old died after authorities say he bombed a Palm Springs fertility clinic. Experts warn that online nihilism is fueling similar violence in the US and Europe.
Manisha Krishnan
Is He Really Mad at Me? Maybe ChatGPT Knows
People are turning to generative AI to sort out their interpersonal conflicts, but some say itâs heightening their anxiety.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Bluesky Is Plotting a Total Takeover of the Social Internet
All the lefties fled to Bluesky following Elon Muskâs Twitter takeover. But CEO Jay Graber says the app is for everyone—and could revolutionize how people communicate online.
Kate Knibbs
Grand Theft Auto Publisher Swaps DEI for âDiversity of Thoughtâ in Annual Report
Take-Twoâs latest 10-K report has removed any mention of supporting social justice and LGBT+ rights, as more industries fall in line with President Donald Trumpâs anti-DEI agenda.
Megan Farokhmanesh
A Gaming YouTuber Says an AI-Generated Clone of His Voice Is Being Used to Narrate Doom Videos
Mark Brown, who posts game explainers to his Game Makerâs Toolkit channel, says his persona has been plagiarized.
Megan Farokhmanesh
Fortnite Players Are Already Making AI Darth Vader Swear
Others have found more subtle ways to fool the AI into giving problematic responses.
Megan Farokhmanesh
EA Tried to Stop an âAnti-DEI Modâ for The Sims 4—but More Keep Surfacing
The download automatically changed Black NPCs to white, trans NPCs to cis-gendered, and gay NPCs to straight. And it's just the beginning.
Alana Yzola
Jesse Armstrong Finds Sympathy for âRich Assholesâ in Mountainhead
The Succession creator says writing and directing a satirical movie about four tech moguls gave him an understanding of the âinhuman taskâ they face: balancing huge profits with responsible action.
Manisha Krishnan
The 46 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now
Welcome to Wrexham, Dying for Sex, and The Handmaidâs Tale are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.
Jennifer M. Wood and WIRED Staff
Hot Farmers, Trad Wives, and an Immigrant Reality Show: Welcome to TVâs MAGA Era
Against the backdrop of Trumpâs anti-DEI agenda, Hollywood is seeing a resurgence in anti-woke conservative programming. Producers say reactionary politics will hurt an industry already in crisis.
Jason Parham
The 23 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now
Conclave, Challengers, and The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.
Matt Kamen and WIRED Staff
Kesha Wants to âSmashâ the Music Industry With a New LinkedIn-Style App
Ahead of her new album and tour, pop titan Kesha says she wants to start a new platform called Smash that helps artists connect, collaborate, and collectively heal the wounds of the past.
Boone Ashworth
âA Billion Streams and No Fansâ: Inside a $10 Million AI Music Fraud Case
A chart-topping jazz album! Loads of Spotify and Apple Music plays! Just one problem: The success might not be real.
Kate Knibbs
60-Hour Dance Sessions, Simulated Sex, and Ketamine: Inside the World of Hardcore VR Ravers
VR Clubbing has exploded since Covid-19 lockdowns, with enthusiasts doing drugs and finding friends and love in an inclusive environment. But some say the convenience is making it harder to control their vices.
Mattha Busby
A Philosopher Released an Acclaimed Book About Digital Manipulation. The Author Ended Up Being AI
Italian essayist Andrea Colamedici tells WIRED Hypnocracy: Trump, Musk, and the New Architecture of Reality was a âphilosophical experiment and a performance.â The bookâs Chinese author does not exist.
Anna Lagos
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Uncanny Valley
The Hottest Topic at This Year's Pornhub Awards? Censorship
Lauren Goode and Manisha Krishnan
Giddy Up
Your Favorite Porn Stars Are Sick of Being Censored. But Theyâre Not Going Away
Manisha Krishnan
High Anxiety
Influencer Burnout Is on the Rise. A New Mental Health Service Wants to Help
Manisha Krishnan
political thriller
Trumpâs Tariffs Wonât Make Hollywood Great Again, but Thereâs a Plan That Can
Angela Watercutter
The Purge
Trump Wants to Erase Black History. These Digital Archivists Are Racing to Save It
Jason Parham
Nightmare Fuel
Dozens of YouTube Channels Are Showing AI-Generated Cartoon Gore and Fetish Content
Laura Holliday