2024-12-23

These will be the most in-demand programming languages in 2025

Across Europe, skills shortages are emerging as a key challenge. The Council of the European Union says this is driven by demographic change, demand for new skillsets, and poor working conditions in some sectors. Adding to that, a recent report highlighted that around 42% of Euro [...]

2024-12-23

Unfair decisions by AI could make us indifferent to bad behaviour by humans

Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented by firms and institutions in the name of efficiency. They can help determine who gets into college, who lands a job, who receives medical treatment and who quali [...]

2024-12-23

How Google Maps Makes It Harder for Palestinians to Navigate the West Bank

One user told WIRED that Google Maps directed them to “drive right into a wall that’s been up since 2003.” [...]

2024-12-23

AI Agents Will Be Manipulation Engines

Surrendering to algorithmic agents risks putting us under their influence. [...]

2024-12-23

Beyoncés Christmas halftime show on Netflix: Everything you need to know

Beyoncé’s halftime show for Netflix's NFL Christmas Gameday will bring the 'Cowboy Carter' experience to the field. Here's what you need to know. [...]

2024-12-23

Social media companies might use facial recognition to ban underage users under UK plan

The UK may soon use facial recognition to keep underage kids off social media. Tech companies would be forced to comply. [...]

2024-12-23

Moments of digital organizing that defined 2024

Organizers harnessed the internet's complicated nature in the name of online activism. [...]

2024-12-23

The Best TV Shows You Missed in 2024

Diarra from Detroit, The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh—these are the shows you might not have watched in 2024, but definitely still should. [...]

2024-12-23

The 10 Best Movies You Missed in 2024

From The Bikeriders to The Order, these are the movies you should watch before the year is through. [...]