A Dogfight Renews Concerns About AI's Lethal Potential

Catch the latest stories on how we move, work, and live. View this email in your browser  |   Manage newsletter subscriptions 08.31.20 A Dogfight Renews Concerns About AI's Lethal Potential Alphabet's DeepMind pioneered reinforcement learning. A Maryland company used it to create an algorithm that defeated an F-16 pilot in a simulation. A Ball of Bacteria Survived for 3 Years ... in Space! New research from the Japanese Tanpopo mission adds to scientists' understanding of how living organisms can endure the hostile environment. How to Protect the Data on Your Laptop Your laptop is a treasure trove of personal and sensitive information—make sure it's as secure as it can be. Scientists Want to Ditch Formula for Lab-Grown Breast Milk Formula has come a long way, but it still lacks many nutrients and takes a toll on the environment. A few companies are hoping to provide an alternative. Amazon and FedEx Push to Put Delivery Robots on Your Sidewalk The companies are backing bills in more than a dozen states that would legalize the devices. Some bills would block cities from regulating them at all. Google Offers to Help Others With the Tricky Ethics of AI After learning its own ethics lessons the hard way, the tech giant will offer services like spotting racial bias or developing guidelines around AI projects. The Pandemic Is Forcing Everyone to Face the Digital Divide Editor in chief Nicholas Thompson sits down with WIRED reporters to talk about how another round of remote learning could deepen education inequality in the US. Uber and Lyft Win a Reprieve, and Won't Quit California—for Now An appeals court delayed a requirement that the companies treat drivers as employees. Voters will ultimately decide through a November ballot measure.             This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or manage your newsletter subscriptions