Why a YouTube chat about chess got flagged for hate speech

PLUS: Humans vs. Covid-19, Instagram Live collabs, and Myanmar's internet shutdown. View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 03.01.21   MUTANT MENACE The Raging Evolutionary War Between Humans and Covid-19 BY ADAM ROGERS Fighting the pandemic isn't only about vaccines and drugs. It's about understanding how viruses mutate and change inside us, and among us.   SOCIAL MEDIA You're About to See a Lot More Instagram Live Collabs BY ARIELLE PARDES Instagram is finally giving creators their most requested feature—which the company hopes will make it a more dynamic destination for viewers.   CENSORSHIP What Life Is Like Under Myanmar's Internet Shutdown BY MATT BURGESS, WIRED UK One couple living in Yangon explain the impact of the military coup's terrifying censorship measures.   CHECKMATE Why a YouTube Chat About Chess Got Flagged for Hate Speech BY WILL KNIGHT AI programs that analyze language have difficulty gauging context. Words such as "black," "white," and "attack" can have different meanings. GET WIRED Get 1 year of WIRED access for less than $1 a month. Tech news and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Subscribe now.   WIRED Q&A Sherry Turkle Talks Going Remote, Loneliness, and Her New Book BY ARIELLE PARDES In The Empathy Diaries, the pioneering computer researcher finally studies her own life. She tells WIRED why now was the right time.   Alexa Skills That Are Actually Fun and Useful BY ERIC RAVENSCRAFT Sure, you can add items to your shopping list, check the weather, and get random trivia. Now let's take your Echo to the next level.   WATCH YOUR STEP The Best Fitness Trackers and Watches for Everyone BY ADRIENNE SO Whether you're backcountry skiing or running around the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.   OPINION Facebook's Oversight Board Must Uphold the Ban on Trump BY DANIEL KREISS AND SHANNON MCGREGOR It's not just about penalizing the former president. It's about protecting democracy—in the US and around the world.   JOURNALISM One Free Press Coalition Spotlights Journalists Under Attack BY WIRED STAFF Female journalists around the world are telling important stories, in spite of the danger of harassment or attack. This month focuses on their cases.     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