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PLUS: The Generative AI Boom Could Fuel a New International Arms Race, and more [View this email in your browser]( | [Manage newsletter subscriptions](newsletter=wir) [WIRED logo and a robot carrying a WIRED magazine]( [09.09.23](   [Many rows of robot heads on a blue surface]( [FAST FORWARD | 2-MINUTE READ]( [The Generative AI Boom Could Fuel a New International Arms Race]( BY WILL KNIGHT [Two new studies of the potential of text- and image-generating algorithms suggest they could add scary new scale and power to online disinformation campaigns.](   [illustration of drone]( [SHOCKER | 8-MINUTE READ]( [Axon's Ethics Board Resigned Over Taser-Armed Drones. Then the Company Bought a Military Drone Maker]( BY ESE OLUMHENSE [The CEO’s vision for Taser-equipped drones includes a fictitious scenario in which the technology averts a shooting at a day care center.](   [Lelo Enigma]( [DEALS | 3-MINUTE READ]( [11 Great Deals on Sex Toys, Breast Pumps, and Smart Lights]( BY JAINA GREY [It's pumpkin spice season, and what better way to celebrate that than with some spice for your bedroom?](   [Person sitting in the driver's seat of a car, illuminated by lights inside of the car]( [SECURITY ROUNDUP | 5-MINUTE READ]( [Your New Car Is a Privacy Nightmare]( BY DHRUV MEHROTRA AND ANDREW COUTS [Plus: Apple patches newly discovered flaws exploited by NSO Group spyware, North Korean hackers target security researchers, and more.]( [GET WIRED]( [Get WIRED for just $29.99 $5. That includes subscriber-only content like Steven Levy's Plaintext column, plus free stickers!]([Subscribe now.](   [repair of water supply branch]( [HOT BUTTON | 3-MINUTE READ]( [A Summer of Record Heat Deals Costly Damage to Texas Water Systems]( BY DYLAN BADDOUR [As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture—disrupting cities, frustrating conservation efforts, and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate.](   [Clay illustration of a retro TV with a bright colorful background]( [PRIME DAY | 3-MINUTE READ]( [Prime Day TV Deals Are Already Here]( BY PARKER HALL [From gorgeous OLEDs to a new Roku, these are the best Amazon Prime Day deals to upgrade your home cinema.](   [AI-generated artwork depicting several human-like figures standing in a room while a portal opens up in the background ]( [ART FAIR | 3-MINUTE READ]( [Why This Award-Winning Piece of AI Art Can’t Be Copyrighted]( BY KATE KNIBBS [Matthew Allen’s AI art won first prize at the Colorado State Fair. But the US government has ruled it can’t be copyrighted because it’s too much “machine” and not enough “human.”](   [Close-up of meat and tacos on a cutting board]( [COOKBOOK REVIEW | 4-MINUTE READ]( [Asada Is an Essential, Flavor-Filled Intro to Mexican-Style Grilling]( BY JOE RAY [The new cookbook from Bricia Lopez approaches Mexican cuisine with a festive, LA vibe. The recipes, which heavily feature open-flame cooking, are universally delicious.](   [Rows of smartphones displaying a red play button]( [GREAT VIEW | 2-MINUTE READ]( [How to Escape the YouTube Algorithm]( BY JUSTIN POT [At best, suggested videos are bad. At worst, they lead to disinformation. Here's how to take control with just one setting toggle.]( [(image) WIRED Logo]( [(image) WIRED on Facebook]( [(image) WIRED on Twitter]( [(image) WIRED on Instagram]( [(image) WIRED on LinkedIn]( [(image) WIRED on YouTube]( [Podcasts]( [TikTok]( Have questions or comments? [Reply to this email](mailto:hello@wired.com?subject=WIRED%20Newsletter%20Questions,%20Comments%20or%20Feedback). This email was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our email address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book. View our [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( or [Manage your newsletter subscriptions](newsletter=wir) Copyright © Condé Nast 2023. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.