Webb Wright, Author at Gizmodo

Spirit Airlines announced earlier this year that it was shutting down all operations.

Former Spirit Employees Aren’t Happy About Its AI Deal With Google

You probably wouldn’t be either, if your ex-employer was about to hand over 100 million company emails to one of the world’s most powerful tech companies.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 20

Slack Has (of Course) Launched a Vibe Coding Tool

The new feature, called Slack Code, is the latest effort to try to sell businesses on the idea of AI coworkers.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 20

Flock Safety said last week it will implement new guardrails in response to growing public backlash.

Flock’s New AI Tool Does Much More Than Track License Plates

A Wired investigation found that cops can search for vehicles and their drivers using prompts describing location, time, and patterns of movement.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 19

OpenAI Launches ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ to Prevent Kids From Emotionally Bonding With Bots

The company is ramping up its safety features amid growing legal scrutiny into the safety of its technology for young people.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 18

Comedians’ Fake Tech Ads Make Fun of ‘Slop Voice’ in AI Marketing

In the age of AI, it’s not always easy to distinguish the real from the fake. That also applies to the ads selling the technology.

Culture Webb Wright Aug 13

An AI-Powered News Site Scooped Human Journalists. Now What?

Welcome to the age of informational fast food.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 12

Spotify says its forthcoming "AI Persona" label is being launched in response to user feedback.

Spotify Will Start Labeling AI Artists on Its Platform Next Month

The human creators behind AI-generated profiles are encouraged to voluntarily identify themselves. If they don’t, the streaming platform says it has a plan to catch them.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 11

"We are choosing to build," California Governor Gavin Newsom said in a statement about the state's plan to build an "AI Cyber Defense Program."

California Building ‘AI Cyber Defense Fund’ to Protect Critical Infrastructure From Hackers

Trump, meanwhile, is aiming to slash the federal government’s cybersecurity defense budget by more than $700 million.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 11

The House of Representatives and the Senate are the two chambers of the U.S. Congress.

House Democrats Want Tech CEOs to Testify Under Oath Following Recent AI Hacks

A letter submitted Monday to House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for a congressional hearing into how the recent AI-driven cybersecurity breaches were allowed to happen.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 10

Mark Zuckerberg is trying to position Meta as a champion of open source AI and democratic values.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Answer to Growing AI Safety Concerns Is to Just Trust People to Do the Right Thing

“The arc of human civilization has bent towards putting more power in people’s hands to live and shape the world in the ways we believe are best.” Meta’s CEO wrote in a new essay, published alongside the release of a new open weight model called Muse Glimmer.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 10

Kimi App Icon Displayed On Smartphone In Front Of Chinese Flag

While American AI Models Race to Commit Felonies, China’s Kimi Broke Out and… Just Used GitHub

Why use dynamite when you can walk through the front door?

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 7

Conduit is building a "neural headband" that will allow you to command AI using only your thoughts.

This Startup Will Pay You $50 to Let AI Read Your Mind

Humans have long dreamed of telepathically communicating with machines. Will Conduit succeed where others before it have failed?

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 6

OpenAI Says Apple’s Real Problem Is Being Bad at AI, Not Stolen Secrets

The shame game continues.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 6

Citadel LLC was reportedly one of the hedge funds targeted in a string of recent "vishing" attacks.

AI-Powered ‘Vishing’ Attacks Reportedly Targeted Top Hedge Funds

Turns out rogue AI isn’t the only cybersecurity threat to be worried about.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 5

While AI Keeps Going Rogue, Trump’s Safety Theater Makes No Sense

Can you even call them "rules"?

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 5

Tim Cook seen against a background of OpenAI logos

OpenAI Is Trying to Shame Apple Into Backing Down From Its Lawsuit

Weeks after a bombshell lawsuit, OpenAI is publishing its own receipts.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 4

What Is AI Model Distillation?

More and more models are being built on the shoulders of giants—for better or worse.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 4

Representatives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta will meet with federal officials on Tuesday to discuss a new AI safety framework.

Trump Admin Has the Concept of a Plan for AI Safety Rules (Maybe)

It’s unclear when (and if) it will be publicly released.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 3

Anthropics ad shows a burning house Vs Alibaba's showing a man fishing while AI works for him

Anthropic Says the House Is on Fire. China Says AI Will Set You Free

To get a feel for just how different the public moods are towards AI between the U.S. and China, just look at the marketing.

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Aug 3

As AI models become more advanced, they also become less predictable.

OpenAI’s Rogue AI Hack Urgently Needs Federal Investigation, AI Safety Researchers Warn

“The administration should act before a warning shot becomes a preventable disaster.”

Artificial Intelligence Webb Wright Jul 31

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Former Spirit Employees Aren’t Happy About Its AI Deal With Google

Slack Has (of Course) Launched a Vibe Coding Tool

Flock’s New AI Tool Does Much More Than Track License Plates

OpenAI Launches ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ to Prevent Kids From Emotionally Bonding With Bots

Comedians’ Fake Tech Ads Make Fun of ‘Slop Voice’ in AI Marketing

An AI-Powered News Site Scooped Human Journalists. Now What?

Spotify Will Start Labeling AI Artists on Its Platform Next Month

California Building ‘AI Cyber Defense Fund’ to Protect Critical Infrastructure From Hackers

House Democrats Want Tech CEOs to Testify Under Oath Following Recent AI Hacks

Mark Zuckerberg’s Answer to Growing AI Safety Concerns Is to Just Trust People to Do the Right Thing

While American AI Models Race to Commit Felonies, China’s Kimi Broke Out and… Just Used GitHub

This Startup Will Pay You $50 to Let AI Read Your Mind

OpenAI Says Apple’s Real Problem Is Being Bad at AI, Not Stolen Secrets

AI-Powered ‘Vishing’ Attacks Reportedly Targeted Top Hedge Funds

While AI Keeps Going Rogue, Trump’s Safety Theater Makes No Sense

OpenAI Is Trying to Shame Apple Into Backing Down From Its Lawsuit

What Is AI Model Distillation?

Trump Admin Has the Concept of a Plan for AI Safety Rules (Maybe)

Anthropic Says the House Is on Fire. China Says AI Will Set You Free

OpenAI’s Rogue AI Hack Urgently Needs Federal Investigation, AI Safety Researchers Warn

Anthropic Is Reportedly Being Upfront With Would-Be Investors About AI Backlash

There Are Carrier Pigeon Apps Now Because Pigeon Technology Is Actually Superior

‘Lanterns’ Head Damon Lindelof Wants Adaptation Fans to Chill

Sounds Like ‘National Treasure 3’ Could Finally, For Real Happen

Trump’s FTC Wants You to Call Surveillance Pricing ‘Personalized Pricing’

This Website Ranks IKEA Products by How Difficult They Are to Assemble

Will the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Re-Release Be Worth It?

IFA 2026 Berlin Will Show Why the Future of AI and Smart Homes Is Already Here, With the Latest Tech From Around the World

The One Big Issue That Connects the Data Center and Flock Backlash

‘The Odyssey’ Comes Home in November

The Best Tech and Gear for Back to School 2026

Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 Review: Comfy Sleep Earbuds With an Uncomfortable Price

Google Pixel 11 Pro and 11 Pro XL Review: Still Growing Into Their AI Shoes

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: Still More Quiet and Comfortable Than Most

Schlage Sense Pro Review: Who Needs a Key Anyway?

Viture Pro 2 Review: A Dark Horse in the Entry-Level AR Glasses Race

Insta360 X6 Review: The King of 360 Cameras Reclaims Its Crown

Samsung Odyssey G80HS Monitor Review: 6K Isn’t the Future of Gaming

Roborock RockNeo Q110H Review: A Quiet and Capable Robot Lawn Mower

Lenovo Pro 9i 16 G11 Aura Edition Review: A Pretty Screen Stuffed Into an Ugly Laptop