Wired News

• Dark Matter May Be Made of Black Holes From Another Universe
  A model of the cyclic universe suggests that dark matter could be a population of black holes predating the Big Bang.
• Europe’s Online Age Verification App Is Here
  Available for free to any company that wants to use it, the “completely anonymous” app puts the pressure on porn sites and social media platforms to start blocking access by minors.
• The Online Fiction Boom Reimagining China’s History
  Chinese fantasy novels reimagine the past with modern tech and ideology. A new book argues they also help reinforce authoritarian politics.
• The Battle for OpenAI’s Soul
  In Musk v. Altman, a jury will soon determine whether OpenAI has strayed from its founding mission to ensure AGI benefits humanity. Here’s what to know.
• The UK Launches Its $675 Million Sovereign AI Fund
  In a bid to minimize dependence on technology from other countries, the UK government is plowing resources into homegrown AI startups.
• Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome
  Google latest update to AI Mode in its Chrome browser is designed to keep the chatbot-style search tool always around once you start an online search journey.