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Zero Parades: For Dead Spies delivers a familiar experience for fans of Disco Elysium but struggles to establish its own identity amid studio turmoil and the legacy of its predecessor. The game revisits psychological RPG elements, but the absence of key creatives is noticeable, ultimately affecting its ability to stand on its own.

When a well-intentioned educator in Los Angeles rents a room to a seemingly harmless fitness influencer, her life is turned upside down by a vicious, unmanageable roommate. Caught in a gripping legal and emotional nightmare, this story explores how one woman's trust was tested and how the very systems designed to protect tenants can be used against innocent people.

MIT Open Learning's Universal AI program is a flexible, self-paced educational pathway designed to help learners of all backgrounds develop fluency in artificial intelligence. Featuring industry-specific courses and an AI-powered assistant, the program aims to bridge the global education gap in AI skills.

MIT's Universal Learning program seeks to broaden global access to quality education using innovative online courses that merge real-world stories, practical exercises, and the expertise of MIT faculty. By combining flexible, modular content with AI-powered support, the initiative aims to reach diverse learners and equip them to tackle complex global challenges.

MIT's Sunshine Jiang and Rupert Li have been chosen as 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars, receiving up to three years of graduate funding at Stanford University. Jiang, a leader in robotics and AI, and Li, an accomplished mathematics researcher, add this prestigious fellowship to their roster of honors.

Meta is experiencing record profits but faces extreme employee dissatisfaction following repeated layoffs, tighter performance tracking, and controversial AI-related initiatives. Workers report low morale, concerns over privacy, and a growing push for unionization, reflecting a company culture increasingly defined by fear and uncertainty, despite ongoing investment in AI development.

Generation Z is building a new approach to truth, shaped by growing up in a world dominated by social media and algorithm-driven content. Instead of relying on traditional authorities or institutions, Gen Z navigates reality through collective emotional response, peer networks, and digital collaboration. Their understanding of truth is fluid, blending facts and feelings in real-time discussions.

AI-generated dreams of an Audemars Piguet x Swatch wristwatch took social media by storm, but when the official Royal Pop collection debuted as pocket watches, fans were let down. Yet, the story didn't end there—third-party brands, especially from China, are racing to create wrist adapters, turning the fantasy into reality. Discover how online hype, creative design, and rapid global manufacturing are reshaping the watch world.

This episode of WIRED's Uncanny Valley covers Donald Trump's tech-heavy visit to China, the latest twists in the Musk v. Altman trial—and the reputation damage it's causing—and the surge of conspiracy theories linked to the hantavirus outbreak. The panel dives deep into high-stakes Silicon Valley drama, global politics, and online misinformation, making sense of the week's biggest stories.

A Meta engineer's critical internal post about new surveillance software is resonating with thousands of employees, sparking petitions and union organizing as the company records staff activities for AI training. The move, meant to advance AI, has fueled concerns over privacy, employee treatment, and workplace trust.

The Musk v. Altman trial highlights deep tensions over OpenAI's original nonprofit mission and its current business reality. While Musk and Altman wrestle for control, the biggest losers may be employees and the public who believed in OpenAI’s commitment to serving humanity, not just profits.

Mira Murati, founder of Thinking Machines Lab and former CTO of OpenAI, is focused on developing AI that works alongside people rather than replacing them. Her new company aims for technology that enhances, not diminishes, human roles by keeping humans actively engaged with evolving AI systems.