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She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family
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She Was the DEA’s Premier Crypto Detective. The Clues Led Straight to Her Own Family

To escape the chaos of her Russian childhood, Lili Infante became an American law enforcement prodigy. She pioneered the DEA’s investigations of the dark web—never suspecting who she’d find hiding there.
Nathan Fielder Tells Us Everything
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Nathan Fielder Tells Us Everything

Welcome to the WIRED Women Issue

Welcome to the WIRED Women Issue

No one wants to talk about women in tech. So we will.
Inside WIRED’s Brain Week

Inside WIRED’s Brain Week

In five stories, we look at some of the most fascinating aspects of human (and animal) intelligence. From new octopus research, to the scientists using human cells to power computers, to a promising new treatment for addiction, cognitive science is getting smarter.
The Truth About Kids These Days

The Truth About Kids These Days

The youngs are facing problems that didn’t exist half a generation ago. They’re handling it better than you think.
The Future of Home

The Future of Home

How we live now is defined by unprecedented forces. In this special issue, WIRED and Architectural Digest help you understand what home will look like tomorrow—and beyond.
Sexual Assault Is a Free Speech Issue

Sexual Assault Is a Free Speech Issue

Mary Anne Franks has spent years fighting against online abuse. When people are abused with impunity, she says, the message becomes “We do not care about women’s voices.”
Alex Gibney’s Musk Has a Unique Perspective on Daddy Issues

Alex Gibney’s Musk Has a Unique Perspective on Daddy Issues

Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, agreed to be interviewed immediately.
Kevin Roose Didn’t Use AI to Write His Book About AI

Kevin Roose Didn’t Use AI to Write His Book About AI

The author of The AGI Chronicles says his book “was written by a very tired, overworked, under-slept human being.”
Timnit Gebru Believes There Is No ‘Existential Threat’ From AI

Timnit Gebru Believes There Is No ‘Existential Threat’ From AI

One of AI’s fiercest critics believes the doom talk is about founders making money, not saving humanity.

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