Former USIP Lawyer on DOGE: ‘Brass Knuckles on an Authoritarian Fist’

George Foote, who served as the outside general counsel to the US Institute of Peace, said at WIRED’s Big Interview event that DOGE operatives arrived like a “strike team.”

Check Out Highlights From WIRED’s 2025 Big Interview Event

On December 4, WIRED sat down with some of the biggest names in tech, culture, business, and science for a day full of in-depth interviews.

Huge Trove of Nude Images Leaked by AI Image Generator Startup’s Exposed Database

An AI image generator startup’s database was left accessible to the open internet, revealing more than 1 million images and videos, including photos of real people who had been “nudified.”

How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna? (2025)

Optimize your sauna session by listening to the experts and, more importantly, your body.

AI Slop Is Ruining Reddit for Everyone

Reddit is considered one of the most human spaces left on the internet, but mods and users are overwhelmed with slop posts in the most popular subreddits.

The Trump Administration Wants Immigrants to Self-Deport. It’s a Shit Show

The Trump administration has been virtually begging immigrants in the US to self-deport, even offering money. But some immigrants say it’s been nearly impossible.

Thursday’s Cold Moon Is the Last Supermoon of the Year. Here’s How and When to View It

The best opportunity to view this spectacle will be shortly after sunset on December 4.

An AI Dark Horse Is Rewriting the Rules of Game Design

The Chinese video game giant Tencent is now building some of the world’s best 3D AI models. This could have implications far outside gaming.

The Age-Gated Internet Is Sweeping the US. Activists Are Fighting Back

Half of the country now requires age verification to watch porn or access “harmful” content. Digital rights advocates are pushing back against legislation they say will make the internet less safe.

The Auk Mini Herb Garden Is Still Up to $30 Off (2025)

Missed out on Cyber Monday? Auk Mini’s stylish herb garden makes a great gift, and its discount is still live.