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The scale of the ambition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is pretty astounding. Made with 800 game developers over four years, the title has a seriously impressive set of numbers. I got a big download of the ambition at a preview event at the Grand Canyon, where the game makers flew us over the canyon… Read more

Paul Graham’s viral essay explains why Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs ruled and professional managers stink. But if a manager is smart and the founder is meh, who’s better? Read more

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI models let robots carry out tasks in unfamiliar environments What’s new: It’s tricky to get robots to do things in environments they’ve never seen before. Typically, researchers need to train them on… Read more

Multimodal large language models (MLLMs) focus on creating artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can interpret textual and visual data seamlessly. These models aim to bridge the gap between natural language understanding and visual comprehension, allowing machines to cohesively process various forms of input, from text documents to images. Understanding and reasoning across multiple modalities is… Read more

Generative AI has emerged as a pivotal field with the rise of large language models (LLMs). These models are capable of producing complex outputs based on a variety of prompts. One notable area within this domain is Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), which integrates external information into LLMs to enhance factual accuracy. RAG specifically addresses the… Read more

Vice President Kamala Harris talked about her childhood, her debate with Donald Trump, her gun ownership, and the policies that define her campaign in this special edition of the WIRED Autocomplete Interview. Read more

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will take the stage on September 25 to deliver a keynote address about all things AR and VR, chatbots, headsets, smart glasses, and generative AI. Here’s a preview. Read more

As the baby pygmy hippo has gone mega-viral, the Thai zoo where she was born is hustling to trademark her and keep her safe. Read more

The TikTok owner’s newest board member revels in challenging the establishment. Read more

Welcome to your new Apple smartphone. Here’s how to get the most out of it right out of the box. Read more