The tech CEOs Donald Trump claims are calling him to suck up

PLUS: Apple Intelligence just isn't ready to wow you—yet. [View in browser]( | [Your newsletter preferences]( [WIRED Daily] 10.29.24 [SUBSCRIBE TO WIRED FOR FULL ACCESS TO THESE STORIES]( [Exclusive] [Image may contain: Elon Musk, Clothing, Hat, Baseball Cap, Cap, Adult, Person, Flag, People, Conversation, and Body Part](   [A Running List of the Tech CEOs Donald Trump Claims Are Calling Him to Suck Up]( BY MAKENA KELLY | 4-MINUTE READ [Some of the most powerful people in Silicon Valley appear to be quietly sitting out the presidential election cycle. But Trump says that in private, it's a different story.](   [Image may contain: Elon Musk, Clothing, Hat, Baseball Cap, Cap, Adult, Person, Flag, People, Conversation, and Body Part](   [Facebook Is Auto-Generating Militia Group Pages as Extremists Continue to Organize in Plain Sight]( BY TESS OWEN | 6-MINUTE READ Ahead of the election, anti-government militias are using Facebook to recruit, coordinate training, and promote ballot box stakeouts. Meta isn’t shutting their groups down and is even auto-generating pages.   [Image may contain: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Electrical Device, Microphone, Crowd, Person, Adult, Accessories, and Formal Wear](   [Donald Trump Vows to Let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ‘Go Wild on Health’ If Elected]( BY VITTORIA ELLIOTT | 2-MINUTE READ At his Madison Square Garden rally, Donald Trump all but promised that conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has pushed crank science for decades, would have a role in a prospective administration. ❖ For all of WIRED's election coverage, visit [WIRED.com/politics](     [Image may contain: Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone, Iphone, Baby, and Person](   [Apple Intelligence Isn’t Ready to Wow You—Yet]( BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU | 5-MINUTE READ Apple’s artificial intelligence features are finally rolling out today, but you might find yourself saying, “Is that it?” You might also like: • All the [new features in MacOS Sequoia]( • And the [new features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18](• Plus, Apple's [iMac gets an updated processor and new colors]( ADVERTISEMENT   [Computer, Computer Hardware, Computer Keyboard, Electronics, Hardware, Person, Body Part, Hand, and Finger](   [AI Slop Is Flooding Medium]( BY KATE KNIBBS | 6-MINUTE READ The blogging platform Medium is facing an influx of AI-generated content. CEO Tony Stubblebine says it “doesn’t matter” as long as nobody reads it.   [Collage of figures playing guitar, piano, and singing](   [‘BBL Drizzy’ Was the Beginning of the Future of AI Music]( BY ALLEGRA ROSENBERG | 7-MINUTE READ Will Hatcher got internet famous when Metro Boomin sampled his AI-generated song for a diss track released during the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef. That was just the beginning.   [Illustration of a kids' smart watch, notification and call symbols, and a child and parent holding hands](   [As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches]( BY EMILY TATE SULLIVAN | 14-MINUTE READ Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”   [AirPods Pro 2, white earbuds hovering over an open oval-shaped case, and a white case with a small plug below it. Decorative background: blue and gold marble texture.](   [The AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid Features Are Pretty Good]( BY CHRISTOPHER NULL | 5-MINUTE READ Apple takes on hearing loss, and its first product is a big step in the right direction. ✚ You might also like: WIRED's guide to [the best hearing aids]( [The Big Story] [A graphic depiction of the original HOT WIRED website](   [‘We Were Wrong’: An Oral History of WIRED’s Original Website]( BY VIRGINIA HEFFERNAN | 13-MINUTE READ With HotWired, we introduced the world to the internet. Hyperlinks! Verticals! Banner ads! Cookies! Thirty years later, the hangover is real.   [WIRED Hired. Powered by Amply] Looking for a new job? Check out these featured listings and search for openings all over the world on [jobs.wired.com](. [Senior Underwriter]( Aviva Location: London, UK [APPLY NOW]( [Financial Professional Associate]( Prudential Location: St. Louis, MO, USA [APPLY NOW]( ADVERTISEMENT   Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Sign up here](. Plus, [browse more newsletters]( from WIRED. [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Podcast](   You’re receiving this email because you signed up for the Daily newsletter from WIRED. [Manage your preferences]( | [View our Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( Have questions or comments? [Send us a message](mailto:hello@wired.com?subject=Daily newsletter feedback). Need help? [Contact us](. Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.