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Weed

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying and Using a Bong

The VICE guide to smoking weed from big glass pipes.
Katie Way
2.16.23
Tech

OpenAI Proposes Government Restrict AI Chips to Prevent Propaganda Explosion

As generative language models become more accessible, easier to scale, and write more persuasive text, they could be used to spread disinformation.
Chloe Xiang
2.16.23
Drugs

Leaked Files Show How a Putin Ally Bankrolled the US Weed Industry

Records show Russian oligarch and former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the US cannabis industry.
Max Daly
2.16.23
News

Mexico’s ‘Top Cop’ Could Beat His Cartel Corruption Case and Embarrass the US

U.S. prosecutors called several former cartel leaders to testify against Genaro García Luna but offered no hard evidence that he accepted more than $200 million in bribes.
Keegan Hamilton
2.16.23
Games Reviews

PlayStation VR2 Is Delightful, Expensive, And Needs More Video Games

Sony's produced the slickest virtual reality headset yet, but outside of the standout 'Horizon,' it's full of old games.
Patrick Klepek
2.16.23
Crime

Albanian Gangs Have Set Up Their Own CCTV Networks to Spy on Cops

Police said they had found 500 illegal surveillance cameras installed by Albanian gangsters to keep an eye on their movements.
Mitchell Prothero
2.16.23
News

Trump's Criminal Defense Attorney Is an Atlanta Hip-Hop Legend

Drew Findling built a reputation as hip-hop’s premier criminal defense attorney, representing Cardi B, Migos and Gucci Mane. Now he’s defending Trump from one of the former president’s most potent legal threats.
Greg Walters
2.16.23
News

Trump Is Closer Than Ever to Being Charged With a Crime

Three sets of prosecutors are closing in on the former president. Here’s where each probe stands.
Greg Walters
2.16.23
Food

Cooking Fried Chicken ‘Like a Steak’ With Butter’s Julian Cincotta

“In the first year, Post Malone came out. He just came in and sat here and he’s like, ‘Man, thank you so much. That chicken was amazing."
Julie Fenwick
2.16.23
event guide

VICE AUSTRALIA GUIDE TO THE WEEKEND

Here’s what to do this weekend in and around the world (Australia) ✰ FEB 17 - 19
Arielle Rose Richards
2.16.23
shopping-style

New Balance's FuelCell SuperComp Trainers Revive the Brand's Running Clout

The springy sole technology effortlessly shaves seconds off my running times.
Nicolette Accardi
2.15.23
shopping-food

This Chef-Collab Non-Alcoholic Wine Is (Literally) Michelin-Worthy

Proxies' new bottle with chef Dominique Crenn is an ode to sunshine and community.
Adam Rothbarth
2.15.23
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