‘Uncanny Valley’: Minneapolis Misinformation, TikTok’s New Owners, and Moltbot Hype
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the news that’s held our attention this week: ICE activity as it’s been unfolding in Minnesota….
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‘Uncanny Valley’: Donald Trump’s Davos Drama, AI Midterms, and ChatGPT’s Last Resort
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts unpack the news from Davos, where Trump and major AI companies shared the stage at the World Economic Forum….
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WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026….
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WIRED Roundup: DOGE Isn’t Dead, Facebook Dating Is Real, and Amazon’s AI Ambitions
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you the news of the week, then dive into how some DOGE operatives are still at work in the federal government—despite reports claiming otherwise….
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Donald Trump Is the First AI Slop President
How do AI videos end up on Donald Trump’s social media accounts? WIRED investigates….
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The FTC Is Disappearing Blog Posts About AI Published During Lina Khan’s Tenure
The Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts in recent months about open source and potential risks to consumers from the rapid spread of commercial AI tools….
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Melania Trump’s AI Era Is Upon Us
The ever elusive first lady has emerged with a brief to exert thought leadership over AI, for the children. Some insiders are excited; others won’t touch the subject with a 10-foot pole….
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WIRED Roundup: Meta’s AI Brain Drain
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we look back at the week’s biggest stories—from the researchers leaving Meta’s new superintelligence lab, to the dark money group funding Democratic influencers….
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A DOGE AI Tool Called SweetREX Is Coming to Slash US Government Regulation
Named for its developer, an undergrad who took leave from UChicago to become a DOGE affiliate, a new AI tool automates the review of federal regulations and flags rules it thinks can be eliminated….
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