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Welcome to Uncanny Valley—an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley—where each week, WIRED’s writers and editors bring you original reporting and analysis about some of the biggest stories in tech.

On Tuesdays, The Big Interview with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond in conversation with influential figures in culture, politics, business, science, and be... more

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This week, the team dives into why disinformation and the AI industry battles have quickly positioned themselves at the center of the ongoing conflict between the U.S and Iran. They also discuss how prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are i... more

Steven Adler used to lead product safety at OpenAI. When Katie read his recent op-ed asking OpenAI to prove that they have and continue to address safety issues, she knew she wanted to talk to him. This week she sits down with Steven to talk about wh... more

This week, the team dives into the feud that has been brewing between Anthropic and the Pentagon — and what it says about how the government interacts with tech companies. Later, Zoë tells us why figuring out whether you are agentic or mimetic has be... more

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Recent Guests

Ishan Tharoor
Foreign affairs journalist
The New Yorker (interview subject)
Episode: Iran Strikes in the AI Era; Prediction Markets Ethics; Paramount Beats Netflix
Steven Adler
Former OpenAI safety lead, author of the NYT op-ed on OpenAI safety
OpenAI (former)
Episode: BIG INTV: Open AI’s Former Safety Lead Calls Out Erotica Claims (Rerun)
Dr. Lisa Su
CEO of AMD
AMD
Episode: AMD CEO Lisa Su Isn’t Afraid of the Competition
Evan Ratliff
Journalist, host of the Show Game podcast, and co-founder of HarumoAI
HarumoAI
Episode: What Happens When Your Coworkers Are AI Agents
Melinda French Gates
Philanthropist and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Pivotal Ventures
Episode: BIG INTV: Melinda French Gates on Secrets: ‘Live a Truthful Life, Then You Don’t Have Any’
Joe Weisenthal
Economics expert and co-host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast
Bloomberg
Episode: BIG INTV: Joe Weisenthal Has Predictions About How the AI Bubble Will Burst
Alex Karp
CEO of Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies
Episode: In Alex Karp’s World, Palantir Is the Underdog
Brian Merchant
Writer and author of 'Blood in the Machine'
Wired
Episode: The Four Criteria for a Tech Bubble
Kara Swisher
Fellow tech journalist and podcast host known for her critical insights on the tech industry
Host of her own show and the co-host of Pivot
Episode: BIG INTV: Kara Swisher Says Silicon Valley's Biggest Lie is That They Care About People

Hosts

Brian Barrett
Executive Editor at WIRED
Leah Feiger
Senior Politics Editor at WIRED
Zoë Schiffer
Director of Business and Industry at WIRED
Katie Drummond
Host of The Big Interview at WIRED

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 958 ratings
  • Enjoying the new format

    Good conversation among informed hosts, nice variety of topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    debh
    United States7 days ago
  • Like listening to your smart friends talk

    When listening the host talk its like being at a cocktail party and listening to my smart friends talk about things I don’t know much about. Easy to listen to and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tin-84
    United States10 days ago
  • My new favorite show

    Love a hot take on the wired news of the week. I do love the threesome - Zoey, Brian and Lia. They play off each other really well. Things I hear on this podcast pop out in my conversations and into my slack. Great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xgalusha
    United States17 days ago
  • Too much politics for a tech show

    I follow Wired for tech news, and I’ve been growing frustrated as there has been more and more political content and commentary added. Now there are entire segments having nothing to do with tech anymore (e.g., Evie magazine). You’ve lost your focus, Wired.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    WholemealFrog
    United States22 days ago
  • Informative

    Very informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weeewewweeee
    United States24 days ago

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High praise for the knowledgeable hosts and the quality of the content, with some mentioning the need for improvements in host delivery.
There is some criticism regarding a perceived shift towards a more youth-oriented style that some find off-putting.
Listeners appreciate the candid discussions and insights into tech and politics.

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BIG INTV: Open AI’s Former Safety Lead Calls Out Erotica Claims (Rerun)
Q: Why did you decide to leave OpenAI and pursue independence as an outspoken critic and writer?
To speak more freely and influence public policy and industry standards, rather than stay within the constraints of a single company's framework, while continuing to advocate for safer, more transparent AI governance.
BIG INTV: Open AI’s Former Safety Lead Calls Out Erotica Claims (Rerun)
Q: What worries you most about giving adults more autonomy with their use of ChatGPT, including erotica, and what stands out as concerning for individual and societal well-being?
The core concern is balancing freedom with the risk of harm as models become more capable, especially given mental health issues and potential manipulation; there needs to be transparent, ongoing safety evaluation and credible demonstrations that safeguards work, not just assurances.
BIG INTV: Melinda French Gates on Secrets: ‘Live a Truthful Life, Then You Don’t Have Any’ (Re-Run)
Q: What do you hope you are imbuing your kids with?
I hope they say that they have thought a lot about their values and they know who they are because they learned that from their mom.
BIG INTV: Melinda French Gates on Secrets: ‘Live a Truthful Life, Then You Don’t Have Any’ (Re-Run)
Q: How could emerging tech, so thinking about AI, biotech, make philanthropy easier?
It could solve things much more quickly when we get the right models for the human body, particularly in health.
BIG INTV: Melinda French Gates on Secrets: ‘Live a Truthful Life, Then You Don’t Have Any’ (Re-Run)
Q: What is the best way for a public figure to keep a secret?
Just live a truthful life. You don't have any secrets.

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