
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 421 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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This week, the team discusses what’s at stake for Anthropic after the company sued the Department of Defense. They also take a look at the strategy behind the Trump administration sharing action-filled war memes on social media, and share a scoop abo... more
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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Good conversation among informed hosts, nice variety of topics.
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.
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.
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.
Very informative!
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Focusing on the intersection of technology, culture, and politics, episodes feature discussions about significant events in the tech industry, potential ethical dilemmas, and the influence of tech culture on society. With a mix of original reporting and in-depth interviews, the content examines topics like AI ethics, philanthropy in tech, and the role of social media in shaping public perception. Unique elements include insightful commentary and personal anecdotes from hosts with deep industry backgrounds and expertise, providing a blend of information and entertainment that appeals to tech-savvy listeners.
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