
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 | Twice weekly | Episodes | 459 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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This week, Nvidia launched a splashy push for an open source AI security alliance alongside companies like Microsoft, SpaceX, and Palantir — notably absent were OpenAI and Anthropic. We break down what the split means for the industry and the Trump a... more
A.G. Sulzberger, who took on the publisher role at The New York Times a decade ago and has been an influential leader in the Times’ much-lauded push into digital innovation, has no shortage of defending to do lately. Nearly three years ago, the Times... more
This week, the White House accused Chinese-owned Moonshot AI of distilling Anthropic's Fable 5 to build their much talked about Kimi K3 model. Zoë, Leah, and Brian break down whether this is a repeat of the DeepSeek moment and what it means for the A... more
More than a hundred Stanford students left their own graduation to protest Google’s military contracts and deals with ICE. Two organizers, Amanda Campos and Eva Jones, tell us why.
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Great podcast, thoughtful reporting. I love Wired’s podcasts and tech coverage. It’s consistently great work and they talk about real things in a balanced way.
Honestly, would probably be a paying subscriber for the magazine again except that Condé Nast makes it too hard to unsubscribe.
The hosts are extremely knowledgeable about a wide range of tech development topics – even as they relate to domestic politics, and they are also surprisingly warm and even funny. I really appreciate their work!
Keeps me up to date with the future
Good format and execution. Sold as tech news source, and at first sounded like info on AI and its effects on society. But then the names of politicians came up again and again. Not what I came to hear.
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Uncanny Valley pulls back the curtain on Silicon Valley power, influence, and the people shaping tech policy, media, and culture. Episodes typically fuse sharp reporting with thoughtful commentary on AI, governance, and the societal impact of technology, often weaving in on-the-ground reporting, expert explainers, and candid creator and industry interviews. Notably, the show blends rapid-fire tech policy debates with in-depth creator stories, space, and science topics, offering listeners a mix of hard analysis and insider access. Potential sponsors and guests can expect a rigorous, WIRED-flavored look at how tech intersects with politics, culture, and everyday life, delivered with lively banter and accessible storytelling.
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