How China Is Hoping to Attract Tech Talent
Lauren Goode: What's an example of that? Louise Matsakis: So, for example, there were some Chinese influencers who were spreading these conspiracy theories that Indians were plotting to…
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The Safe Space of “Good Hang with Amy Poehler”
Amy Poehler may be the most-liked woman in Hollywood. Her latest project, the mega-popular podcast “Good Hang with Amy Poehler,” certainly encourages that impression. It’s perhaps her…
Patreon CEO Jack Conte Wants You to Get Off of Your Phone
Before we really get too far into it, we always start with a little bit of rapid-fire questioning, some warmup. Jack, what is the most active text thread that you're on? I am not on any…
WIRED Roundup: The New Fake World of OpenAI’s Social Video App
Manisha Krishnan: Yeah, this season has ... I mean, this is the first time I've watched in 15 years. But this season has been pretty spot on. It's almost like they're reading WIRED and…
Your Delivery Robot Is Here
Aarian Marshall: Hello. Michael Calore: Given today's topic, I'm curious to know what is the most unexpected thing you've both ordered through a delivery app? Louise Matsakis: So I was on…
The Leftist Podcaster Who Studies Online Radicalization
This past March, the Times writer and power podcaster Ezra Klein appeared on “Doomscroll,” a small but influential YouTube interview show hosted by the thirty-eight-year-old artist,…
Is Silicon Valley Still the Tech Capital?
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley recorded in front of a live audience in San Francisco, our hosts discuss Silicon Valley's history and future. Source link
Move Aside, Chatbots: AI Humanoids Are Here
Michael Calore: Yeah. That's a whole other topic. Kylie Robison: Yes, it is. Will, what do you recommend? Will Knight: I'm going to recommend what I think is a genuinely useful home robot.…
Matthew Prince Wants AI Companies to Pay for Their Sins
My evidence that we're onto something is we've seen a handful of content deals, and the company that has gotten the best deal by far is Reddit. We know from their public filings that last…
Where's the Fun in AI Gambling?
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we break down the role of AI in the online gambling scene. Source link
Kenneth Cole Picks Podcaster Jay Shetty as First Men’s Face of Purposeful Voices
Kenneth Cole has selected the first menswear ambassador for his Purposeful Voices series: Jay Shetty, the author, entrepreneur, former monk and host of the popular podcast “On Purpose.”…
Alexis Ohanian’s Next Social Platform Has One Rule: Don’t Act Like an Asshole
In 2001, before he cofounded Reddit, before he married the world’s greatest tennis player, before he became the face of devoted fatherhood and a serial entrepreneur, Alexis Ohanian gave a…
Join Us for WIRED’s “Uncanny Valley” Live
On September 9, WIRED is partnering with KQED for Uncanny Valley's first live show of the podcast. Join us in San Francisco to see hosts Katie Drummond, Michael Calore, and Lauren Goode…
How to Become a Vibe Coder
Michael Calore: OK. Lauren Goode: Yeah. But yeah, I'd be curious to see what you come up with. Michael Calore: OK. Lauren Goode: In fact, I'm probably going to quiz you about it on an…
Decoding Palantir, the Most Mysterious Company in Silicon Valley
This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about one of the most notorious American corporations. So what does Palantir actually do? Source link
Adam Friedland’s Comedy of Discomforts
When CBS announced the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” in July, a long-theorized concern came true: the late-night talk show was dead—for real this time!—its embalmed…
The Vibes-Based Pricing of ‘Pro’ AI Software
Lauren Goode: All right. Actually not. But last fall I went to an event for Worldcoin, which is Sam Altman's other company. It was a super weird vibey crypto eye-scanning thing at a…
You Asked, We Answered: All of Your AI Angst
Welcome to Uncanny Valley's very first Q&A, where our host addresses your burning AI-related questions. Source link
21 Famous People — From Dolly Parton To Harrison Ford — Who Told Laugh-Out-Loud Jokes On Talk Shows And Podcasts
21 Celebs Who Told Jokes On Talk Shows And Podcasts Everyone likes a good joke — even celebrities! So, my friends (is it OK if I call you that? We're close, right?), here are 21 celebs who…
Disney Just Threw a Punch in a Major AI Fight
Michael Calore: So publishing is definitely at the top of the list of industries that have been worried about AI plagiarizing original work, and we should all know because we're all in the…
Seriously, What Is ‘Superintelligence’?
Michael Calore: Yeah. Katie Drummond: We need to do more reporting on this. I think that the compensation of people in Silicon Valley is fascinating. Lauren Goode: Well, if anyone would…
Unpacking AI Agents
Will Knight: Maybe we also need a renewed open source movement so we're not just using agents that belong and funnel data to these giant companies. Use open source code and models, and…
Why Silicon Valley Needs Immigration
Katie Drummond: I have to shop at a specialty hat store. Because my head actually doesn't … I can't wear— Lauren Goode: What is this store called? Katie Drummond: I can't wear normal hats.…
Let's Talk About ChatGPT and Cheating in the Classroom
Michael Calore: That's pretty good. Katie? Katie Drummond: My recommendation is very specific and very strange. It is a 2003 film called What a Girl Wants, starring Amanda Bynes and Colin…