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Uncanny Valley

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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 Thursdays, WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond is joined by Lauren Goode and Michael Calore to break down a recent story or phenomena bubbling up in Silicon Valley and explain its influence on our daily lives. And on Fridays, WIRED’s Zoë Schiffer has an urgent conversation about this week in the news.

Recent Episodes

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Here’s What We Know About DOGE 2.0

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You Asked, We Answered: All of Your AI Angst

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The 911 Calls Inside ICE Detention Centers

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Unpacking Our Conversation With a Former DOGE Staffer

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Disney Just Threw a Punch in a Major AI Fight

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Seriously, What Is ‘Superintelligence’?

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The Chatbot Disinfo Inflaming the LA Protests

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Unpacking AI Agents

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One, Big, Beautiful Breakup

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Why Silicon Valley Needs Immigration

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Let's Talk About ChatGPT and Cheating in the Classroom

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Why 3D-Printing an Untraceable Ghost Gun Is Easier Than Ever

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Is Elon Musk Really Stepping Back From DOGE?

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The Hottest Topic at This Year's Pornhub Awards? Censorship

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Trump, Cryptocurrency, and the Real Winners and Losers

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The Trump Administration Sure Is Having Trouble Keeping Its Comms Private

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The Dangerous Decline in Vaccination Rates

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A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas

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Protecting Your Phone—and Your Privacy—at the US Border

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Is Tesla on the Outs in China?