WIRED Roundup: The New Fake World of OpenAI’s Social Video App
In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Manisha Krishnan to run through five of the best stories we published this week — from how federal workers are being told to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, to Peter Thiel’s ongoing obsession with the Antichrist. Then, Zöe and Manisha break down the news of OpenAI launching a new social app for AI-generated videos. Articles mentioned in this episode:
OpenAI Is Preparing to Launch a Social App for AI-Generated Videos | WIRED
Federal Workers Are Being Told to Blame Democrats for the Shutdown | WIRED
The Real Stakes, and Real Story, of Peter Thiel’s Antichrist Obsession | WIRED
Tesla Is Urging Drowsy Drivers to Use ‘Full Self-Driving.’ That Could Go Very Wrong | WIRED
Scientists Made Human Eggs From Skin Cells and Used Them to Form Embryos | WIRED
Join WIRED’s best and brightest as they provide an insider analysis of the overlap between tech and politics, from the influence of Silicon Valley on the Trump administration to how inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots fanned the fire on social protests.
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Your Delivery Robot Is Here
Earlier this week, DoorDash unveiled its own new autonomous robot, called Dot. The company says it’s part of its goal to have a “hybrid” model for deliveries going forward—working with humans, but also drones and autonomous vehicles. It’s the latest sign of a renewed interest in the industry of delivery robots after years of challenges. WIRED’s Aarian Marshall joins us to discuss why it matters for all of us, whether we’re ordering in or not. Articles mentioned in this episode:
DoorDash’s New Delivery Robot Rolls Out Into the Big, Cruel World | WIRED
This Food-Delivery Robot Wants to Share the Bike Lane | WIRED
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BIG INTV: Lareina Yee Discusses Breakthrough Technologies
Branded Content by McKinsey | WIRED’s Global Editorial Director, Katie Drummond sat down with McKinsey’s Global Institute Director and Senior Partner Lareina Yee for a conversation on the technologies redefining industries—from AI to autonomous vehicles—and how leading organizations turn innovation into long-term strategic advantage.
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WIRED Roundup: Groypers Going Mainstream
In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Jake Lahut to run through five of the best stories we published this week — from Customs & Border Protection efforts to collect American’s DNA to tech billionaire Larry Ellison’s shadowy influence on the White House. Then, Zöe and Jake discuss the surge in popularity of white nationalist influencer Nick Fuentes, who has leveraged the vacuum left behind by Charlie Kirk's death to break into the mainstream. Articles mentioned in this episode:
Nick Fuentes' Plan to Conquer America
Larry Ellison Is a ‘Shadow President’ in Donald Trump’s America
OpenAI Teams Up With Oracle and SoftBank to Build 5 New Stargate Data Centers
DHS Has Been Collecting US Citizens’ DNA for Years
For One Glorious Morning, a Website Saved San Francisco From Parking Tickets
Join WIRED’s best and brightest as they provide an insider analysis of the overlap between tech and politics, from the influence of Silicon Valley on the Trump administration to how inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots fanned the fire on social protests.
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Is Silicon Valley Still the Tech Capital?
Earlier this month, we took the show to San Francisco for a live recording in front of a great audience at KQED's The Commons. WIRED'S Lauren Goode, Katie Drummond and Jason Kehe asked themselves and answered a perennial question: Is Silicon Valley still the tech capital of the world? Plus, they put themselves to the test with a new game and some questions from the audience.
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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.
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