In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Leah Feiger to run through five of the best stories you need to know about — from how AI is eliminating entry level jobs to how a secretive Democrat group is funding high-profile influencers. Then, Zöe and Leah dive into the scoop that AI researchers recently recruited to Meta’s Superintelligence Lab are already leaving — some of them, back to OpenAI. Join us LIVE in San Francisco on September 9th Get your tickets HERE 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.Articles mentioned in this episode:
Researchers Are Already Leaving Meta’s New Superintelligence Lab | WIRED
AI Is Eliminating Jobs for Younger Workers | WIRED
Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Apple and OpenAI Over App Store Rankings | WIRED
A Dark Money Group Is Secretly Funding High-Profile Democratic Influencers | WIRED
What It’s Like Watching Dozens of Bodies Decompose (for Science)
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This Is How You Log Off
As the summer comes to an end, we’re thinking about what unplugging, going offline — the ultimate luxury — looks like in 2025. With a growing slate of apps aiming to reduce our screen time and some tech leaders trying to reinvent the internet as it was, where are we heading? WIRED’s features editor Jason Kehe joins us to discuss how as users we are now best positioned to take the power back. Join us LIVE in San Francisco on September 9th Get your tickets HERE 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.Articles mentioned in this episode:
Going Dumb: My Year With a Flip Phone | WIRED
Bluesky Is Plotting a Total Takeover of the Social Internet | WIRED
Alexis Ohanian’s Next Social Platform Has One Rule: Don’t Act Like an Asshole | WIRED
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BIG INTV: Alexis Ohanian Says We Can Build A Less Toxic Internet
The Reddit co-founder sits down for a wide-ranging conversation, from buying his first video game to meeting his future co-founder on the first day of college. When he’s not investing in the future of women’s sports, he’s relaunching Digg as the future of toxic-free social media.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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WIRED Roundup: Chip Manufacturers Bonanza
In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Louise Matsakis to run through five of the best stories we published this week — from OpenAI’s being poised to become the highest valued startup in history, to how government staffing cuts have fueled an ant smuggling boom. Then, Zöe and Louise discuss the controversial deals that the Trump administration appears to be striking with chip manufacturers. Join us LIVE in San Francisco on September 9th Get your tickets HERE Articles mentioned in this episode:
How DOGE Set Up a Shadow X Account for a Government Agency | WIRED
OpenAI Is Poised to Become the Most Valuable Startup Ever. Should It Be? | WIRED
Silicon Valley Is Panicking About Zohran Mamdani. NYC’s Tech Scene Is Not | WIRED
Government Staffing Cuts Have Fueled an Ant-Smuggling Boom | WIRED
Why Trump Flip-Flopped on Nvidia Selling H20 Chips to China | WIRED
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How To Become a Vibe Coder
Vibe coding is everywhere, and it’s already drastically changing the tech industry — from shaping how software gets made to who gets hired. So back in July, our very own Lauren Goode went on a journey to become a vibe coder at one of San Francisco’s top startups. In this episode, she sits down with Mike to share her experience and they break down whether vibe coding really spells the end of coding as we know it. Join us LIVE in San Francisco on September 9th Get your tickets HERE Articles mentioned in this episode:
Vibe Coding Is Coming for Engineering Jobs | WIRED
Cursor’s New Bugbot Is Designed to Save Vibe Coders From Themselves | WIRED
Cheap AI Tools May Come at a Big Long-Term Cost
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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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