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Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’

In this episode, we look back at 2025 and look ahead to what's happening in 2026—including what’s in store for Uncanny Valley.
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AMD CEO Lisa Su Isn’t Afraid of the Competition

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore
In this episode of Uncanny Valley we take you through our recent conversation with Lisa Su and go behind the scenes of our Big Interview event.
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What Happens When Your Coworkers Are AI Agents

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Evan Ratliff
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk to writer Evan Ratliff about how he created a small startup made entirely of AI employees—and what his findings reveal about the reality of an agentic future.
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The 4 Things You Need for a Tech Bubble

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, guest Brian Merchant walks us through a historical framework he used to analyze whether AI fits the classic signs of an economic bubble—and what that means for all of us.
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How to Hack a Poker Game

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Andy Greenberg
This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matters—even for those who don’t frequent the poker table.
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How Data Centers Actually Work

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the economics and environmental impacts of energy-hungry data centers and whether these facilities are sustainable in the age of AI.
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Where's the Fun in AI Gambling?

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Kate Knibbs
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we break down the role of AI in the online gambling scene.
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This Is How You Log Off

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Jason Kehe
On today's episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts talk to features editor Jason Kehe about everything from screen time limits and the return to flip phones to the romanticization of the early internet.
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How to Become a Vibe Coder

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, WIRED's senior correspondent Lauren Goode reports back from her brief stint as a vibe coder.
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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?
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The Vibes-Based Pricing of ‘Pro’ AI Software

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Reece Rogers
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we're talking about why some chatbot subscriptions are so expensive and how these premium prices were determined on vibes more than anything substantial.
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The Very Real Case for Brain-Computer Implants

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the heated race between two companies to build a commercial brain-computer interface.
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How WIRED Analyzed the Epstein Video

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into the differences between what the US government said about a Jeffrey Epstein video it released and the story told by its metadata.
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Disney Just Threw a Punch in a Major AI Fight

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we explore Disney and Universal’s lawsuit against Midjourney, which could be consequential for the future of how intellectual property is treated in the AI era.
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Seriously, What Is ‘Superintelligence’?

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about Meta’s recent investment in Scale AI and its move to build a superintelligence AI research lab. So we ask: What is superintelligence anyway?
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Unpacking AI Agents

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Will Knight
Need to make a dinner reservation or change your flight? Now AI agents can do that for you. This episode of Uncanny Valley looks into what Sam Altman calls “the next giant breakthrough.”
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Why Silicon Valley Needs Immigration

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, the hosts discuss how limiting foreign-born workers hurts Silicon Valley.
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Let's Talk About ChatGPT and Cheating in the Classroom

Today on Uncanny Valley, we address one of the most pressing questions in education right now: What constitutes cheating at school in today’s world of AI?
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Is Elon Musk Really Stepping Back from DOGE?

Elon Musk is apparently turning his attention away from Washington and back to Tesla. On this episode of Uncanny Valley, the hosts unpack what Musk’s pivot means for the future of DOGE.
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Trump, Cryptocurrency, and the Real Winners and Losers

Is Trump selling access to the administration in exchange for cryptocoins? On today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about the ethical concerns associated with TRUMP coin.
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The Dangerous Decline in Vaccination Rates

With measles on the rise, this episode of Uncanny Valley looks at RFK's role in the revival of the once-eliminated deadly illness.
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Protecting Your Phone—and Your Privacy—at the US Border

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts explain how to prepare for travel to and from the United States—and how to stay safe.
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How Americans Are Surveilled During Protests

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Andrew Couts
Here's what you need to know about surveillance technology and protests—and how you can best protect yourself.
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What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Tech—and You

This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts look at the impacts this trade war will have on the products we all use and how you can best navigate this new normal.
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Unpacking ‘Good Quests,’ Christianity, and Caviar Bumps

This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts ask what impact religion will have on Silicon Valley.
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Who's Elon Musk’s Biggest Fan? His Mom

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we tell you everything you need to know about Maye Musk.
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What’s Lost When the Human Drivers Are Gone?

This week on Uncanny Valley, we look ahead into a future where driverless cars are mainstream.
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A Look at a Very Silicon Valley Approach to Repopulation

On Uncanny Valley this week, our hosts talk about the pronatalism movement, and how the push to increase birth rates is trending among some of Silicon Valley's biggest and wealthiest names.
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Stories We Can’t Stop Thinking About: Deepfakes, the Tesla Backlash, and All Things Chips

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Zoë Schiffer
This week on “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk about three big stories from February.
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The Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Zoë Schiffer
This week, the Uncanny Valley hosts discuss the lawsuits, bidding wars, and power plays over OpenAI.
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Are Dating Apps Getting Worse?

By: Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, Zoë Schiffer
On this week’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we assess the state of swiping.
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