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Let's Talk About ChatGPT and Cheating In The Classroom 49:47

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There’s been a lot of talk about how AI tools like ChatGPT are changing education. Students are using AI to do research, write papers, and get better grades. So today on the show, we debate whether using AI in school is actually cheating. Plus, we dive into how students and teachers are using these tools, and we ask what place AI should have in the future of learning. You can follow our hosts on Bluesky—Michael Calore is @snackfight , Lauren Goode is @laurengoode , and Katie Drummond is @katie-drummond . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Why 3D Printing an Untraceable ‘Ghost Gun’ is Easier Than Ever 18:32

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WIRED’s Senior Writer, Andy Greenberg, has been reporting on ghost guns for years. He first used a 3D printer to assemble a gun more than a decade ago, and says that today’s process is not only faster, but cheaper. We talk to Andy about how he legally printed the same gun Luigi Mangione allegedly used in the alleged killing of the United Healthcare CEO last year, and whether US law is keeping up with the technology of 3D printed guns. Articles mentioned in this episode: We Made Luigi Mangione’s 3D-Printed Gun—and Fired It Bluesky Is Plotting a Total Takeover of the Social Internet The Delirious, Violent, Impossible True Story of the Zizians You can follow Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky @zoeschiffer Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Is Elon Musk Really Stepping Back from DOGE? 41:39

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Elon Musk says he’s stepping back from his role with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency to turn his attention to his businesses—most urgently to Tesla, which has faced global sales slumps in recent months. Today on the show, we discuss how our understanding of DOGE has evolved over the past five months and what we think will happen when Musk scales back. You can follow our hosts on Bluesky—Michael Calore is @snackfight , Lauren Goode is @laurengoode , and Katie Drummond is @katie-drummond . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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The Hottest Topic At This Year's Pornhub Awards? Censorship 20:20

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Pornhub is currently not available in more than a third of US States, due to new age verification laws. And just last week, two Republican senators introduced a bill which could ban pornography across the country. The looming threat on the industry was not lost on some of the biggest names in the adult film industry at this year’s Pornhub Awards. In fact, it was central to the event’s theme. WIRED’s Manisha Krishnan was there, and on this week’s episode tells us all about the event, and how Pornhub’s story is at the center of tech and politics today. Articles mentioned in this episode: Your Favorite Porn Stars Are Sick of Being Censored. But They’re Not Going Away The Biggest Dating App Faux Pas for Gen Z? Being Cringe North Korea Stole Your Job Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Trump, Cryptocurrency, and the Real Winners and Losers 39:51

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In the days before his inauguration, President Trump announced his own cryptocurrency, TRUMP coin, a move that could stand to make the Trump family significantly wealthier. And now, Trump has offered investors something else– access to him, when he recently announced he’ll hold a private dinner with the largest investors in TRUMP coin. In this week’s episode, we talk about Trump's venture into cryptocurrency and the giant web of ethical concerns it presents. You can follow our hosts on Bluesky—Michael Calore is @snackfight , Lauren Goode is @laurengoode , and Katie Drummond is @katie-drummond . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Why Is The Trump Administration Having So Much Trouble Keeping Their Comms Private? 17:15

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When former national security advisor Mike Waltz had a picture taken of him last week, he didn’t expect for the whole world to see that he was using TeleMessage, a messaging app similar to Signal. Now the app has been hacked, with portions of data linked to government entities like Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and companies like Coinbase. Today on the show, we’re joined by WIRED senior writer Lily Hay Newman to discuss what this incident tells us about the growing vulnerabilities in government communications. Articles mentioned in this episode: Mike Waltz Has Somehow Gotten Even Worse at Using Signal The Signal Clone the Trump Admin Uses Was Hacked The Signal Clone Mike Waltz Was Caught Using Has Direct Access to User Chats You can follow Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky @zoeschiffer , and Lily Hay Newman @lhn . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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The Dangerous Decline in Vaccination Rates 34:34

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In the year 2000, measles were declared eliminated from the United States. But thanks to declining vaccination rates, Americans may have to contend with a much scarier future for the deadly disease. Today on the show, we talk about the state of measles, and we explain the role Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, has played in the shifting culture around vaccines in America. You can follow our hosts on Bluesky—Michael Calore is @snackfight , Lauren Goode is @laurengoode , and Katie Drummond is @katie-drummond . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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A Tariff Standoff with China, Power Outages and the End of Christmas 15:47

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President Trump’s tariff standoff with China has caused chaos, confusion and major delays for companies of all shapes and sizes. As everyone waits to see what happens next, some businesses that depend on international trade are already feeling major impacts, saying that they might not meet their production deadlines. And one of those deadlines is pretty important: Christmas. Today on the show, we're joined by WIRED's Senior Business Editor Louise Matsakis to talk through the latest on tariffs. Articles mentioned in this episode Donald Trump Is Already Ruining Christmas OpenAI Adds Shopping to ChatGPT in a Challenge to Google The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe’s Power Back On You can follow Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky @zoeschiffer . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Protecting Your Phone—and Your Privacy—at the US Border 39:16

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Under the new Trump administration, more and more visa holders and foreign visitors are being detained or denied entry at the border. It’s also becoming more common for people to be questioned or detained because of content on their phones, laptops and cameras. In today’s episode, we’ll tell you what you need to know about your carrying devices across the US border, and how to stay safe. Plus, we share some pretty spectacular recommendations for your downtime. You can follow our hosts on Bluesky—Michael Calore is @snackfight , Lauren Goode is @laurengoode , and Katie Drummond is @katie-drummond . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Is Telsa on the Outs in China? 17:28

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China has long been a really important market for Tesla and for Elon Musk, but after the rising US tariffs and rising competition in the electric vehicle market – Tesla may be on the outs in China. Today on the show, we’re joined by Zeyi Yang, senior writer at WIRED, to talk about what it all means for Elon Musk’s company. Articles mentioned in this episode DOGE Is Building a Master Database to Surveil and Track Immigrants Stumbling and Overheating, Most Humanoid Robots Fail to Finish Half-Marathon in Beijing You can follow Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky @zoeschiffer . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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How Americans Are Surveilled During Protests 29:44

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There have been a number of protests in the past few months pushing back against President Trump’s most recent policy changes, and we're likely to see more. Today on the show, WIRED’s Senior Editor of Security and Investigations, Andrew Couts, talks us through the technology being used by law enforcement to surveil protests, how surveillance tech has evolved over the years, and what it means for anyone taking to the streets or posting to social media to voice their concerns. Plus, we share WIRED tips on how to stay safe, should you choose to protest. You can follow our hosts on Bluesky— Michael Calore is @snackfight , Lauren Goode is @laurengoode , and Katie Drummond is @katie-drummond . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Will Meta Really Have to Sell Instagram and WhatsApp? 17:52

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The trial between the US Federal Trade Commission and Meta began this week—and the future of the company is at stake. The FTC wants Meta to sell off two prized assets, Instagram and WhatsApp, arguing that it acquired them illegally to suppress competition. Today on the show, Senior Writer Paresh Dave joins host Zoë Schiffer to talk about what we know right now about the government’s case—and what we learned when Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Monday. Articles mentioned in this episode FTC v Meta Trial: The future of Instagram and Whatsapp is at stake Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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What The Actual Tariff 42:45

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It’s been total chaos since President Trump announced tariffs last week. Despite the endless reporting on this story, none of it really makes any sense yet. So today, we attempt to make sense of how the tariffs could revamp the entire tech industry and what you can do to deal with this new normal. You can follow our hosts on Bluesky— Michael Calore is @snackfight , Lauren Goode is @laurengoode , and Katie Drummond is @katie-drummond . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Why the Market Is Going Crazy This Week 20:38

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WIRED’s Louise Matsakis joins Zoë Schiffer, WIRED’s Director of Business & Industry, to talk about this week’s market madness and why the US probably won’t have armies of people screwing in little screws to make iPhones anytime soon. Articles mentioned in this episode: Trump Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Is Silicon Valley Actually Libertarian? (Re-Run) 39:13

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It's long been believed that Silicon Valley is a hotbed for libertarian ideals, but where did that idea come from? Aside from some high-profile tech founders and investors who either identify as libertarian or express libertarian-esque beliefs, does this set of ideologies really define the Valley? And what is libertarianism anyway? You can follow Michael Calore on Bluesky at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on Bluesky at @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky @zoeschiffer . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Good Quests, Christianity & Caviar Bumps 28:09

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The mission of Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurs has long been to change the world. But, how do you know whether a pursuit is good or bad? ACTS17 collective, a Christian faith based group of tech entrepreneurs, says a strong relationship with God is the answer. Today on the show, we talk about the people promoting a faith-based approach to tech, we learn what a “good quest” is, and we ask, what impact religion will have on the type of ventures the valley pursues in the future? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Who's Elon Musk’s Biggest Fan? His Mom 28:43

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She sits in on his business meetings, defends him on X, and travels to give talks about how she raised him, the richest man in the world — but who is Elon Musk’s mother? Today on the show, we learn all about the model, influencer and author, Maye Musk, while dissecting her most recent travels to China and her possible influence on foreign politics. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com . You can follow Michael Calore on BlueSky at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on BlueSky at @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky @zoeschiffer . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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DOGE is Doing the Opposite of Government Auditing 29:07

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WIRED’s Vittoria Elliot joins Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond to discuss what real government auditors think of DOGE’s work, and what happened during DOGE’s first six weeks. Articles mentioned in this episode: ‘It’s a Heist’: Real Federal Auditors Are Horrified by DOGE , Inside Elon Musk’s ‘Digital Coup’ , Donald Trump Held Another Million-Dollar ‘Candlelight’ Dinner—With Elon Musk in Tow Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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What's Lost When the Human Drivers Are Gone? 39:11

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If you’ve spent time in San Francisco or Phoenix in the last couple years, chances are you’ve probably seen a self-driving car making its way around. This week, we’re joined by WIRED’s Aarian Marshall to talk about the race to flood our streets with self-driving cars. We’ll get into safety regulations, the pros and cons of robo taxis, and we imagine a future where driverless cars become mainstream. You can follow Michael Calore on Bluesky at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on Bluesky at @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky @zoeschiffer . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Why Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown 23:35

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WIRED Senior Editor Leah Feiger joins Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond to discuss some breaking news about why Elon Musk would want a government shutdown. Plus, WIRED’s Emily Mullin joins for an update on misinformation surrounding the latest measles outbreaks in the United States. Articles mentioned in this episode: Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown ; This Is How Measles Kills ; The Worst 7 Years in Boeing’s History—and the Man Who Won’t Stop Fighting for Answers Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Do We Need To Have More Babies? 31:13

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Silicon Valley is obsessed with solutionism. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that when it comes to a declining birth rate some of the valley’s elite have a clear answer: more babies at all costs. Today on the show, we talk about the pronatalism movement and how ideas around increasing birth rates are trending among some of the valley’s biggest and wealthiest names. Articles mentioned in this episode: This Woman Will Decide Which Babies Are Born You can follow Michael Calore on BlueSky at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on BlueSky at @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on BlueSky at @zoeschiffer . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Elon’s Twitter Playbook at DOGE 20:28

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WIRED’s Director of Business & Industry Zoë Schiffer and Katie Drummond, Global Editorial Director, talk about credit card freezes and AI technology at DOGE, and how each is a move from the Twitter playbook. Articles mentioned in this episode: DOGE Puts $1 Spending Limit on Government Employee Credit Cards , Elon Musk’s $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies , DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers , Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Working on a Custom Chatbot Called GSAi Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Deepfakes, Tesla Backlash and Chips Chips Chips 36:37

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We’ve been so busy at WIRED, covering politics, science, culture, security, gear and so much more, that this week we decided to do something a little different – we’re talking through three stories from February that we just can’t stop thinking about. In today’s episode, we talk about the Tesla backlash, a saga involving deepfaked images, and we dive into the world of microchips. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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WIRED News Update: DOGE’s Many Conflicts of Interest & Elon’s Weekend Email Chaos 22:24

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WIRED’s Deputy Editor Brian Barrett joins Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond to talk about the many conflicts of interests within DOGE which are popping up across the federal government , including most recently at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Plus, they unpack the chaos which followed an email that Elon Musk sent to federal workers over the weekend. Articles mentioned in this episode: DOGE Staffers at HUD Are From an AI Real Estate Firm and a Mobile Home Operator , These Are the SpaceX Engineers Already Working Inside the FAA , DOGE Put Him in the Treasury Department. His Company Has Federal Contracts Worth Millions , Elon Musk Threatens FBI Agents and Air Traffic Controllers With Forced Resignation if They Don't Respond to an Email , DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion , No, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits , The Delirious, Violent, Impossible True Story of the Zizians Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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The Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman 36:53

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The relationship between Sam Altman and Elon Musk goes back to the early days of OpenAI– then, a non-profit research lab. But now, the two men find themselves in a very public feud over the billion dollar AI company. Today on the show, we catalogue their friendship-turned-feud and how the company that started it all still remains core to their beef. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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WIRED News Update: The Watergate-inspired Law That’s Fighting DOGE 21:30

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Andrew Couts, WIRED’s Senior Editor of Security and Investigations, joins Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond to talk about how The 1974 Privacy Act is being leveraged as Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency continues to collect massive amounts of sensitive federal data. Plus, they discuss how you can protect yourself from government surveillance. Articles mentioned in this episode: The 50-Year-Old Law That Could Stop DOGE in Its Tracks—Maybe , The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance , How a 'NULL' License Plate Landed One Hacker in Ticket Hell Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Are Dating Apps Getting Worse? 41:15

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Dating apps have evolved a lot over the years, with apps dedicated to any romantic niche– dog lovers, astrology heads, and big, bushy beards. Despite the seemingly endless options of dating platforms, the industry seems to be at a low. So this week, we talk about the current state of dating apps and what it means for those looking for love (or something like it). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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WIRED News Update: Keeping Tabs on DOGE 26:05

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WIRED Politics Senior Editor Leah Feiger joins Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond to talk about the latest at DOGE and the inexperienced engineers holding key positions at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. They discuss how WIRED’s been preparing for this moment since the first assassination attempt on Trump last summer, and how, despite the unprecedented chaos of this moment, the courts will catch up. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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TikTok Stole Our Hearts, But Can It Last? 32:18

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On a Sunday in January, TikTok users were greeted with a notification in the app which said that TikTok was no longer available to use in the U.S ., but that it hoped to be back soon. The following day, President Trump took office and signed an executive order keeping the app around another 75 days. But, it’s still unclear what will happen with TikTok after those 75 days are up. This week, we break down years of drama around the potential ban on TikTok, and we ask each other: what makes this app so unique and so uniquely vulnerable? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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The World According to Marc Andreessen 38:04

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It wasn’t that long ago that one of Silicon Valley's most prominent and influential venture capitalists, Marc Andreessen, was a major supporter of the Democratic Party. So how did he, in such a short time, transform into a top advisor to the Trump administration? This week, we retrace Andreesen’s steps–from his early days at Netscape to his current role of “unpaid intern” at DOGE. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Zuck Ends Fact-Checking. What Could Go Wrong? 41:38

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With the news that Meta is ending its third-party fact-checking program, we dig into the future of content moderation. From Community Notes to automated systems, how do you manage trust and safety for a site with two billion daily active users? Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com . You can follow Michael Calore on BlueSky at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on BlueSky at @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Threads @reporterzoe . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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We Turned Our Lives Over to AI Assistants 37:52

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Sometimes you just need a little help. That’s where the robots come in! But, have we actually reached a place where AI is more helpful than working with a human expert? This week, we compare notes on our week with AI assistants. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Musk Takes Washington 36:20

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What do Dogecoin and the Department of Government Efficiency have in common? Elon Musk, of course. This new government committee led by Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy is being tasked with cutting the federal budget. So this week, we examine the Silicon Valley mindset behind it. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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From Critics at Large: Will Kids Online, In Fact, Be All Right? 49:20

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In her new FX docuseries “Social Studies,” the artist and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield delves into the post-pandemic lives—and phones—of a group of L.A. teens. Screen recordings of the kids’ social-media use reveal how these platforms have reshaped their experience of the world in alarming ways. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss how the show paints a vivid, empathetic portrait of modern adolescence while also tapping into the long tradition of fretting about what the youths of the day are up to. The hosts consider moral panics throughout history, from the 1971 book “Go Ask Alice,” which was first marketed as the true story of a drug-addicted girl’s downfall in a bid to scare kids straight, to the hand-wringing that surrounded trends like rock and roll and the postwar comic-book craze. Anxieties around social-media use, by contrast, are warranted. Mounting research shows how screen time correlates with spikes in depression, loneliness, and suicide among teens. It’s a problem that has come to define all our lives, not just those of the youth. “This whole crust of society—people joining trade unions and other kinds of things, lodges and guilds, having hobbies,” Cunningham says, “that layer of society is shrinking. And parallel to our crusade against the ills of social media is, how do we rebuild that sector of society?” Listen to and follow Critics at Large here: http://swap.fm/l/tny-cal-feeddrop Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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All of Our Hopes and Fears for Tech 36:48

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Wearable tech, self-driving cars and AI mishaps. There were a lot of new product launches this year – some more successful than others. This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about the tech out there that we are most excited about and the tech that has us most terrified for the coming year. Plus, we share our gifting recommendations. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com . You can follow Michael Calore on BlueSky at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on BlueSky at @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Threads @reporterzoe . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Is This The Year We Quit Social Media? 42:30

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In a post-Twitter world, text-based social media apps have taken a new shape. X, BlueSky, and Threads are home to wildly different types of discourse. So, which of these apps are actually worth our time? This week on Uncanny Valley, we talk about the state of text-based social apps and how they impact journalism. And finally, we ask–is it time to quit? Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com . You can follow Michael Calore on Mastodon at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on Threads and @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Threads @reporterzoe . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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In Sam Altman We Trust? 40:53

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Sam Altman is the king of generative artificial intelligence. But is he the person we should trust to guide our explorations into AI? This week, we do a deep dive on Sam Altman. From his Midwest roots, to his early startup days, to his time at Venture Capital, and his rise and fall and rise again at OpenAI. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com . You can follow Michael Calore on Mastodon at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on Threads and @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Threads @reporterzoe . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Is Silicon Valley Actually Libertarian? 37:59

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It's long been believed that Silicon Valley is a hotbed for libertarian ideals, but where did that idea come from? Aside from some high-profile tech founders and investors who either identify as libertarian or express libertarian-esque beliefs, does this set of ideologies really define the Valley? And what is libertarianism anyway? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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How to Not Die in Silicon Valley 34:50

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Blood boys. Cryogenic freezing. Living by the algorithm. Silicon Valley is known for a culture of health optimization, but some recent biohacking ventures are becoming more extreme–aimed not just at longevity, but at beating death altogether. This week, we talk about the Silicon Valley moguls obsessed with living forever and the radical measures they're taking to do so. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com . You can follow Michael Calore on Mastodon at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on Threads and @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Threads @reporterzoe . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Big Tech Wants You Back in the Office 35:47

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Much of the tech workforce has become accustomed to remote or hybrid jobs over the last several years. But lately, we’ve seen big tech companies demanding their teams head back into the office. This week, we look at some of these return-to-office mandates and discuss their ripple effects. Plus, we ask the question on all of our minds: does working in person actually make employees more productive? Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com . You can follow Michael Calore on Mastodon at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on Threads and @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Threads @reporterzoe . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Midlife Crisis 31:40

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For years, Mark Zuckerberg’s style could be summed up in a look: the hoodie. But now, he’s entered a new style era. One that involves gold chains and oversized tees of his own creation (with a little help from a high-end designer). In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we look into Zuckerberg’s style evolution, how it aligns with the future of Meta, and why you should care. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com . You can follow Michael Calore on Mastodon at @snackfight , Lauren Goode on Threads and @laurengoode , and Zoë Schiffer on Threads @reporterzoe . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Welcome to Uncanny Valley! 2:23

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Welcome to Uncanny Valley—an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley. Join hosts Lauren Goode, Michael Calore, and Zoë Schiffer as they break down new stories or phenomena bubbling up in Silicon Valley. Whether it’s a pivotal decision made inside a tech company, a quirky, new habit of a CEO, or the overwhelming expansion of generative AI, we’ll explain why these matter and how they affect you. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Some Personal News 48:16

för 33 weeks sedan48:16

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Everybody wants to talk to their pet. Or to try to get them to listen, anyway. So it’s no wonder that some startups think the way to break through the communication barrier between you and your pooch is with a nice big helping of technology. Welcome to a world with AI-enabled dog and cat collars that try to interpret a pet’s needs and then share those wishes with their human. The only problem with these devices is that the pet won’t actually be a part of the conversation, as the collar is just guessing at what the pet is thinking—but still doing all the talking anyway. It’s less like the audio collar worn by the dog from the movie Up , and more like shouting at a chatbot strapped to your dog’s neck. Meanwhile, your dog or cat might just be trying to figure out where that new voice is coming from. Later in the show, we talk about all the weird new ways AI gadgets are bouncing around in our lives, and whether any of them are helping us have better conversations. Also, this week marks the final episode of the Gadget Lab podcast—at least in its current form. We’ll be back soon with a fresh reboot of the show. Lauren and Michael will return as hosts, but we’ll have a third cohost at the table, a new podcast title, and a new angle on our coverage. Show Notes: Stay tuned to this feed for the updated version of this show, out October 31! Read Boone’s stories about the talking pet collars and the AI-powered Friend necklace . Read Lauren’s story about the challenges of AI hardware . Keep an eye on all the ways AI is weaving into our lives. For all your gadget needs, follow WIRED’s onslaught of gear coverage . Recommendations: Boone recommends the rain. Lauren recommends taking walks. Mike recommends KEXP’s YouTube channel, where the Seattle radio station posts videos of musical acts playing in its studio. Boone Ashworth can be found on social media but honestly, since he’s going to remain as a full-time reporter at WIRED, just email him story tips: boone@wired.com . Lauren Goode is @ LaurenGoode . Michael Calore is @ snackfight@heads.social . Bling the main hotline at @ GadgetLab . The show was produced by Boone Ashworth (@ booneashworth ). Our theme music was by Solar Keys . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

Uncanny Valley | WIRED

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How Should We Feel About Ring? 34:15

för 34 weeks sedan34:15

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Ring cameras have come a long way. Since the security camera brand launched 11 years ago, its video doorbells and cams have become vigilant, constant surveyors of patios, porches, and vestibules everywhere. Amazon now owns the company, and has ushered it through controversies over privacy concerns, incidents of vigilantism, and the company’s cozy relationship with law enforcement. The drama has not slowed growth; over 10 million Rings have been installed, and the cameras currently blanket our urban and suburban landscape, filming the movements of you, your family, and any strangers who wander near your door. That makes for a lot of video to sift through if you're trying to find something important, like whether or not a delivery was made, or what time your kids left for soccer practice. That abundance of footage is why Ring cameras, along with many other consumer products right now, are getting some AI-powered capabilities. Ring’s software update helps users search for specific moments their cameras may have captured. This week, WIRED senior writer Paresh Dave joins the show again to talk about the evolution of Ring—how the security cameras have become nearly ubiquitous security tech, and what the future holds now that they’re being infused with AI. Show Notes: Read Paresh’s story about Ring’s AI updates . Read WIRED’s guides to the best indoor and outdoor security cameras. Read more about all the data Ring collects from its users and why we recently stopped recommending Ring cameras for a couple of years. Recommendations: Paresh recommends getting a Sling TV subscription from Dish to watch live sports. Mike recommends searching for decoy security cameras you can install if your landlord requires you to put up a security camera. Lauren recommends the streaming shows Nobody Wants This and Killing Eve . Both are on Netflix. Paresh Dave can be found on social media @ peard33 . Lauren Goode is @ LaurenGoode . Michael Calore is @ snackfight@heads.social . Bling the main hotline at @ GadgetLab . The show is produced by Boone Ashworth (@ booneashworth ). Our theme music is by Solar Keys . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

Uncanny Valley | WIRED

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Semaglutide for the People 29:54

för 35 weeks sedan29:54

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Ozempic has been hailed as a miracle drug. It is the most well known of the GLP-1 medications, a class of drugs that can help regulate appetite, digestion, and blood sugar—and help those suffering from obesity or diabetes lose weight. Naturally, these drugs are very much in demand. But now there is a shortage of Ozempic and other GLP-1s, which has led to a swell of clones that purport to offer the same benefits and the same key ingredient, semaglutide, at lower prices. These clone drugs are easy to procure from telehealth providers, even if a buyer needs to lie about themselves a little bit to buy them. In this brave new weight-loss world, we're still coming to grips with how these drugs fit into our society. Part of that journey is the continued study about how GLP-1 drugs work—much of how they affect us is still unknown—and the continued debate about how much we should regulate and control their use. This week on Gadget Lab, we talk with WIRED writers Kate Knibbs and Emily Mullin about how GLP-1 medications like Ozempic work and what happens when they don’t. We also talk about the current drug shortage and how that may get resolved. This episode originally aired July 11, 2024. Read the transcript . Show Notes: Read Kate’s story about buying cloned Ozempic online. Read Emily’s story about how Ozempic doesn’t work for everyone . Read all the stories in WIRED’s The Age of Ozempic series. Recommendations: Emily recommends staying cool this summer however you can. Kate recommends the HBO series John Adams , starring Paul Giamatti. Mike recommends buying a used 35-mm film camera and shooting some rolls to flex your creativity. Kate Knibbs can be found on social media @ Knibbs . Emily Mullin is @ emilylmullin . Michael Calore is @ snackfight . Lauren Goode is @ LaurenGoode . Bling the main hotline at @ GadgetLab . The show is produced by Boone Ashworth (@ booneashworth ). Our theme music is by Solar Keys . Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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