Wired Roundup: Is Silicon Valley Losing Its Influence on D.C?
In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Jake Lahut to run through five of the most important stories we published this week — from Trump’s newly unveiled AI plan to how supermassive black holes could have originated. Plus, they dive into why the relationship between Silicon Valley and D.C is undergoing some major changes. Articles mentioned in this episode:
Trump’s AI Action Plan Is a Crusade Against ‘Bias’—and Regulation | WIRED
Newly Discovered ‘Infinity Galaxy’ Could Prove How Ancient Supermassive Black Holes Formed | WIRED
How Trump Killed Cancer Research | WIRED
The Great Crypto Re-Banking Has Begun | WIRED
The GOP's Message for Tech Billionaires: Be Like Peter Thiel | WIRED
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The Very Real Case for Brain-Computer Implants
Brain computer interfaces might have inspired works of science fiction, but the technology behind them is real and quickly developing. Companies like Synchron and Neuralink are racing to build a model that they can commercialize. Lauren and Mike speak with WIRED’s Emily Mullin about why Synchron’s model is standing out, and what the promises and limitations of these interfaces are. Articles mentioned in this episode:
There's Neuralink—and There's the Mind-Reading Company That Might Surpass It | WIRED
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What’s Behind Gen Z’s Sex Recession?
In today’s episode, we look into why Gen Z is having less sex than other generations — and what it says about how we are all relating to each other. WIRED’s Zoë Schiffer is joined by writer and journalist Carter Sherman to talk about her latest book, The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation's Fight Over Its Future, which reveals how the internet, politics, and conservative legislation have shaped how Gen Z views sex. Articles mentioned in this episode:
How Social Media Is Fueling Gen Z’s Sex Recession | WIRED
Thinking Machines Lab Raises a Record $2 Billion, Announces Cofounders | WIRED
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How WIRED Analyzed the Epstein Video
Last week, the DOJ released what they described as raw footage from the night of Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019. WIRED’s Dhruv Mehrotra went through the metadata and found that it had been, in fact, modified. In today’s episode, we dive into what Dhruv found and what it means.Articles mentioned in this episode:
The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out | WIRED
Metadata Shows the FBI’s ‘Raw’ Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Was Likely Modified | WIRED
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DOGE 2.0
After Elon Musk’s departure from D.C, the future of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency seemed uncertain. But DOGE’s work continues unabated — its influence spreading farther and deeper into federal government agencies. WIRED’s Makena Kelly and Vittoria Elliott share with Leah Feiger what they found through their reporting. Articles mentioned in this episode:
This Is DOGE 2.0 | WIRED
WIRED Talked to a Fired DOGE Staffer About Who Was Really in Charge
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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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