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  • How A Contractor's Claude Agent Got Into the Pentagon; Anthropic’s Doomer IPO; ICE at the Polls?

    How A Contractor's Claude Agent Got Into the Pentagon; Anthropic’s Doomer IPO; ICE at the Polls?
    2026/10/29
    This week, we have a scoop on how a defense contractor connected their Claude Code commercial account to a secure Department of Defense system, exposing sensitive information. We also discuss the green, yellow, and red flags we have in Anthropic’s IPO filing and explain why it’s a test not just for the entire AI industry but for the entire US economy. Plus — how volunteers nationwide are preparing for ICE agents potentially showing up at polling sites in the midterms. Articles mentioned in this episode: A Defense Contractor Gave Their Personal AI Agent Access to a Secure Pentagon System The Anthropic S-1 Filing Is Also an AI Doomsday Primer What’s Worth More Than Cash in San Francisco Real Estate? Anthropic Stock Massive Groups of Volunteers Are Ready to Face Down ICE at the Polls Join WIRED’s best and brightest on Uncanny Valley as they dissect the collision of tech, politics, finance, and business, from the newest ventures to the effects of inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on social protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 分
  • UK Politician Jess Asato Got Deepfaked. Now She’s Taking xAI to Court

    UK Politician Jess Asato Got Deepfaked. Now She’s Taking xAI to Court
    2026/10/27
    Jess Asato’s public campaigning for victims of online abuse put her in the crosshairs of Grok’s deepfake scandal. Then the UK Member of Parliament became a victim of the abuse herself. Join WIRED’s best and brightest on Uncanny Valley as they dissect the collision of tech, politics, finance, and business, from Alexis Ohanian’s newest tech venture to the effects of inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on social protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 分
  • Inside the Secret Nathan Fielder Interview; Will Musk Give Your Kid a SpaceX Share?

    Inside the Secret Nathan Fielder Interview; Will Musk Give Your Kid a SpaceX Share?
    2026/10/22
    This week, the team speaks with Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond to go behind the scenes of her viral interview with Nathan Fielder about his latest documentary, You Can See Everything — she tells us why she had to keep it a secret, and how it felt to interview a man who hates being interviewed. We also discuss why tech billionaires are feeling generous all of a sudden — Anthropic pledged to commit 5 percent of its shares to a public benefit fund, and Elon Musk promised to give a SpaceX share to every child in America. Plus: a WIRED investigation found that election offices in at least 32 states received suspicious letters, some containing white powder, just two weeks before the midterms. Articles mentioned in this episode: Nathan Fielder Tells Us Everything How Elizabeth Holmes Tricked WIRED—and Everyone Else Election Offices in at Least 32 States Have Received Suspicious Letters They Fled Trump’s America. Now They Regret It Join WIRED’s best and brightest on Uncanny Valley as they dissect the collision of tech, politics, finance, and business, from the newest ventures to the effects of inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on social protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Sexual Assault Is a Free Speech Issue

    Sexual Assault Is a Free Speech Issue
    2026/10/20
    Mary Anne Franks has spent years fighting against online abuse. When people are abused with impunity, she says, the message becomes “We do not care about women's voices.” Join WIRED’s best and brightest on Uncanny Valley as they dissect the collision of tech, politics, finance, and business, from Alexis Ohanian’s newest tech venture to the effects of inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on social protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 分
  • From The Big Story: Nathan Fielder Tells Us Everything

    From The Big Story: Nathan Fielder Tells Us Everything
    2026/10/19
    Including what Elizabeth Holmes said to him last week. A WIRED exclusive interview with the comic auteur, as his first feature film hits theaters. The conversation between Katie Drummond and Nathan Fielder is performed by voice actors. These are not their actual voices. Written by Katie Drummond. Originally published on October 19th, 2026. Listen to more of The Big Story here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://swap.fm/l/wi-bigstorypod-feeddrop For more of the most ambitious, future-defining stories from our favorite human writers, subscribe to The Big Story newsletter: https://www.wired.com/newsletter/the-big-story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 分
  • Meta’s Muse Won’t Stop Sexting

    Meta’s Muse Won’t Stop Sexting
    2026/10/15
    Turns out, Meta’s AI agent Muse goes well beyond managing your calendar: it will also sext with you. This week, Brian and Leah are joined by WIRED’s reporter Reece Rogers to discuss how he put it to the test, and ended up getting more than he bargained for. Plus — why the largest pro-AI super PAC network is funneling millions into shadowy LLCs; Apple’s new HomeView underwhelmed us, and a study found men tend to overestimate how much they actually know about AI. Vote for us in the Signal Awards! https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/technology https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/individual-episodes/genre/documentary https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/interview-or-talk-show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 分
  • Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk Documentary Has a Unique Perspective on Daddy Issues

    Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk Documentary Has a Unique Perspective on Daddy Issues
    2026/10/13
    When asked, Elon’s father Errol Musk agreed to be interviewed immediately. Join WIRED’s best and brightest on Uncanny Valley as they dissect the collision of tech, politics, finance, and business, from Alexis Ohanian’s newest tech venture to the effects of inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on social protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Inside Elon Musk's Midterm Spending Spree; What Is Effective Altruism Exactly?

    Inside Elon Musk's Midterm Spending Spree; What Is Effective Altruism Exactly?
    2026/10/08
    This week, the team dives into how Elon Musk's America PAC is spending millions on the most consequential Senate races of the 2026 midterms — and how most of that money goes to opposing Democrats rather than supporting Republicans. They also break down what's the deal with effective altruism, the once-niche philosophy now at the center of the AI safety debate. Plus, they discuss the backlash against the graphic designer who created the logo for Meta's AI assistant, Muse. Vote for us in the Signal Awards! https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/technology https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/individual-episodes/genre/documentary https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/interview-or-talk-show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 分