Two former OpenAI employees and a group of AI safety nonprofits are warning that Elon Musk’s AI lab, xAI, could become a liability for prospective…
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Tom Steyer Wants to Save California From Billionaires. But Also Doesn’t Want Them to Leave
For those concerned about the influence of Big Tech and billionaires on California’s future, Tom Steyer looks like an obvious choice. A billionaire who amassed…
Elon Musk Loses Landmark Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Elon Musk suffered the worst defeat possible in his legal battle against OpenAI as a federal jury and a judge ruled he waited too long…
I’m a Normie. Can Normies Really Vibe Code?
The dog that ushered me into the technological future was “low and thick.” That’s all my mother registered before it T-boned her in a city…
Some Asexuals Are Using AI Companions for Intimacy Without the Sex
AI companionship among asexual people is “not a particularly widespread phenomenon,” says Michael Doré, a board member at the Asexual Visibility and Education Network. “Between…
Greg Brockman Officially Takes Control of OpenAI’s Products in Latest Shakeup
OpenAI told staff on Friday that it would reorganize the company as part of an ongoing effort to unify its product offerings, WIRED has learned.…
Mira Murati Wants Her AI to ‘Keep Humans in the Loop’
Mira Murati still wants to build AI superintelligence. But the ex-CTO of OpenAI sees human intelligence as a critical part of the equation. At a…
The Real Losers of the Musk v. Altman Trial
Attorneys delivered closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial on Thursday in a final attempt to convince a judge and jury that their respective…
Trump’s Tech Posse in China, Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman, and Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories
This week on Uncanny Valley, the team dives into Trump’s selected entourage for his high-stakes visit to China, ranging from Silicon Valley’s tech billionaires to…