ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into the Moon, and the AI Backlash Grows
The latest episode of the 'Uncanny Valley' podcast covers a range of topics including the mass collection of DNA by ICE, the growing backlash against low-quality AI content, and the environmental impact of data centers. The hosts also discuss recent developments in space exploration and AI cybersecurity.
Why it matters
The episode synthesizes critical issues at the intersection of government policy, emerging technology, and societal ethics.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children
AI Influencers Are Heading Into Uncharted Territory
The White House Is Keeping Its AI Cybersecurity Framework Secret
AI Hacks Are Bad. AI Worms and Viruses Will Be Worse
Welp, Nobody Saw SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Crash Into the Moon
How Data Centers Broke American Politics
You can follow Brian Barrett on Bluesky at @brbarrett, Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky at @Zoëschiffer, Leah Feiger on Bluesky at @leahfeiger, and Molly Taft on Bluesky @mollytaft.com. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com.
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