Meta’s AI Workers Are Revolting, Peter Thiel’s Secret Society, and SBF’s Plea to Trump
The Uncanny Valley podcast discusses internal turmoil at Meta regarding its AI strategy and explores controversial figures like Peter Thiel and Sam Bankman-Fried. The hosts also cover recent tech industry developments including SpaceX's acquisition of Cursor.
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These developments highlight the high-stakes nature of the AI race and the intersection of tech, politics, and legal accountability.
Photo-Illustration: WIRED STAFF; Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story This week on Uncanny Valley , our hosts discuss the meltdown that has been recently unfolding at Meta and what it says about the company’s relentless ambitions in the AI race. They also dive into the leaked messages and names of an invite-only group cofounded by billionaire tech founder Peter Thiel, and how Sam Bankman-Fried is now actively seeking a pardon from the Trump administration. Plus, they share their impressions on SpaceX acquiring Cursor and the latest on the negotiations between Anthropic and the government.
The summary covers tech industry news and political figures; while the topics are controversial, the reporting style is journalistic.
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