‘Uncanny Valley’: Iran War in the AI Era, Prediction Market Ethics, and Paramount Beats Netflix | WIRED
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In this episode, our hosts unpack the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly as the AI industry has been entrenching itself with the Department of Defense.
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyThis week, the team dives into why disinformation and the AI industry battles have quickly positioned themselves at the center of the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. They also discuss how prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are increasingly facing insider trading accusations and ethical questions. Also, how did Paramount beat Netflix in its bid for Warner Bros? Plus: Hosts Zoë Schiffer, Brian Barrett, and Leah Feiger share their predictions for the future.Articles mentioned in this episode:X Is Drowning in Disinformation Following US and Israeli Attack on IranHow Journalists Are Reporting From Iran With No InternetAnthropic Hits Back After US Military Labels It a ‘Supply Chain Risk’A Former Top Trump Official Is Going After Prediction MarketsEverything Larry and David Ellison Will Control If Paramount Buys Warner Bros.You can follow Brian Barrett on Bluesky at @brbarrett, Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky at @zoeschiffer, and Leah Feiger on Bluesky at @leahfeiger. Write to us at uncannyvalley@wired.com.How to ListenYou can always listen to this week's podcast through the audio player on this page, but if you want to subscribe for free to get every episode, here's how:If you're on an iPhone or iPad, open the app called Podcasts, or just tap this link. You can also download an app like Overcast or Pocket Casts and search for “uncanny valley.” We’re on Spotify too.TranscriptNote: This is an automated transcript, whic...