‘Uncanny Valley’: Pentagon vs. ‘Woke’ Anthropic, Agentic vs. Mimetic, and Trump vs. State of the Union | WIRED
Summary
The Uncanny Valley podcast discusses the escalating feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon over AI technology use, the concept of agentic vs. mimetic behavior in Silicon Valley, and the significance of TAT-8 undersea cables.
Why It Matters
This episode highlights critical tensions between tech companies and government entities, reflecting broader concerns about AI governance and ethical considerations. Understanding these dynamics is essential for stakeholders in technology, policy, and society as they navigate the future of AI and its implications.
Key Takeaways
- Anthropic's contract with the Pentagon reveals differing views on AI technology use.
- The agentic vs. mimetic framework is becoming a key consideration in Silicon Valley.
- The TAT-8 undersea cables played a pivotal role in shaping the modern internet.
Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyThis week, the Uncanny Valley team dives into the feud that has been brewing between Anthropic and the Pentagon—and what it says about how the government interacts with tech companies. Later, Zoë Schiffer tells us why figuring out whether you are agentic or mimetic has become the new litmus test in Silicon Valley. Plus, we discuss the key takeaways from the State of the Union address and give a farewell to the TAT-8 undersea cables—the ones that made our modern internet possible.Articles mentioned in this episode:Are You ‘Agentic’ Enough for the AI Era?Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet PossibleYou 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, which may contain errors.Brian Barrett: Hey, it's Brian. Zoë, Leah, and I have really enjoyed being your new hosts these past few weeks, and we want to hear from you. If you like the show and have a minute, please leave us ...
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