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- 1Trump's 'Morally Binding' AI Accord Draws Scrutiny●Trump’s ‘Morally Binding’ AI ‘Accord,’ the Rise of AI Agents, and Extremists on the Ballot This week on “Uncanny Valley,
Wired's Uncanny Valley podcast examined a voluntary AI safety agreement signed by tech executives under the Trump administration, describing it as "morally binding" but lacking legal force. The episode also covered the rise of AI agents aimed at everyday consumers and extremist candidates running in the US midterm elections, tying together debates over AI governance and political extremism.
- 2Anonymous Men Turn Cyberharassment Into a Group Sport●Anonymous Men Have Turned Cyberharassment Into a Group Sport—Here’s One Woman’s Side of the Story This week on Uncanny V
Wired's Uncanny Valley podcast is spotlighting women targeted by coordinated harassment from anonymous accounts on burner platforms, telling one woman's story of the fallout. The episode accompanies a feature reporting on how loosely organized groups of men pile on victims together, and what it costs the women who are targeted.
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A discussion is underway about infant-like robots and whether their lifelike appearance makes them appealing or unsettling. Baby robots are used in research on child development and caregiving, and their realism often triggers strong reactions, including the so-called uncanny valley effect. Opinions online are split between finding the designs charming and finding them disturbing.