This 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 Iran
- How Journalists Are Reporting From Iran With No Internet
- Anthropic Hits Back After US Military Labels It a ‘Supply Chain Risk’
- A Former Top Trump Official Is Going After Prediction Markets
- Everything 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@….com.
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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 a review in the podcast or app of your choice. It really helps us reach more people. And for any questions and comments, you can always reach us at uncannyvalley@….com. Thank you for listening—on to the show.
I'm so excited that I am in New York doing this in-person with Leah Feiger. Zoë, you're still on the screen.
Zoë Schiffer: I know I am. Brian, should we brag about why you're in New York?
Brian Barrett: Yes, we absolutely should. Leah was honored last night at the Front Page Awards as Journalist of the Year.
Zoë Schiffer: Correct. She got a literal physical award.
Brian Barrett: She did. Not only that, Zoë, you don't know this, but I do because I was there.
Zoë Schiffer: Wow.
Brian Barrett: She got introduced by our editor in chief, Katie Drummond. She made a video about her achievements last year, and she gave a lovely speech.
Zoë Schiffer: I love this.
Leah Feiger: It was really nice. To be clear, to me, this is an award for all of ….com. And in my video, I did not mention myself once because this is about … and all about ….
Brian Barrett: It's about Leah, and it should be.
Zoë Schiffer: Welcome to …'s Uncanny Valley. I'm Zoë Schiffer, director of business and industry.
Brian Barrett: I'm Brian Barrett, executive editor.
Leah Feiger: And I'm Leah Feiger, senior politics editor.
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