2 h. ago WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025

In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.

Politics

7 h. ago Graham leads bipartisan demand for tech reform vote to 'bring social media companies to heel'

Bipartisan senators call for February vote on Section 230 legislation that would strip tech companies' federal immunity for serious online crimes and harms.

Politics

29 h. ago Why British politicians are flocking to American tech giants

Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has joined OpenAI as managing director and head of OpenAI for Countries. He also will run Coinbase's internal advisory council.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump admin will recruit 1,000 technologists for elite 'Tech Force' to modernize government

Trump administration launches Tech Force program to recruit 1,000 technologists for AI modernization across federal agencies over two-year terms.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump Administration Begins Program to Increase Government’s Tech Worker Ranks

The U.S. Tech Force is aiming to hire about 1,000 top-level technical employees and supervisors to join federal agencies and work on projects related to artificial intelligence and modernization.

Politics

7 d. ago Dem lawmakers cry foul as Hochul guts AI safety bill amid Big Tech pressure

New York Dems Alex Bores and Andrew Gounardes say New York Gov. Kathy Hochul gutted their AI safety bill, citing pressure from industry leaders who Bores says have targeted him.

Politics

9 d. ago Tech CEOs Detail U.S. Investment Commitments During Roundtable with Trump

WASHINGTON–Tech CEOs joined President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, where they shared their investment commitments over the coming years. The post Tech CEOs Detail U.S. Investment Commitments During Roundtable with Trump appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

1 week ago Big Tech Beneficiary Elizabeth Warren Cries 'Quid Pro Quo' over Tech Donations to Trump's White House Ballroom

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has sounded the alarm over alleged "quid pro quo" arrangements after many tech companies donated to renovating the White House ballroom; yet the Massachusetts progressive received nearly $2 million from tech platforms over her political career. The post Big Tech Beneficiary Elizabeth Warren Cries ‘Quid Pro Quo’ over Tech Donations to Trump’s White House Ballroom appeared first on Breitbart.

Events

2 w. ago WIRED Roundup: DOGE Isn’t Dead, Facebook Dating Is Real, and Amazon’s AI Ambitions

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we bring you the news of the week, then dive into how some DOGE operatives are still at work in the federal government—despite reports claiming otherwise.

Technology

3 w. ago WIRED Roundup: Gemini 3 Release, Nvidia Earnings, Epstein Files Fallout

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we cover the news of the week and take a closer look at the Gemini 3, Google’s latest AI model and chatbot.

Politics