WIRED Roundup: Why GPT-5 Flopped
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dig into WIRED’s latest—from crude deportation memes to GPT-5’s negative reception.
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Developers Say GPT-5 Is a Mixed Bag
Software engineers are finding that OpenAI’s new GPT-5 model is helping them think through coding problems—but isn’t much better at actual coding.
Inside the Biden Administration’s Gamble to Freeze China’s AI Future
What really motivated the US government to ban Nvidia from selling powerful computer chips to China?
Why Trump Flip-Flopped on Nvidia Selling H20 Chips to China
Nvidia struck a surprising deal after convincing the president that H20 chips aren’t a national security risk. But whether the reversal is good or bad depends on who you ask.
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A DOGE AI Tool Called SweetREX Is Coming to Slash US Government Regulation
Named for its developer, an undergrad who took leave from UChicago to become a DOGE affiliate, a new AI tool automates the review of federal regulations and flags rules it thinks can be eliminated.
GPT-5 Doesn’t Dislike You—It Might Just Need a Benchmark for Emotional Intelligence
Researchers studying the emotional impact of tools like ChatGPT propose a new kind of benchmark that measures a model’s emotional and social impact.
WIRED Roundup: Unpacking OpenAI’s Government Partnership
On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss the week’s news, from bitcoin miners trying to beat Trump’s tariffs to OpenAI’s new deal with the US government.
OpenAI Scrambles to Update GPT-5 After Users Revolt
GPT-5 was touted as a major upgrade to ChatGPT. Not all users think that’s the case, posting threads like “Kill 4o isn’t innovation, it’s erasure” on Reddit.
Truth Social’s New AI Chatbot Is Donald Trump’s Media Diet Incarnate
Truth Search AI appears to rely heavily on conservative outlet Fox News to answer even the most basic questions.
The Vibes-Based Pricing of ‘Pro’ AI Software
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we’re talking about why some chatbot subscriptions are so expensive and how these premium prices were determined on vibes more than anything substantial.