Category Archives: Business

Alexis Ohanian’s Next Social Platform Has One Rule: Don’t Act Like an Asshole

The Reddit cofounder joins WIRED’s “Uncanny Valley” podcast and opens up about his early days in tech, his plans for Digg, the future of women’s sports, and what his immigrant mom taught him about America.

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AI Is Eliminating Jobs for Younger Workers

New research from Stanford provides the clearest available evidence that AI is reshaping the workforce—but it’s complicated.

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WIRED Roundup: The US Chip Manufacturers’ Bonanza

On this episode of “Uncanny Valley,” our senior business editor joins us to talk about the Trump administration’s deals with chipmakers, OpenAI’s potential $500 billion valuation—and ants.

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Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Apple and OpenAI Over App Store Rankings

The xAI lawsuit claims that Grok’s ranking below ChatGPT is a sign of allegedly monopolistic behavior.

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A Crypto Micronation Is Making Friends at the White House

With Chinese crypto billionaire Justin Sun as its prime minister, Liberland hopes to make strides in international diplomacy and finally settle the parcel of forestland it claims to own.

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The Trump-Intel Deal Is Official

The $8.9 billion investment gives the US government a roughly 10 percent equity stake in Intel.

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Astronomer’s New CEO Speaks—Yes, About That

The viral kiss-cam moment could be the best thing that’s ever happened to Astronomer. But its new CEO won’t say that.

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How to Become a Vibe Coder

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, WIRED’s senior correspondent Lauren Goode reports back from her brief stint as a vibe coder.

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Join Us for WIRED’s “Uncanny Valley” Live

Get your tickets to Uncanny Valley’s first live show in San Francisco on September 9.

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Kanye West Said Memecoins ‘Prey On Fans.’ Then He Apparently Launched One

A new cryptocurrency promoted by Kanye West’s X account soared in value—then crashed, inflicting losses on the majority of investors.

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