‘It felt so wrong’: Colin Angle on iRobot, the FTC, and the Amazon deal that never was

The iRobot founder opens up about the 18-month regulatory process that he says doomed the Roomba maker — and what it means for American innovation.

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OpenAI allows users to directly adjust ChatGPT’s enthusiasm level

ChatGPT users can now tweak the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji use.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety

The bill will require large AI developers to publish information about their safety protocols and report safety incidents to the state within 72 hours.

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Roomba’s bankruptcy may wreck a lot more than one robot vacuum maker

Roomba’s bankruptcy should serve as a warning sign to many small companies that big tech may not be able to come to the rescue, say M&A experts.

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Lucid’s big SUV arrives with high expectations, and big risks

Lucid Motors says its Gravity SUV will sell far better than its Air sedan. But Lucid is losing money, and the rollout has been challenging.

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Google was at risk of losing its dominance — until it promoted this AI executive

Josh Woodward, a 16-year Google veteran, is tasked with running the Gemini app and going head-to-head with OpenAI in the booming generative AI market.

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Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory, testing new leadership

The newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia’s new leadership — managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took over last month — can or will rein in Maguire’s social media activity.

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Ex-Splunk execs’ startup Resolve AI hits $1 billion valuation with Series A

The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, according to people familiar with the deal.

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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.

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Former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick leaves Meta board after eight-month stint

Dina Powell McCormick, who was a member of President Donald Trump’s first administration, has resigned from Meta’s board of directors.

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