This week continues Uncanny Valleyour hosts discuss SpaceX officially going public and who will benefit most from it, as well as Apple’s WWDC and the all-new version of Siri AI. They also learn about how Meta removed facial recognition after it was exposed in a WIRED report and later on the show: an investigation into how Up-to-date York Knicks owner James Dolan created an extensive surveillance system across all of his Madison Square Garden properties.
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Brian Barrett: Hi, this is Brian. Before we start, two quick things. If you enjoyed listening to the show, we’d appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate it on your app of choice. This really helps us reach more people. Secondly, if you have any technology, privacy or policy-related questions that you would like me, Zoë and Leah to address, now is the time to submit them to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter how substantial or miniature we want to hear from you and get answers. OK, on to the program. I’m a little tired, but that’s because last night I saw Lionel Messi play football and score a goal from a penalty kick.
Zoë Schiffer: It’s really humorous.
Brian Barrett: Yes. It was a amiable match between Argentina and Iceland. You’ll never guess who won.
Zoë Schiffer: I literally won’t do it. NO. NO.
Brian Barrett: It was Argentina. Zoë.
Zoë Schiffer: I see. OK. Is this an obvious thing?
Brian Barrett: They are very good at football.
Zoë Schiffer: Frigid. It’s so nice for them. Cheerful for them. Welcome to WIRED Uncanny Valley. I’m Zoë Schiffer, Director of Business and Industry.
Brian Barrett: And I’m Brian Barrett, editor-in-chief. On today’s show, we discuss Apple’s biggest news from its annual developer conference, especially the company’s long-awaited AI overhaul for Siri. This is far from their first attempt, but this time they will succeed.
Zoë Schiffer: We’re also taking an advance look at SpaceX’s planned initial public offering this week, which is expected to become the world’s largest IPO of all time. We will consider who will benefit the most from this. Elon Musk, who is already the richest man in the world but is on his way to becoming even richer, and why you may find yourself among investors without even realizing it.
Brian Barrett: And in case you missed it, WIRED reporters recently discovered that Meta had quietly embedded the code that ran the facial recognition system for its intelligent classes into the Meta AI app on millions of people’s phones. The day after we reported this story, Meta removed the code. We’ll talk about how it all turned out.