'Uncanny Valley': Pentagon vs. 'Woke' Anthropic, Agentic vs. Mimetic, and Trump vs. State of the Union

"This week, the Uncanny Valley team dives into the feud that has been brewing between Anthropic and the Pentagon-and what it says about how the government interacts with tech companies. Later, Zoë Schiffer tells us why figuring out whether you are agentic or mimetic has become the new litmus test in Silicon Valley."

"Plus, we discuss the key takeaways from the State of the Union address and give a farewell to the TAT-8 undersea cables-the ones that made our modern internet possible."

The Uncanny Valley podcast team discusses major tech news developments, including an ongoing conflict between Anthropic and the Pentagon that highlights broader issues in how government agencies interact with technology companies. The hosts explore the emerging distinction between agentic and mimetic AI systems, which has become a critical evaluation metric in Silicon Valley. Additionally, they review key points from the State of the Union address and examine the significance of TAT-8 undersea cables, which have been foundational infrastructure for modern internet connectivity. The episode provides analysis of these interconnected developments shaping the current tech landscape.

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