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**The Uncanny Valley Podcast: Where Misinformation Meets TikTok and AI**
Hey there, folks! Welcome back to our podcast, where we geek out over the wild world of misinformation, social media, and AI. I’m stoked to be joined by Tim Marchman, the head honcho of science, politics, and safety at WIRED, to dish out the latest scoop and trends.
**Minneapolis Misinformation Mayhem**
So, what’s going down in Minneapolis, Tim? I’m hearing rumors about far-right influencers spreading misinformation left and right. What’s the deal?
**Tim Marchman:** Yeah, it’s a total hot mess. These guys are using social media to spin a narrative that’s just not true, and it’s having a real-world impact. We need to be careful not to amplify misinformation, but also make sure to fact-check and cover the real story.
**TikTok’s Rocky Start**
Okay, so what’s the story with TikTok? I’m hearing rumors about data privacy concerns and not doing enough to curb hate speech and misinformation. What’s the deal, Tim?
**Tim Marchman:** Yeah, TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has faced a ton of scrutiny over data privacy concerns. And the app’s algorithm has been criticized for not doing enough to curb hate speech and misinformation. It’s a tough spot, but they’re working to address these issues.
**Meet Moltbot: The AI Assistant Taking Over**
And finally, let’s talk about Moltbot, the AI assistant that’s taking over the internet. What’s the scoop, Zoë?
**Zoë Schiffer:** Yeah, Moltbot is like having a personal assistant, but not human! And people are obsessed with it.
**Catch Up and Join the Conversation**
Want to catch up on this week’s episode? You can listen right here, or subscribe to your favorite podcast platform. We’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and even Bluesky! If you’re feeling social, come say hi!
**Let’s Get Talking**
Want to join the discussion? Hit us up at uncannyvalley@wired.com. Follow us on Bluesky at @brbarrett, @zoeschiffer, and @timmarchman. And if you love our podcast, be sure to leave a review on iTunes or Spotify!
That’s it for this week, folks! Keep on keeping on, and we’ll catch you next time on the Uncanny Valley podcast!
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* Using more informal language and phrasing (e.g. “Hey there, folks!” instead of “Hey there, Uncanny Valley fans!”)
* Adding contractions (e.g. “it’s” instead of “it is”)
* Using colloquial expressions (e.g. “total hot mess”)
* Adding a more relaxed tone (e.g. “geek out” instead of “dive into”)
* Breaking up long sentences into shorter, more concise ones
* Using a more conversational opening and closing (e.g. “Hey there, folks!” and “That’s it for this week, folks!”)
Let me know if you’d like me to make any further changes!
