Iran Strikes in the AI Era; Prediction Markets Ethics; Paramount Beats Netflix
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🗓️ 5 March 2026
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
This week, the team dives into why disinformation and the AI industry battles have quickly positioned themselves at the center of the ongoing conflict between the U.S and Iran. They also discuss how prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are increasingly facing insider trading accusations and ethical questions. Also, how did Paramount beat Netflix in its bid for Warner Bros? Plus — Zoë, Brian, and Leah share their predictions for the future.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
- X Is Drowning in Disinformation Following US and Israeli Attack on Iran
- How Journalists Are Reporting From Iran With No Internet
- Anthropic Hits Back After US Military Labels It a ‘Supply Chain Risk’
- A Former Top Trump Official Is Going After Prediction Markets
- Everything Larry and David Ellison Will Control If Paramount Buys Warner Bros.
Join WIRED’s best and brightest on Uncanny Valley as they dissect the collision of tech, politics, finance, and business, from Alexis Ohanian's newest tech venture to the effects of inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on social protests.
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| 0:26.8 | Zoe, you're still on a screen. |
| 0:27.9 | I know I am. |
| 0:28.8 | Brian, should we brag about why you're in New York? |
| 0:31.3 | Yes, we absolutely should. |
| 0:33.3 | Leah was honored last night at the Front page awards as journalist of the year. |
| 0:38.4 | Correct. |
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| 0:49.5 | She made a video about her achievements last year, and she gave a lovely speech. |
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