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Why Is Meta In Crisis?; Google Search’s Makeover; AI Gets Booed by Graduates

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team discusses Meta’s recent layoffs and what they’ve been hearing from employees about the increasingly grim vibes at the company....

Tom Steyer Makes His Case for Billionaires

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

California’s gubernatorial race is drawing national attention, with several Democrats and two Republicans vying for incumbent Gavin Newsom’s seat....

Trump’s Tech Posse in China; Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman?; Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The team dives into Trump’s selected entourage for his high-stakes visit to China — from Silicon Valley’s tech billionaires to Melania director ...

The Creators of Hacks Really, Really, Really Hate AI

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The hit HBO Max comedy series Hacks follows the tumultuous relationship between a young comedy writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) and legacy comedi...

Trump Pivots On AI Regulation; What Is Hantavirus?; Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team discusses the surprising reports of the Trump administration seemingly reversing its stance when it comes to AI safety and regulat...

What’s the ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Creator’s Secret? Creative Control

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amelia Dimoldenberg, host of the megapopular Chicken Shop Date, joins Katie to talk about control. Who has it, who doesn’t and why it matters so muc...

Musk v. Altman; Is the AI Job Apocalypse Overhyped?; DOJ Dismantles Voting Rights Unit

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team discusses the stakes behind the trial of Elon Musk against OpenAI’s leadership (and how Microsoft is trying to stay away from th...

Why Actor Ben McKenzie is on an Anti-Crypto Crusade

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ben McKenzie is out with a new documentary, Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, which follows his journey into becoming an anti-cryptocurrency advocat...

Apple’s Next Chapter; SpaceX and Cursor Strike A Deal; Palantir’s Controversial Manifesto

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team discusses what’s next for Apple as Tim Cook steps down from his role as CEO. They also go into the reasoning behind SpaceX and C...

LegalEagle, the Internet’s Favorite Lawyer, Makes Sense of ‘Multiple Watergates per Week’

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Devin Stone, the lawyer better known as LegalEagle on YouTube, has been breaking down legal cases - and assessing the accuracy of legal procedurals in...

Artemis II Astronaut Reflects Upon Return

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, WIRED's Brian Barrett checked in with Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover to know how he feels now that he's back home — and how he and th...

Kara Swisher Is Trying To Live Forever

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re bringing you an exclusive conversation between WIRED’s Katie Drummond and tech journalist Kara Swisher. Kara is no stranger to fa...

April 14, 2026

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New York Assemblyman Alex Bores is running in a crowded race to replace longtime Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler. Pro-AI PACs have targeted Bores,...

OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we discuss why OpenAI and Elon Musk’s legal feud is heating up once again — and happening alongside SpaceX’s IPO filing. We also dive...

Can UpScrolled Keep Up With a Surge in Users?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, Issam Hijazi launched UpScrolled after users decried censorship and shadow-banning on other platforms. When TikTok transferred ownership of...

Iran Targets U.S. Tech; Polymarket’s Pop-up Flop; Trump's Plans for Midterms

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The team is back this week to discuss how top U.S tech companies are increasingly finding themselves as targets in the ongoing war with Iran. We also ...

The Myth That AI Will Replace Language Learning

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Luis von Ahn, Duolingo’s co-founder and CEO, joins Katie to discuss why we should still learn languages in the age of AI translation. He also talks ...

BIG INTV: Chris Hayes on Urgency and Attention

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For the first episode of our second season, Katie sits down with fellow journalist MS Now’s All In Chris Hayes, to talk about covering the news and ...

Nvidia’s “Super Bowl of AI”; Tesla Disappoints Fans; Meta’s VR Metaverse Is Over

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brian and Leah discuss the highlights from Nvidia’s annual developer conference, and why Tesla recently got in trouble with some of its m...

Introducing Kill Switch Podcast: Uncovering an AI Journalist

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are bringing you a podcast recommendation. A great tech focused weekly show called Kill Switch, hosted by Dexter Thomas. On this episode ...

Can Anthropic Win Its Lawsuit?; War Memes; AI Comes for VCs Jobs

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team discusses what’s at stake for Anthropic after the company sued the Department of Defense. They also take a look at the strategy ...

Iran Strikes in the AI Era; Prediction Markets Ethics; Paramount Beats Netflix

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team dives into why disinformation and the AI industry battles have quickly positioned themselves at the center of the ongoing conflict...

BIG INTV: Open AI’s Former Safety Lead Calls Out Erotica Claims (Rerun)

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Adler used to lead product safety at OpenAI. When Katie read his recent op-ed asking OpenAI to prove that they have and continue to address saf...

Pentagon v. ‘Woke’ Anthropic; Agentic v. Mimetic; Trump v. the State of the Union

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the team dives into the feud that has been brewing between Anthropic and the Pentagon — and what it says about how the government interac...

BIG INTV: Melinda French Gates on Secrets: ‘Live a Truthful Life, Then You Don’t Have Any’ (Re-Run)

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, the philanthropist sits down with Katie to offer her insights on billionaire donors, kids on ph...

AI Researchers Resignations; Bots Hiring Humans; Evie Magazine’s Party

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Zoë dives into why some researchers at top AI companies have been resigning and publicly voicing their concerns around AI safety. Then, Br...

ICE’s Secret Expansion Plans; Palantir Employees’ Ethical Concerns; AI Assistants

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brian, Leah, and Zoë discuss WIRED’s big scoop on ICE’s startling plans to expand to nearly every state in the US. Then, they unpack A...

Tech Elites in the Epstein Files; Musk’s Mega Merger; Crypto Scam Compound

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Brian and Leah dive into the key tech industry figures who show up in the final batch of the Epstein Files. Then, they discuss SpaceX and x...

Big Intv: Fallout Director Jonathan Nolan Says He's Still a Techno-Optimist

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Katie sits down with the Westworld showrunner, Jonah Nolan for a wide ranging conversation about what keeps him coming back to sci-fi storytelling abo...

BIG INTV: Silicon Valley Tech Workers’ Campaign to Get ICE Out of US Cities

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in the streets of Minneapolis, several prominent tech executives attended a private White House s...

Minneapolis Misinformation ; TikTok New Owners ; Moltbot Hype

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Brian and Zoë are joined by WIRED’s Tim Marchman to discuss the news of the week — including how far-right influencers spre...

Trump Davos Drama; AI Midterms; ChatGPT's Last Resort

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Uncanny Valley! This week, WIRED’s Brian Barrett and Leah Feiger are joining the show as the new co-hosts, alongside Zoë Schiffer. ...

BIG INTV: Wikipedia's Founder on Holding the Line in a Post Fact World

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Katie sits down with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales talks about what it means to build something used by billions of people that’s not optimized for ...

BIG INTV: Reid Hoffman Wants Silicon Valley to ‘Stand Up’

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The LinkedIn cofounder and frequent Trump target, Reid Hoffman has a simple message for his peers: “Just speak up about the things that you think ar...

BIG INTV: Margaret Atwood on Doomscrolling: ‘I Want to Keep Up With the Latest Doom’

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Big Interview, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale, Margaret Atwood talks about Elon Musk, political resistance, and w...

BIG INTV: CTO Elizabeth Stone On The Future of Netflix: “Personalized, Interactive, Immersive”

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone is an anomaly. Instead of coding, she spent her twenties getting a PhD in economics. She quietly rose through the ranks in...

WIRED Roundup: The Five Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For better or for worse, this year had it all — from the AI industry shaping the global economy and our lives, to the so-called Department of Govern...

Introducing A New Chapter for Uncanny Valley

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the year draws to an end, Mike and Lauren have some news to share with listeners. But first, they head over to the pool to unwind and reflect on wh...

AWS CEO Matt Garman Doesn’t Think AI Should Replace Junior Devs

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The head of Amazon Web Services has big plans to offer AI tools to businesses, but says that replacing coders with AI is “a non-starter for anyone w...

WIRED Roundup: Making Art In the AI Era, With Wicked’s Jon. M Chu

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have to be a fan of musicals to know about the Wicked film franchise — it’s been everywhere since the first film launched last year, a...

AMD CEO Lisa Su Isn’t Afraid of the Competition

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, some of the most forward-thinking minds in tech, culture, and politics came together for WIRED’s Big Interview event — a series of live...

BIG INTV: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie: ‘We Are a City on the Rise’

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since taking office, San Francisco’s mayor has been on a quest to revitalize the city and increase public safety. He’s also kept the National Guar...

WIRED Roundup: DOGE Isn’t Dead, Facebook Dating Is Real, Amazon AI Releases

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Leah Feiger to discuss five stories you need to know about this week — from how Amazon is trying t...

What Happens When Your Coworkers Are AI Agents

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year, AI agents have been at the forefront of tech companies' ambitions. OpenAI’s Sam Altman has often talked about a possible billion-dollar c...

BIG INTV: Melinda French Gates on Secrets: ‘Live a Truthful Life, Then You Don’t Have Any’

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, the philanthropist sits down with Katie to offer her insights on billionaire donors, kids on ph...

WIRED Roundup: Epstein Files Fallout, NVIDIA Earnings, Gemini 3 Release

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Max Zeff to discuss five stories you need to know about this week — from the political fallout aft...

Can Tech Get Rid of Bad Trips?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's teenagers reviving the Benadryl TikTok challenge or people signing up for an out of body experience program previously used by the CIA, s...

BIG INTV: Joe Weisenthal Has Predictions About How the AI Bubble Will Burst

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Right now much of the US economy rests on AI’s future. In fact, Odd Lots cohost Joe Weisenthal says the rest of the economy that isn't tech or AI re...

WIRED Roundup: AI Romantic Affairs; Google Sues Text Scammers; DHS’s Privacy Breach

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Brian Barrett to discuss five stories you need to know about this week — from how AI affairs can n...

In Alex Karp’s World, Palantir Is the Underdog

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, WIRED’s editor at large Steven Levy sat down for an interview with Palantir’s CEO Alex Karp. Karp defended his company’s contracts wit...

BIG INTV: Open AI’s Former Safety Lead Calls Out Erotica Claims

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steven Adler used to lead product safety at OpenAI. When Katie read his recent op-ed asking OpenAI to prove that they have and continue to address saf...

WIRED Roundup: Zuckerberg’s Illegal School, Nepal’s Discord Revolution, Fandom in Politics

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Leah Feiger to discuss the top stories you need to know about this week — from Zuckerberg’s ille...

The Four Criteria for a Tech Bubble

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chatter about an AI bubble has been everywhere lately, and top tech companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft have doubled down on their AI investmen...

BIG INTV: Kara Swisher Says Silicon Valley's Biggest Lie is That They Care About People

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Katie catches up with fellow journalist and podcast host, Kara Swisher to talk about interviewing arrogant pricks, the power of negging and who would ...

WIRED Roundup: Grokipedia, Real Estate AI Videos, Alpha School

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, WIRED’s Brian Barrett is joined by Leah Feiger to run through five stories that you need to know about this week — from the ...

How to Hack a Poker Game

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the US Justice Department published an indictment involving NBA stars and members of the mob for allegedly running a network of rigged gamb...

BIG INTV: Why Nicholas Thompson Made a Custom GPT to Run Faster

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Atlantic CEO’s new book, The Running Ground, examines his complicated relationship with the sport. Nicholas Thompson, former WIRED editor, talks...

WIRED Roundup: Protest Frogs, Google Bedbugs, AI Psychosis

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Louise Matsakis to run through five stories that you need to know about this week — from how SEO i...

How Data Centers Actually Work

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tech giants have been investing hundreds of billions of dollars into AI data centers just this year alone. But as the deals pile up, so have the conce...

BIG INTV: Zohran Mamdani, the Internet’s Mayor

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mere months ago, New York's mayoral frontrunner was polling at the same level as literally "someone else." Zohran Mamdani talks to Katie about buildin...

WIRED Roundup: Satellites Data Leak, Cybertrucks, Politicized Federal Workers

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Jake Lahut to run through five stories that you need to know about this week — from how satellites...

The New Power of Far-Right Influencers

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

History professor Mark Bray is no stranger to death threats. As the author of the book Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Handbook, published in 2017, he has re...

BIG INTV: Mark Cuban Would Still Have Dinner With Donald Trump

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Billionaire Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks and co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs, talks to Katie about the state of entrepreneurship, American ...

WIRED Roundup: Are We In An AI Bubble?

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Leah Feiger to run through five stories that you need to know about this week — from the Antifa pr...

How China Is Hoping to Attract Tech Talent

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When news broke last month that H1-B visa holders in the U.S would be subjected to a new hefty fee of $100,000, chaos and confusion ensued for a lot o...

BIG INTV: Patreon CEO Jack Conte Wants You to Get Off of Your Phone

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Conte, founder of Patreon tells Katie if we can send rockets into space and have self-driving cars we can figure out how to pay creators for thei...

WIRED Roundup: The New Fake World of OpenAI’s Social Video App

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Manisha Krishnan to run through five of the best stories we published this week — from how federal...

Your Delivery Robot Is Here

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, DoorDash unveiled its own new autonomous robot, called Dot. The company says it’s part of its goal to have a “hybrid” model f...

BIG INTV: Lareina Yee Discusses Breakthrough Technologies

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Branded Content by McKinsey | WIRED’s Global Editorial Director, Katie Drummond sat down with McKinsey’s Global Institute Director and Senior Part...

WIRED Roundup: Groypers Going Mainstream

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Jake Lahut to run through five of the best stories we published this week — from Customs & B...

Is Silicon Valley Still the Tech Capital?

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month, we took the show to San Francisco for a live recording in front of a great audience at KQED's The Commons. WIRED'S Lauren Goode, K...

BIG INTV: Signal's Meredith Whittaker Says AI Is Just A Branding Term

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Signal Foundation president, Meredith Whittaker recalls where she was when she heard Trump cabinet officials had added a journalist to a highly se...

WIRED Roundup: The Right Embraces Cancel Culture

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Manisha Krishnan to run through five of the best stories we published this week — from OpenAI impl...

Move Aside, Chatbots: AI Humanoids Are Here

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, WIRED learned that OpenAI is ramping up its efforts in robotics — specifically, by hiring researchers who work on AI systems for humanoid...

BIG INTV: Matthew Prince Wants AI Companies to Pay for Their Sins

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The CEO of Cloudflare – the internet’s bodyguard - sits down with Katie to talk about his efforts to make the AI money machine start benefiting cr...

WIRED Roundup: How Charlie Kirk Changed Conservative Media

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Jake Lahut to discuss the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s death — from the response of right-wing te...

BIG INTV: Hasan Piker Says He Will Never Run for Office

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hasan Piker, the Left’s favorite Twitch streamer has the kind of following that could get votes. But he tells Katie Drummond he’d rather use his i...

Are Dating Apps Over?

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dating apps have evolved a lot over the years, with apps dedicated to any romantic niche– dog lovers, astrology heads, and big, bushy beards. Despit...

Where's the Fun in AI Gambling?

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Online gambling is on the rise, and AI is entering the field. This week, Lauren and Mike speak with WIRED’s Kate Knibbs to break down how both start...

BIG INTV: The Onion's Ben Collins On How The Truth Can Pay Dividends

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A year after relaunching The Onion in print, CEO Ben Collins sits down with Katie to talk about why “going into something and not ruining it is brav...

WIRED Roundup: Meta’s AI Brain Drain

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Leah Feiger to run through five of the best stories you need to know about — from how AI is elimin...

This Is How You Log Off

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the summer comes to an end, we’re thinking about what unplugging, going offline — the ultimate luxury — looks like in 2025. With a growing sl...

BIG INTV: Alexis Ohanian Says We Can Build A Less Toxic Internet

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Reddit co-founder sits down for a wide-ranging conversation, from buying his first video game to meeting his future co-founder on the first day of...

WIRED Roundup: Chip Manufacturers Bonanza

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Louise Matsakis to run through five of the best stories we published this week — from OpenAI’s b...

How To Become a Vibe Coder

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vibe coding is everywhere, and it’s already drastically changing the tech industry — from shaping how software gets made to who gets hired. So bac...

Introducing: The BIG INTERVIEW with WIRED's Katie Drummond

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation series that only WIRED could host, led by WIRED’s Global Editorial Director, Katie Drummond. Every week, Katie sits down with influen...

WIRED Roundup: Why GPT-5 Flopped

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zöe is joined by WIRED’s Jake Lahut to run through five of the best stories we published this week — from how the Trump adm...

Palantir: The Most Mysterious Company in Silicon Valley

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palantir Technologies is arguably one of the most notorious American corporations. Cofounded by tech billionaire Peter Thiel, the company has worked w...

WIRED Roundup: OpenAI Announces New Government Partnership

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Jake Lahut to run through five of the most important stories we published this week — from how bit...

The Vibes-Based Pricing of "Pro" AI Software

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI chatbot premium subscriptions like ChatGPT Pro and Claude Max currently cost around $200, but it’s not entirely clear why. Lauren and Mike speak ...

WIRED Roundup: ChatGPT Goes Full Demon Mode

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Louise Matsakis to run through five of the most important stories we published this week — from Me...

How to Not Die in Silicon Valley

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blood boys. Cryogenic freezing. Living by the algorithm. Silicon Valley is known for a culture of health optimization, but some recent biohacking vent...

WIRED Roundup: Is Silicon Valley Losing Its Influence on D.C?

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Jake Lahut to run through five of the most important stories we published this week — from Trump’...

The Very Real Case for Brain-Computer Implants

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brain computer interfaces might have inspired works of science fiction, but the technology behind them is real and quickly developing. Companies like ...

What’s Behind Gen Z’s Sex Recession?

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we look into why Gen Z is having less sex than other generations — and what it says about how we are all relating to each othe...

How WIRED Analyzed the Epstein Video

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the DOJ released what they described as raw footage from the night of Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019. WIRED’s Dhruv Mehrotra went throug...

DOGE 2.0

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Elon Musk’s departure from D.C, the future of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency seemed uncertain. But DOGE’s work continues ...

You Asked, We Answered: All of Your AI Angst

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Lauren dives into the show’s inbox to answer listeners’ questions. With the help of WIRED’s Kate Knibbs and Paresh Dave, we look into...

The 911 Calls Inside ICE Detention Centers

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leah Feiger speaks with WIRED’s Dhruv Mehrotra about an exclusive WIRED investigation into how serious medical incidents are increasing at some of t...

In Sam Altman We Trust?

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Altman is the king of generative artificial intelligence. But is he the person we should trust to guide our explorations into AI? This week, we do...