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Funded by Anduril cofounder Palmer Luckey and Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale, the new bank—named, like their companies, after Tolkien lore—aims to serve startups in crypto, AI, and defense. Powered by WPeMatico

Mira Murati and several other former OpenAI researchers are behind the buzzy AI startup, now valued at $12 billion and officially out of stealth. Powered by WPeMatico

xAI’s new $300 monthly subscription comes with two AI companions powered by its most capable model to date. I tried them. It got weird. Powered by WPeMatico

General Motors’ homemade version of the low-cost power option favored by China’s auto industry will hit three years before its super-energy-dense tech arrives—and could bring affordable US EVs sooner. Powered by WPeMatico

Frustration with the size, location, and design of cup holders in new cars is on the rise—and it holds enormous influence on whether we buy a ride or not. Powered by WPeMatico

The new US legislation isn’t great for electric vehicles. But experts have advice for how the EV-curious buyer might navigate this tricky moment—and there’s even some good news to be found. Powered by WPeMatico

A key clause in Microsoft and OpenAI’s deal embodies the raging divide between AGI true believers and those who think it’s still a long ways off. Powered by WPeMatico

Curious about generative AI and copyright? Subscribers can join WIRED live on July 16 as we answer your questions about this critical topic. Powered by WPeMatico

Roman Storm, one of the developers of crypto-anonymizing tool Tornado Cash, will stand trial in New York starting July 14. His supporters claim the freedom to develop software is under threat. Powered by WPeMatico

Welcome to Uncanny Valley’s very first Q&A, where our host addresses your burning AI-related questions. Powered by WPeMatico