WIRED Roundup: The US Chip Manufacturers’ Bonanza

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August 25, 2025, 8:25 PM

• •OpenAI's potential valuation and monetization strategies are discussed.
• •The Uncanny Valley podcast covers stories including an ant smuggling boom and deals between Trump and chip manufacturers.
• •Silicon Valley executives express concern over Zohran Mamdani's potential mayoral bid in New York City.
• •Reports reveal controversial deals the Trump administration is trying to strike with chip manufacturers.

In this episode of WIRED's Uncanny Valley, Zoë Schiffer and Louise Matsakis discuss the week's top stories, including OpenAI's valuation and potential monetization challenges. They also delve into the controversy surrounding Trump's deals with chip manufacturers, examining the implications of allowing NVIDIA to sell chips to China. Furthermore, the podcast touches on the concerns of Silicon Valley executives regarding Zohran Mamdani's potential mayoral bid in New York City and the rise of ant smuggling.

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