"Uncanny Valley": OpenAI and Musk Fight Again; DOJ Mishandles Voter Data; Artemis II Comes Home

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April 10, 2026, 4:21 PM

• •OpenAI and Elon Musk's legal feud is intensifying, happening alongside SpaceX's IPO filing.
• •Concerns arise over the DOJ's handling of voter data, including potential misrepresentation of information to a judge.
• •The Artemis II launch is celebrated as a major achievement, while the budget cuts are criticized.
• •The episode also covers the scientists french fry breakthrough and Leah's vintage finds.

This week's episode of WIRED's Uncanny Valley dives into the escalating legal battle between OpenAI and Elon Musk, coinciding with SpaceX's IPO filing. The hosts also discuss the DOJ's handling of voter data and the concerns surrounding potential misleading of a judge. Finally, the episode shifts gears to celebrate the Artemis II launch, highlighting its significance and the achievements of the crew, while also addressing the controversies.

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