Key Takeaways
- Meta is experiencing layoffs and morale issues due to investments in AI.
- Google I/O conference introduced new features like agentic search, designed to enhance user experience without needing human interaction.
- Recent college graduates are expressing frustration with discussions about AI.
This week on Uncanny Valley, the team discusses Meta’s recent layoffs and what they’ve been hearing from employees about the increasingly grim vibes at the company. They also talk about Elon Musk losing his lawsuit against OpenAI and share highlights from Google’s annual conference—including an ambitious AI vision to change how people search the web. Finally, what do recent college graduates and women whose spouses work in AI have in common? They’re all sick of hearing about it.
Articles mentioned in this episode:
- Meta’s New Reality: Record High Profits. Record Low Morale
- Everything Announced at Google I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Smart Glasses
- Google Search Goes Agentic—and Doesn’t Need You Anymore
- Meet the Sad Wives of AI
Originally published at wired.com. Curated by AI Maestro.
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