Uncanny Valley | WIRED WIRED Roundup: Epstein Files Fallout, NVIDIA Earnings, Gemini 3 Release
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Nov 21, 2025 
In this lively discussion, Max Zeff, a Senior Writer at WIRED specializing in tech and politics, joins to dissect urgent topics. They delve into the release of the Epstein files and its implications for the Trump administration. The conversation shifts to the Relay app, created by young Mormons to fight against ‘gooning,’ and how it reflects cultural shifts. They also explore NVIDIA's earnings and the rise of AI profitability, plus an analysis of Gemini 3’s capabilities in the competitive landscape of tech.
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Epstein Files Deepen Political Crisis
- Releasing the Epstein files has created sustained political fallout and damaged the Trump administration's narrative.
- New documents suggest Trump's relationship with Epstein may be more complicated than previously acknowledged.
Federal Push To Preempt State AI Rules
- A draft executive order would create a federal task force to sue states that pass AI regulations the administration dislikes.
- The order frames state AI laws as "obstruction" and centers federal preemption over varied local rules.
"Woke AI" Claims Drive Legal Strategy
- The administration targets state rules it claims force models to alter truthful outputs, though evidence is scarce.
- Their focus appears tied to past high-profile model errors rather than widespread legal precedent.