The term uncanny valley was first used in the 1970s by Japanese roboticist and professor Masahiro Mori. He wanted to know why people at the time were reacting negatively to robots that greatly ...

Today on Uncanny Valley, we tell you everything you need to know about the agency. The U.S Capitol Building is seen at dusk on June 9, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Welcome to WIRED's Uncanny Valley. I'm WIRED's director of Business and Industry, Zoë Schiffer. Today, on the show, an in-depth interview with a former DOGE staffer.