This week on Uncanny Valley , the team discusses what’s next for Apple as Tim Cook steps down from his role as CEO. They also go into the reasoning behind SpaceX and Cursor’s surprising deal, and why Palantir’s self-published manifesto drew a lot of heat online. Also, we discuss why some conspiracy theorists are leaving Trump’s side, and how a scammer created an AI-generated woman to attract and grift MAGA men.

Articles mentioned in this episode:

Tim Cook’s Legacy Is Turning Apple Into a Subscription

MAGA Is Starting to Look Beyond Trump

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men

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