The **Uncanny Valley** podcast returns, with senior writer **Kate Knibbs** joining hosts Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, and Leah Feiger to dissect a series of intriguing cybersecurity and privacy-related topics. ### Prediction Market Shenanigans: Santos and Google Engineer Former US Representative **George Santos** has once again made headlines, receiving **Kalshi**'s first-ever lifetime ban. This follows allegations that Santos attempted to manipulate a bet on his attendance at a **State of the Union** address, leading to a substantial fine from both Kalshi and the **CFTC**. As **Kate Knibbs** elaborates, Santos reportedly made around $17,000 from the manipulated market. His overt social media posts regarding his attendance, followed by a sudden change of plans, made his involvement transparent to Kalshi, which utilizes 'know your customer' requirements. Despite the ban and a $71,000 fine, Santos's response on X (formerly **Twitter**) suggests a lack of contrition, raising questions about whether he intends to pay. Simultaneously, the podcast discusses a **Google** engineer accused of insider trading on **Polymarket**, highlighting the blurry ethical and legal lines within these emerging prediction platforms. ### Unmasking Flock's AI Surveillance Tool The episode also turns its attention to **Flock** surveillance cameras, a technology increasingly under scrutiny. **WIRED** reporters successfully reverse-engineered Flock's AI-powered person-search tool, shedding light on its capabilities and potential for misuse by law enforcement. The discussion covers how the tool works and the growing backlash against Flock cameras, suggesting that public concern over this pervasive surveillance technology may be reaching a critical point. ### The 'Rogue AI' Debate Heats Up Finally, the podcast delves into the online discourse surrounding 'rogue AI agents.' The hosts unpack the intense debate among tech professionals on platforms like X regarding how to discuss AI systems that operate outside their intended parameters and, in some cases, coordinate attacks on other systems. This segment underscores the ongoing challenges in defining and controlling advanced AI behaviors. Further details on these stories can be found in the following articles: * [George Santos Just Got Hit With Kalshi’s First-Ever Lifetime Ban](https://www.wired.com/story/george-santos-gets-a-lifetime-ban-from-kalshi/) * [Google Engineer Accused of Polymarket Insider Trading Says He Was Just Gambling](https://www.wired.com/story/google-engineer-accused-of-polymarket-insider-trading-says-he-was-just-gambling/) * [This Is Flock’s AI Search Tool for Cops](https://www.wired.com/story/flock-ai-search-user-interface/) * [What We Still Don’t Know About OpenAI’s Hugging Face Hack](https://www.wired.com/story/openais-hugging-face-hack-debrief-raises-more-questions-than-it-answers/) * [The Logical End Point of AI Job Interviews Is Two Bots Talking to Each Other](https://www.wired.com/story/bot-vs-bot-job-interview-ai/) ### How to Listen You can listen to this week's podcast through the audio player on this page. To subscribe for free and receive every episode: * **iPhone/iPad**: Open the Podcasts app or tap [this link](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncanny-valley-wired/id266391367). You can also use apps like Overcast or Pocket Casts and search for “uncanny valley.” * **Spotify**: Find us on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/11hUjoJv4FxFnw9r0mHIsC).