‘Uncanny Valley’: Iran’s Threats on US Tech, Trump’s Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket’s Pop-up Flop
Wired AI Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer, Leah Feiger, Makena Kelly, Kate Knibbs April 2, 2026

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# What You Need to Know This Week Iran has threatened to attack American technology companies, which could affect the services and products many of us rely on daily. Meanwhile, as the midterm elections approach, there's growing concern about how technology might influence voting outcomes. The tech industry is also experimenting with new ways to engage the public, like a pop-up bar in Washington DC focused on prediction markets.
In this episode, we discuss Iran’s threats to target US tech firms, gear up for the midterm elections, and get a scene report from the Polymarket pop-up bar in DC.
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