This week on Uncanny Valley, we delve into the ongoing legal drama between stalwart tech giant Apple and cutting-edge artificial intelligence company OpenAI. The lawsuit, filed last Friday, alleges that OpenAI has been stealing confidential hardware secrets from Apple's former employees, including its chief hardware officer Tang Tan.

Meanwhile, some OpenAI staff are funding a super PAC to push for stricter AI regulations, suggesting an internal divide within the company. In New York, the first-ever data center moratorium has drawn criticism from former President Trump and sparked debates about privacy and innovation.

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE as it's colloquially known, is under scrutiny after using AI to shape housing policy decisions, raising questions about transparency in government operations. Lastly, we explore the cyclosporiasis outbreak that has affected over 30 states, causing a wave of 'turbo diarrhea.'

These developments highlight the complex interplay between technology, regulation and public health, as well as the ever-evolving landscape of AI.