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20 hours ago

Indian rupee tumbles to new low on Trump tariff concerns: https://www.ft.com/content/9f4a9e61-698e-4c71-8cd0-314484ec1991 Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0lyny7ydo DOGE Operatives Are Joining Donald Trump's New National Design Studio: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-operatives-joining-national-design-studio/ Musk files to dismiss lawsuit over his purchase of Twitter shares: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

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Indian rupee tumbles to new low on Trump tariff concerns: https://www.ft.com/content/9f4a9e61-698e-4c71-8cd0-314484ec1991 Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0lyny7ydo DOGE Operatives Are Joining Donald Trump's New National Design Studio: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-operatives-joining-national-design-studio/ Musk files to dismiss lawsuit over his purchase of Twitter shares: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

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Episodes (20/182)

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Currency Crisis, School Shooting, and AI Lab Turmoil Rock Markets

Indian rupee tumbles to new low on Trump tariff concerns: https://www.ft.com/content/9f4a9e61-698e-4c71-8cd0-314484ec1991 Minneapolis school attacker 'obsessed with idea of killing children', officials say: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0lyny7ydo DOGE Operatives Are Joining Donald Trump's New National Design Studio: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-operatives-joining-national-design-studio/ Musk files to dismiss lawsuit over his purchase of Twitter shares: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

2 days ago

5 minutes

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CDC Director Fired Vaccine Policy Dispute - Minneapolis School Shooting Witnesses - Samsung Copilot TV Integration

CDC director Susan Monarez fired: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHI3q8FbnkE Minneapolis school shooting witnesses: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cev2w1elx7wo Samsung Microsoft Copilot TVs: https://www.techmeme.com/250828/p2 Claude Chrome extension: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/claude-for-chrome-extension-bakes-ai-right-into-the-browser/ LLMs long sentence misbehavior: https://slashdot.org/story/25/08/27/1756253/one-long-sentence-is-all-it-takes-to-make-llms-misbehave ...

3 days ago

6 minutes

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ICE Job Fair Immigration Enforcement - India US Tariffs Trade War - AI Mental Health Crisis Response

ICE job fair prospects protesters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtPo4-unVy4 Indian exporters US tariffs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOKC-78t6iE Verily layoffs medical devices: https://www.techmeme.com/250826/p42 AI avatars deceased deadbots: https://www.techmeme.com/250827/p7 Anthropic authors settlement: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/authors-celebrate-historic-settlement-coming-soon-in-anthropic-class-action/ OpenAI teen suicide response: https://arstechnica.com/informa...

4 days ago

6 minutes

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Judge Blocks Abrego Garcia Deportation - Tesla $242.5M Verdict Settlement - Vibe Coding Enterprise Risks

Judge blocks Abrego Garcia deportation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abXSTOz_dq8 Burning Man dust storm: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OXn_3jXGguQ Tesla $242.5M autopilot verdict: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/25/tesla-could-have-avoided-that-242-5m-autopilot-verdict-filings-show/ 44 US AGs AI chatbot warning: https://www.techmeme.com/250825/p28 Elon Musk sues Apple OpenAI: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/elon-musk-sues-apple-openai-to-block-exclusive-iphone-chatgpt-integrati...

5 days ago

14 minutes

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First US Screwworm Case in 30+ Years - Powell Signals Fed Rate Cuts at Jackson Hole - Netflix KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along Success

Screwworm case Florida: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/first-screwworm-case-over-30-years-confirmed-florida-keys-2025-08-24/ Powell Jackson Hole speech: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20250822a.htm Universal speech rhythm study: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/24/0329239/researchers-find-universal-patterns-in-human-speech-rhythm-using-ai Vertical streaming apps trend: https://www.protocol.com/entertainment/vertical-streaming-apps-mobile-first YouTube AI experim...

6 days ago

8 minutes

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California Democrats Pass Redistricting Plan - Alligator Alcatraz Shutdown Ordered - Sam Altman AI Bubble Warning

California redistricting plan: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/21/politics/california-democrats-redistricting-plan Alligator Alcatraz shutdown: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/judge-rules-alligator-alcatraz-florida-no-new-detainees-rcna224550 AI scientific conference: https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/22/1122304/ai-scientist-research-autonomous-agents/ LinkedIn algorithm criticism: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/21/2045209/why-linkedin-rewards-mediocrity TikTok UK layoffs: http...

1 week ago

6 minutes

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ICC Sanctions Expansion - Frank Caprio Dies 88 - Driver Assistance Systems Need Human Intervention Every 9 Minutes

ICC sanctions expansion: https://www.icc-cpi.int/news/icc-strongly-rejects-new-us-sanctions-against-judges-and-deputy-prosecutors Frank Caprio death: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/frank-caprio-rhode-island-tv-judge-known-compassion-dies-88-rcna226192 Anthropic social workers AI: https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardnieva/2025/08/20/anthropic-binti-social-work/ Meta AI hiring freeze: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/08/21/0227208/meta-freezes-ai-hiring Google Gemini Live update: https:...

1 week ago

6 minutes

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US Deportation Deals with Uganda and Honduras - Texas Democrats Sleep in Capitol - AI Investment Returns Questioned

US deportation deals: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/us-deportation-agreements-honduras-uganda/ Texas Democrats Capitol protest: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/texas-democratic-legislator-stay-state-capitol-refusing-law-enforcemen-rcna225730 White House TikTok: https://www.theverge.com/politics/762031/trump-white-house-tiktok-account iOS 26 Beta: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-26-beta-cheat-sheet-what-you-should-know-about-the-next-major-iphone-update/ AI in...

1 week ago

7 minutes

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Cambridge Dictionary Adds 'Skibidi' and 'Tradwife' - 95% of Corporate AI Pilots Fail - Churches Deploy Facial Recognition Surveillance

Today's episode explored how social media is reshaping language through dictionary additions, the sobering reality of corporate AI implementation failures, and the growing surveillance infrastructure in religious institutions. The debate over AI personality design highlights fundamental questions about technology's role in human relationships and personal development. Cambridge Dictionary adds 6,000 new words: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Lyx8VfjZfEc Zelenskyy White House meeting: https://w...

1 week ago

7 minutes

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Hurricane Erin Threatens East Coast - Zelenskyy Brings European Leaders to Trump - Duolingo Stock Crashes 38% After GPT-5 Demo

Show Notes Today's episode examined natural disaster preparedness as Hurricane Erin approaches the East Coast, diplomatic coalition-building as European leaders rally around Ukraine, and AI disruption fears as demonstrated by Duolingo's stock volatility. The debate over AI personality highlights the tension between user-friendly design and maintaining critical thinking capabilities. Sources: Hurricane Erin East Coast threat: https://www.npr.org/2025/08/17/nx-s1-5505324/hurricane-erin-downgrad...

1 week ago

6 minutes

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Modi Vows Self-Reliant India After 50% Tariff - Meta AI Guidelines Allow Minor Chats - Trump Eyes Intel Stake

Today's episode examined the global trade war's intensification with India-US tensions, the ethical challenges of AI systems interacting with children, and government intervention in strategic technology sectors. The debate over Apple's health feature compromise highlights the intersection of innovation, regulation, and user experience. Sources: Modi self-reliant India response: https://www.ft.com/content/b04ac590-34da-4408-b477-28bedfac7103 African Union map campaign: https://news.slashdot.o...

2 weeks ago

6 minutes

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DC Protests Federal Agent Patrols - Bitcoin Hits $124K Record - Companies Fight AI Interview Cheating

Today's episode explored the tension between federal authority and local resistance in Washington DC, Bitcoin's continued record-breaking performance, and the technological arms race between AI deception and human verification in hiring. The debate over in-person interviews highlights broader questions about accessibility versus security in an AI-driven world. Sources: Associated Press, Financial Times, Ars Technica, CNET, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Bloomberg, Techmeme DC federal agents pro...

2 weeks ago

7 minutes

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Stocks Rally on Inflation Data - Typhoon Podul Hits Taiwan - Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to $40B Fraud

Today's episode covered the market rally driven by inflation data meeting expectations, Taiwan's massive evacuation efforts for Typhoon Podul, and significant developments in AI technology including OpenAI's policy changes and Stanford's education research. The crypto world saw major accountability with Do Kwon's guilty plea in the Terra collapse case. Sources: Financial Times, Reuters, The Verge, Forbes, Slashdot, TechCrunch, Bloomberg, Fortune, Al Jazeera stock market rally, Federal Reserve...

2 weeks ago

7 minutes

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US-China Trade Truce Extended - Jellyfish Shut French Nuclear Plant - GPT-5 Medical Advice Concerns

Today's episode highlighted the delicate balance between economic cooperation and technological competition, alongside nature's unexpected disruption of human infrastructure. The US-China trade extension demonstrates pragmatic compromise while jellyfish forcing nuclear shutdowns illustrates climate change's cascading effects. Meanwhile, debates over AI reasoning capabilities reflect broader questions about technological progress versus marketing hype in our rapidly evolving digital landscape....

2 weeks ago

7 minutes

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Trump Orders Homeless Out of DC - Turkey Hit by 6.1 Earthquake - AI Crypto Theft Steals $1M

Today's episode explored the intersection of political authority, natural disasters, and digital security threats. Trump's federal intervention in DC highlights tensions between local governance and presidential power, while Turkey's earthquake reminds us of ongoing seismic vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, AI-powered cybercrime and the psychological risks of AI companionship demonstrate how rapidly evolving technologies create new challenges for security and mental health. Sources: BBC: https://ww...

2 weeks ago

7 minutes

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Trump Controls All Science Grants - $50M Bounty on Maduro - GPT-5 Transforms ChatGPT

Today's episode highlighted the tension between political control and scientific independence, international law enforcement challenges, and AI's evolving role in human interaction. Trump's research grant controls threaten decades of merit-based science funding while law enforcement escalates pressure on foreign adversaries. Meanwhile, AI companies grapple with balancing innovation and user safety as their tools become deeply integrated into personal and professional lives. Sources: Ars Techn...

3 weeks ago

6 minutes

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France Battles Historic Wildfire - GPT-5 Leaked on GitHub -Government Gets ChatGPT for $1

Today's episode highlighted the intersection of climate disasters, technological breakthroughs, and government modernization. France's historic wildfire demonstrates climate change's intensifying impact while technological glitches remind us of our digital dependencies. Meanwhile, OpenAI's GPT-5 launch and government partnership signal AI's rapid integration into both private and public sectors, raising questions about technological concentration and democratic oversight. Sources: Reuters, Ar...

3 weeks ago

6 minutes

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RFK Jr Cuts $500M Vaccine Funding - Trump Threatens 250% Pharma Tariffs - AI Ethics Crisis Deepens

Today's episode explored the intersection of health policy, trade economics, and AI ethics as the Trump administration reshapes federal priorities. RFK Jr.'s mRNA vaccine funding cuts and Trump's pharmaceutical tariff threats signal major shifts in US health and trade policy, while the AI-generated Parkland interview raises unprecedented questions about digital consent and posthumous representation. The CPB shutdown marks the end of an era for American public media. Sources: HHS.gov, CNBC, Re...

3 weeks ago

8 minutes

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Texas Democrats Flee State, Face Arrest Warrants Over Trump Map - Hong Kong Hit by Record 140-Year Flooding - ChatGPT Hits 700M Users

Today's episode covered Texas Democrats' dramatic flight from the state to block Trump's redistricting plans while facing arrest warrants, Hong Kong's record-breaking floods forcing widespread shutdowns, and ChatGPT's explosive growth to 700 million users raising questions about AI dependency. We explored the tensions between AI productivity gains and concerns about human cognitive independence. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/texas-democrats-redistricting-quorum-08-04-25 http...

3 weeks ago

7 minutes

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US Jobs Crash: Only 73K Added, Massive Revisions - Canada Tariffs Hit 35% - Disney's AI Legal Nightmare

Today's episode covered the devastating US jobs report with only 73,000 jobs added and massive downward revisions, Canada's failed trade negotiations resulting in 35% tariffs, and Disney's internal struggles with AI implementation. We explored how America's graduate job crisis reflects broader economic shifts and technological displacement affecting young professionals. Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/01/jobs-report-july-2025.html https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/01/economy/us-jobs-report-ju...

3 weeks ago

7 minutes