A growing wave of AI-generated influencers is raising serious consumer safety concerns after a number of social media users reported painful eye reactions linked to a lash serum promoted by a fake online persona. The AI influencer in question presented itself as a lash technician with nine years of professional experience, offering ingredient breakdowns on … Read more
When Louis Theroux appeared on Chris Williamson‘s Modern Wisdom podcast to promote his Netflix manosphere documentary, the two men did not hold back in their assessments of the figures featured in the film. Their conversation covered Andrew Tate, Myron Gaines of Fresh and Fit, HSTikkyTokky, and Justin Waller, with commentary that the subjects themselves would … Read more
A LinkedIn creator with 60 million monthly views is facing sharp criticism after posting a video series comparing the habits of billionaires, millionaires, and everyday people, with many viewers calling the content out of touch with financial reality. The series, titled “Billionaire, Millionaire, and Normal People,” presents lifestyle comparisons across three wealth tiers, suggesting that … Read more
Palantir CEO Alex Karp issued a warning at the a16z American Dynamism Summit about the political and economic trajectory of the tech industry, arguing that Silicon Valley’s growing wealth concentration is setting it up for a reckoning it does not see coming. Speaking on stage, Karp tied the rising appetite for a wealth tax directly … Read more
Former presidential candidate and political commentator Andrew Yang is calling for a fundamental shift in how the U.S. government approaches taxation, arguing that labor should no longer be taxed and that artificial intelligence should be taxed in its place. Yang, founder and CEO of Forward Party and author of “Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks,” … Read more
On a recent episode of JRE, host Joe Rogan sat down with author Michael Pollan to discuss consciousness across the spectrum of life, from plants to machines. Pollan, known for his work exploring human consciousness and psychedelics, approached the topic of AI with skepticism, particularly when it came to the idea that machines could ever … Read more
Zach Braff has denied rumors that he is romantically involved with an AI chatbot, after the story spread following an episode of the SmartLess Media podcast, hosted by Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri, and Gabe Liedman. The rumor originated when Max Silvestri brought up a piece of gossip during the episode, telling the hosts there was … Read more
Palantir CEO Alex Karp issued a warning about the political and economic consequences of artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology threatens to fundamentally redraw the map of American power in ways that few in Silicon Valley are willing to honestly confront. Speaking publicly, Karp made headlines with characteristically blunt remarks suggesting that the AI revolution … Read more
Jasleen Singh, wife of comedian and Flagrant co-host Akaash Singh, recently appeared on a podcast to address the viral controversy that swept social media. In the conversation, she spoke plainly about who she believes was behind the coordinated campaign against her and what she thinks of the Flagrant fan base. On the fanbase, Jasleen drew … Read more
A TikTok dispute between two medical professionals has drawn massive attention online, after a pharmacist raised ethical concerns about a neurosurgeon’s paid partnership with a GLP-1 company. Dr. Betsy Grunch, known on TikTok as Ladyspinedoc, announced a partnership with a company called Noom, which promotes GLP-1 micro dosing. In her promotional video, she stated: “GLP-1 … Read more
