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When Axios host Mike Allen asked President Donald Trump what he had learned about the limits of his power following the conflict with Iran, the answer came immediately. “There are no limits,” Trump said. When Allen followed up by asking, “No limits?” Trump doubled down. “No, none,” he replied. “I haven’t learned that lesson yet. … Read more
When Joseph Gordon-Levitt stood before cameras on Capitol Hill advocating passionately for legislation that would strip tech giants of one of their most valuable legal shields, it read like the kind of celebrity activism that generates a news cycle and then fades. Then came the revelation that the actor had been quietly attending Peter Thiel‘s … Read more
Comedian Ari Shaffir recently appeared on the podcast Drawn Together, where he talked about a variety of topics, including Joe Rogan‘s influence on the comedy industry and whether being associated with him still carries the same career-changing impact it once did. When host Oona McCaughan asked Shaffir how important it is for comedians to stay … Read more
Japan’s patience with disrespectful IRL content creators appears to be running thin, and a recent incident involving a young American broadcaster known as Oblivion has illustrated exactly why. Oblivion, who is not yet 20 years old, built his following across TikTok, Kick, and YouTube through a mix of self-deprecating humor, boxing appearances, and increasingly controversial … Read more
On June 1st Senator Bernie Sanders published an op-ed in the New York Times titled “AI is a Public Resource. You Should Own Half of It.” The piece introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act proposing a one-time 50% tax on stock rather than profits of the largest AI companies including OpenAI Anthropic and … Read more
In a conversation on the Ivan Paychecks podcast, Chet Hanks, son of legendary actor Tom Hanks, opened up about one of the most jarring experiences of his adolescence: being forcibly removed from his home in the middle of the night and transported to a wilderness therapy program in Southern Utah. “It was May 30th, 2008. … Read more
Sting recently appeared at a Tony Awards interview where he shared a warning that had little to do with entertainment and everything to do with artificial intelligence. The legendary musician stated that the technology’s rapid rise is something he takes seriously. “I think all of us are under threat from AI and we need to … Read more
A leaked internal memo from MrBeast‘s production company has surfaced online, revealing that the YouTube mogul’s staff were placed under strict food restrictions in order to help him stick to a personal diet plan. The message, which began circulating on social media outlined a set of rules that extended well beyond Jimmy Donaldson himself, targeting … Read more
On a recent episode of The Tim Dillon Show, comedian and podcaster Tim Dillon delivered a sharp commentary on Donald Trump’s presidency, stating that it is a betrayal of the working-class voters who supported him. The discussion was sparked by reports that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were developing a luxury resort on a private … Read more
If you have ever expressed frustration about artificial intelligence or data centers on social media, you may already be on a government watch list. That is the unsettling takeaway from a recent investigation, which revealed that Philadelphia police officers were tracking First Amendment activity of people critical of AI. The investigation, co-authored by Sam Biddle … Read more
