Sophie Hearns

A third-generation judoka and former pharmaceutical researcher, Sophie made waves in the biohacking community after publishing her controversial opinion piece. She brings her unique blend of laboratory precision and martial arts intuition to Rude Vulture's most thought-provoking pieces. When not writing about peptide protocols for recovery between training sessions, she teaches women's self-defense classes incorporating breathwork and cold exposure.

New Study Finds AI Essay Writing Builds Cognitive Debt and Weakens Mental Engagement

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A comprehensive four-month study from MIT Media Lab reveals troubling evidence that using AI tools like ChatGPT for essay writing may compromise cognitive development and learning outcomes. The research, involving 54 participants across multiple sessions, employed brain imaging technology and natural language processing to examine how different writing approaches affect neural engagement and essay quality. … Read more

Sen. Bernie Sanders paints a scary picture around AI impact on society

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Senator Bernie Sanders is sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence, warning that the technology could fundamentally reshape American society in ways that benefit billionaires while devastating working people. During a recent interview, the Vermont senator painted a stark picture of an AI-driven future where tens of millions lose their jobs, robots replace human healthcare workers, … Read more

Longevity Guru Bryan Johnson Warns AI May Replace Humanity: We’re a Self-Destructive Species With an Uncertain Future

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Tech entrepreneur and longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson had stark warnings about artificial intelligence during his appearance on the Full Send Podcast, suggesting humanity faces an uncertain future as we give birth to a form of intelligence that may surpass us entirely. The biohacking guru positioned humanity’s relationship with AI as the defining challenge of our … Read more

Ultrasonic Knife has a wireless charger embedded inside it, so you never end up hungry

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The world’s first ultrasonic chef’s knife has arrived, and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen in the kitchen before. Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee recently posted a video testing thisculinary tool that promises to revolutionize how we prepare food. But it also raises a familiar question: does everything really need to be powered? The knife sits on … Read more

Channel5’s Andrew Callaghan denies Nick Shirley’s claims he edited out portions of the interview

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Channel5 journalist Andrew Callaghan has released a detailed rebuttal to accusations by conservative content creator Nick Shirley, who claimed his interview was unfairly edited to misrepresent his statements. Callaghan presented text messages, raw footage, and editing timelines to demonstrate the editing process and defend his journalistic integrity. The controversy began after Shirley posted side-camera footage … Read more

German goverment ordered Lexus to disable remote-start function to stop owners from warming up cars

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Over 100,000 German car owners received an unwelcome surprise this winter when they discovered their vehicles’ remote pre-heating features had been switched off without warning. According to sources, the Japanese automaker confirmed that German authorities mandated the deactivation of the comfort function, leaving drivers scrambling for alternatives during freezing temperatures. The issue came to light … Read more

Dario Amodei Slams Trump-Era Policy Letting Nvidia Sell High-Speed Chips to China, Calls It “Like Selling Nuclear Weapons to North Korea”

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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has issued a stark warning against allowing advanced semiconductor exports to China, comparing the practice to arming an adversarial nation with weapons of mass destruction. Speaking at Bloomberg Live, Amodei criticized policies from the Trump administration that would permit Nvidia to sell high-speed chips to Chinese companies. “The thing that is … Read more

Bodybuilding Legend Dorian Yates: There’s a Lot of People With Mental Health Problems in the Sport Now

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Legendary six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates recently shared his candid observations about the current state of competitive bodybuilding during an appearance on the Huberman Lab podcast. While the sport has evolved significantly since his retirement in 1997, Yates expressed serious concerns about the mental health crisis now affecting athletes, particularly women competitors. When discussing modern … Read more

xAI Parts Ways With Developer After Discussing Human Simulations Powered by Parked Tesla Vehicles

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Sulaiman Khan Ghori, a software engineer at xAI, announced his departure from the company on January 19, 2026, via social media. The announcement came shortly after details emerged about the artificial intelligence startup’s ambitious and controversial plans to deploy human emulation technology using computing power leased from Tesla vehicles. During his tenure at xAI, Ghori … Read more

New AI report From Anthropic Predicts “Deskilling” Is Coming

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Anthropic has released its fourth Economic Index report, revealing unexpected insights about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce. While many have envisioned a future where AI handles all tasks and humans simply relax, the reality appears far more nuanced, with significant implications for workers across all industries. The report identifies coding as the first … Read more