Sophie Hearns 
In a case that has captured international attention, authorities in Japan have dueled with a legal statute gathering dust since the 19th century to prosecute a gamer whose online rivalry escalated into tragedy. Takahiro Fujimoto, a 32-year-old resident of Osaka, now faces charges under Japan’s rarely invoked dueling law, originally enacted in 1887 during the … Read more
James Cameron, the visionary filmmaker behind iconic sci-fi films, recently opened up about the challenges of developing new stories in the Terminator franchise. Speaking candidly, Cameron revealed that the rapid progression of artificial intelligence technology has made it increasingly difficult to stay ahead of reality. During a previous interview with CNN, he had said, “I’m … Read more
A Miami New Year’s Eve story has sparked widespread controversy on social media after TikToker Pradagtali posted a video claiming her group faced discriminatory treatment at a nightclub. The video, which has since been deleted, alleged that while she and another friend gained free entry to Venom nightclub, their plus-sized friend was told she’d need … Read more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled sweeping changes to federal dietary guidelines during a White House press briefing, introducing what he called “the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history.” Kennedy began by addressing the visual representation of the new guidelines: “And you can see the food pyramid here. … Read more
During a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience featuring comedian Kurt Metzger, the conversation took an unexpected turn into artificial intelligence and its future capabilities. While the discussion meandered through various topics, Rogan expressed a specific view about what separates current AI technology from achieving god-like status. The exchange arose organically when Metzger pushed … Read more
In a podcast conversation with Indian entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath, Elon Musk shared his candid views on the future of higher education in an era dominated by artificial intelligence and robotics. While speaking on the podcast, Musk painted a picture of a world where traditional career paths and educational credentials may become obsolete within the next … Read more
In a podcast conversation with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on The Joe Rogan Experience, the discussion turned to artificial intelligence and its capacity to generate the world’s knowledge. The exchange revealed surprising predictions about how AI will reshape information creation in the near future. When discussing the nature of AI and consciousness, Huang made a … Read more
Research shows that AI systems, including large language models like ChatGPT, may respond differently depending on how users speak or write. Studies indicate that chatbots can systematically disadvantage speakers of non-standard or minoritized English dialects. Researchers tested GPT-3.5 Turbo and GPT-4 using text from ten English varieties, including Standard American English, Standard British English, and … Read more
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon gave an interesting assessment of artificial intelligence and its impact on the workforce during a recent Fortune event, warning that AI could displace jobs rapidly while also providing substantial business value. “It will eliminate jobs. I think people should stop sticking their head in the sand. Tractors did, cars did, … Read more
Tony Hinchcliffe recently appeared on the All-In podcast, where he found himself defending Austin’s comedy scene and pushing back against critics of what some call the ‘Rogansphere.’ The Kill Tony host’s appearance alongside tech industry figures revealed his sensitivity to mounting criticism of the comedy community centered around Joe Rogan’s Austin-based Mothership Comedy Club. During … Read more
