Gio Silva

A former capoeira instructor turned biohacking enthusiast, Gio spent his early years bouncing between São Paulo and Miami before settling in Austin. With a master's in sports physiology and a penchant for experimenting with traditional Brazilian herbs, he's become Rude Vulture's go-to expert on movement optimization and plant-based performance enhancement. When not writing about the intersection of martial arts and ancestral living, he runs an underground fight gym where participants are required to follow strict circadian rhythm protocols.

Elon Musk Claims He Founded OpenAI After Realizing Google Founder Larry Page Wasn’t Taking AI Risks Seriously

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During a conversation at the Baron Capital conference, Elon Musk revealed the personal conflict that led him to found OpenAI, centering on his former friendship with Google co-founder Larry Page and their fundamental disagreement about artificial intelligence safety. Musk explained that his concern about AI dangers stemmed directly from conversations with Page, describing him as … Read more

AI Used for Police Reports Hallucinates Officer’s “Transformation” Into a Frog

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When Heber City police began testing artificial intelligence software to generate police reports, they expected to save time on paperwork. What they didn’t anticipate was the technology fabricating a tale about an officer shape-shifting into an amphibian. The incident came to light when Officer Parker Sever appeared before city officials in late October with an … Read more

Joe Rogan on Peptide legislation: They’re trying to keep like certain peptides from becoming legal

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During an episode of the Joe Rogan Experience with comedian Whitney Cummings, host Joe Rogan addressed concerns about government restrictions on beneficial health items, specifically peptides. The discussion emerged organically during a conversation that touched on healthcare fraud, government spending, and access to treatments. Rogan expressed frustration with regulatory efforts that he believes prioritize pharmaceutical … Read more

Kumail Nanjiani Says He’s the First to Get Criticized for Getting Jacked, Now He’s Actively Trying to Cut Weight AND Muscles

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Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani has found himself in an unusual position. He believes he’s the first person to ever face criticism for getting in shape. During an appearance on Stavvy’s World podcast, the Pakistan-born performer opened up about the unexpected backlash he received after transforming his physique for his role in Marvel’s Eternals, and … Read more

Elon Musk: “God is the creator. I believe this universe came from something.”

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During a recent appearance on the Katie Miller podcast, Elon Musk offered rare insight into his spiritual beliefs when asked directly about his views on God and creation. When questioned about his current position on God, Musk provided a straightforward answer: “God is the creator.” The exchange continued when Miller pressed further, asking, “You don’t … Read more

Joseph Gordon-Levitt: “Almost all” AI systems “are built on mass theft”

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Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt has emerged as a vocal critic of how artificial intelligence companies have built their systems, stating plainly that “almost all of these large-language models are built on mass theft.” Speaking at Variety’s Entertainment Summit at CES, Gordon-Levitt addressed the contentious relationship between Hollywood studios and AI companies, particularly focusing on recent legal … Read more

Ai ‘Monk’ Got 2.4M followers in just 3 Months and is now trying to sell a course for $50 a month

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An artificial intelligence character posing as a Chinese healing monk has amassed roughly 2.4 million followers across social media in about three months, later directing that audience toward digital products that appear to be entirely AI generated. Operating under the names Yang Mun and Yangmug, the account began appearing on Facebook and TikTok in October … Read more

Esports star Faked Her an Entire Career Without Ever Playing Videogames

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In December 2025, the Southeast Asian Games witnessed one of the most elaborate deceptions in competitive gaming history. A rising Thai esports athlete named Warasin Naraphat (better known as Tokyogurl) competed at the regional tournament without ever actually playing the game herself, using remote assistance technology to maintain the facade throughout her entire professional career. … Read more

Authors Have Days to Opt Out of $3,000 AI Settlement in What’s Being Called the Largest Copyright Case Ever

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Authors whose work was used without permission by the AI company Anthropic have until January 15 to opt out of a proposed $3,000 per book settlement and pursue individual legal action. The deadline forces a decision for nearly six million writers affected by what journalist Scott Carney has described as the largest copyright lawsuit in … Read more