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Whistleblower Links Chinese Government to Controversial Cambodian Stem Cell Facilities

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A disturbing connection between Chinese state institutions and Cambodian biotech facilities has emerged, according to new evidence circulating online. The revelations expand on earlier reports from a whistleblower who described how Chinese women were allegedly forced into surrogacy operations at scam compounds, with their babies reportedly used for bone marrow extraction and stem cell production. … Read more

Men are a lot less disgusted by women who use tech to find companionship and intimacy than women

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A surprising double standard has emerged in the digital age, but it may not be the one you expect. According to new research, men who turn to technology for plasure and companionship face significantly harsher judgment than women doing the same thing. The study surveyed 371 participants to explore reactions to people using various forms … Read more

Peter Thiel Predicted a Year Ago That AI Would Become a Lightning Rod for Fear and Control

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A year ago, legendary Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel warned that the AI boom could mirror the dot-com era, with enormous hype but concentrated financial gains. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Thiel argued that technological importance does not automatically translate into profits, citing the internet bubble of the late 1990s. “’99 was both the … Read more

Youtuber exposes Honey plugin for incredibly deceptive business practices targeting kids and small businesses

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PayPal’s Honey browser extension is facing legal challenges after investigative journalist MegaLag uncovered deceptive practices that allegedly harmed consumers, content creators, and small businesses. The reporting has led to more than 20 class action lawsuits and pushed Google to revise its browser extension policies. The investigation began when MegaLag noticed inconsistencies in how Honey operated … Read more

Elon Musk Makes the Case That NGOs Incentivize Homelessness

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The tech billionaire has turned his attention to a controversial claim, that organizations receiving taxpayer money to combat homelessness may actually have a financial stake in the problem continuing. Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience, Elon Musk outlined what he sees as a fundamental flaw in how government addresses social challenges through nonprofit organizations. His … Read more

AI-generated gospel singer tops Christian chart

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An AI-generated soul singer operating under the name Solomon Ray has surged to the top of Christian music charts, triggering a growing national argument over authenticity, faith, race, and what qualifies as art in the age of artificial intelligence. Solomon Ray’s rapid ascent is notable not only because the artist does not physically exist, but … Read more

Venture Captialists warn narrative around AI is distorted by doomer group that thinks that AI is going to become sentient and replace humans

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The debate over artificial intelligence has reached what venture capitalists are calling “a new level of retardation.” In a recent episode of the All-In Podcast, discussions arose on how prominent tech investors push back against what they describe as a coordinated effort to derail AI development in the United States. The latest flashpoint came when … Read more

UFC CEO Dana White on AI: Meta just hired 22 to 28-year-olds with an average salary of $65 million

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UFC CEO Dana White recently shared insights about artificial intelligence and Meta‘s aggressive hiring strategy during a podcast conversation that touched on business, technology, and the future of entrepreneurship. White, who serves on Meta’s board, revealed striking details about the company’s investment in AI talent. “Meta just hired like 10 kids that are aged 22 … Read more

Anthropic launched first business requiring ZERO human input

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The question is no longer if artificial intelligence can run entire businesses, but when. Recent developments from Anthropic and Anden Labs suggest that moment may arrive sooner than expected. Their Project Vend experiment has evolved from a novelty that ordered expensive tungsten cubes by mistake to a legitimate proof of concept for autonomous AI commerce. … Read more

Waiters charged after swatting themselves by faking robbery with ChatGPT

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Two employees at an Ohio restaurant are facing serious criminal charges after authorities say they used artificial intelligence to create a fake robbery report that triggered an emergency police response. Officers rushed to Rubin’s Deli & Restaurant in Elyria, Ohio, on the morning of December 15 following multiple calls about an active robbery with masked … Read more