David Choe: Nike Wouldn’t Pay Until I Threatened to Set Their Cars On Fire

Artist David Choe has never followed conventional paths, and his approach to getting paid by major corporations is no exception. During a recent conversation on the Huberman Lab podcast, Choe shared a striking anecdote about working with Nike that highlights the challenges creative professionals often face when dealing with large companies. According to Choe, after … Read more

Bill Maher says he’s no longer friends with Larry David after roasting him over Trump

Bill Maher has confirmed that his friendship with Larry David has ended following David’s public criticism of Maher’s decision to have dinner with President Donald Trump. The HBO host addressed the rift during a recent interview, revealing that the two have not spoken since Maher responded to David’s comments on his show Real Time. “Larry … Read more

Sam Altman explains how people will generate wealth if AI does everything

Sam Altman sat across from Theo Von in OpenAI’s surprisingly cozy San Francisco office, describing his four month old son’s rapid development with the same wonder he applies to artificial intelligence. “Watching the speed with which he learns new things or gains new capabilities is just unbelievable,” the OpenAI CEO said, admitting that the biological … Read more

David Choe Says Joe Rogan and Howard Stern Gave Him Total Freedom When No One Else Would

David Choe recently shared a striking observation about his media appearances over the past two decades. During a candid conversation on the Andrew Huberman hosted Huberman Lab podcast, Choe revealed that only two interviewers have ever aired his conversations without significant editing, Howard Stern and Joe Rogan.   Choe describes a recurring cycle throughout his … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

RFK Jr. is working toward moving HHS away from animal experimentation: “The badge of a really humane nation is the way that it takes care of its animals”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is spearheading an initiative at the Department of Health and Human Services to significantly reduce and ultimately eliminate animal testing in medical research, arguing that compassion toward animals reflects the character of a society. In recent remarks, Kennedy outlined his vision for transforming how scientific research is conducted at federal health … Read more

AI-generated gospel singer tops Christian chart

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