Political commentator David Axelrod discusses Biden's vulnerabilities, media bias, Central Park 5 hoax, and AI bias. Topics include COVID info censorship, AT&T hack, election security concerns, and spotting paid trolls. Also covers Trump's VP speculation, abortion stances, and joy in media coverage of Biden.
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Automation may offset China's demographic issue from the one-child policy.
Identifying paid trolls on social media can be based on specific traits.
AT&T's data breach shows major corporations' vulnerability to cyber attacks.
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China's Demographic Problem and Potential Solution Through Automation
China is facing a demographic issue due to their one-child policy, but the rise of robots might compensate for the lack of workers in the future. While the policy was criticized, automation could mitigate the shortage of workers that resulted from the population control measure.
Spotting Paid Trolls on Social Media and Their Motives
Identifying paid trolls on social media can be based on certain characteristics. They are usually anonymous, have few followers, and display immediate negative reactions to posts. These trolls aim to disrupt discourse and create negative interactions, often revealing their scripted behavior to make the targeted individual feel bad.
AT&T Data Breach: Implications of Security Breaches in Major Corporations
AT&T faced a data breach where records of calls and texts for almost all wireless customers were compromised. This incident highlights the vulnerability of even major corporations to cyber attacks, raising concerns about the protection of sensitive data in large organizations.
Impact of Republicans Voting Against the SAVE Act and Lack of Media Scrutiny
The SAVE Act aimed to require proof of citizenship for voting, but with some Republicans voting against it, there is a lack of media scrutiny on why they opposed such a measure. The issue of voter eligibility and the reasons behind voting decisions are not adequately explored or questioned by the media.
Tactics of Suppressing Social Media and Musk's Legal Action Against Garm
A group controlling a significant portion of ad spending in the US is accused of suppressing social media platforms. Elon Musk is taking legal action against them, highlighting the intersection of politics, capitalism, and social media influence. The dynamics of content control and repercussions for censorship are under scrutiny in this evolving landscape.
Debt Servicing from Tax Revenues, Joy Behar's Commentary on Trump and Biden
Approximately 30% of tax revenues are allocated to debt servicing, indicating a significant financial burden on taxpayers. Joy Behar's perspective on the election dynamics centers on Trump's past and Biden's economic role, questioning the stakes and challenging common narratives around the two candidates.
Politics, President Biden, Biden's Press Conference, Politician Faces, Media Host Faces, President Trump, Democrat Hoax Vulnerability, Vice President Trump, VP Harris, David Axelrod, Brian Stelter, Biden Campaign Polls, Central Park 5 Hoax, Hur Tape SCIF Review, Rep. Luna, Balaji Srinivasan, AI Biden, META AI Bias, COVID Info Government Censorship, Elon Musk, Mike Benz, Stormy Daniels Case Appeal, Project 2025 Hoax, Joel Pollack, JD Vance, AT&T Hacked, Georgia 2020 Election, Save Act Fails, Spotting Paid Trolls, Anti-X Lawfare, Scott Adams
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