System Crash The Rise of the AI Military Industrial Complex, Trump’s Scam Phone, and Israel-Iran Slop
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Jun 20, 2025 This week, the hosts dive into the absurdity of celebrity phones and the questionable quality of tech tied to political figures. They explore the troubling alliance between AI and the military, examining ethical concerns around military contracts. The dangers of deep fakes and their role in shaping public narratives are also discussed. Plus, there's light-hearted banter about Tesla's production woes and the challenges AI poses to libraries and cultural heritage. Join for insights that blend tech, culture, and geopolitics!
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Trump Mobile Phone Grift
- Brian Merchant humorously introduces the Trump mobile phone as a new celebrity-endorsed phone service coming from China.
- Paris Marx critiques it as a poor, gaudy grift, reflecting Trump's caricature of wealth and poorly designed marketing.
OpenAI Joins Military Complex
- OpenAI is deepening ties with the U.S. military, breaking previous restrictions on military use of its AI.
- Tech executives from OpenAI, Meta, and Palantir join the Army Reserve, signaling Silicon Valley's growing militarization.
Tech Execs as Military Officers
- Detachment 201 recruits senior tech executives as reserve lieutenant colonels to drive rapid, scalable military tech solutions.
- This represents a cultural shift, making the military leaner, smarter, and more lethal with Silicon Valley know-how.
