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What Happens If the Government Shuts Down? & Amazon's AI Author Crackdown
Sep 21, 2023
27:59
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Neal and Toby discuss the possibility of a government shutdown and its consequences. They also cover Fortnite's settlement with the FTC and Amazon's crackdown on AI authors. Other topics include celebrities getting full body MRIs and a Bob Ross painting listed at auction for $9.85 million.
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- A government shutdown may lead to the closure of national parks, halted government programs, and unpaid federal workers, impacting the economy.
- The settlement between Epic Games and the FTC highlights the legal and ethical challenges posed by AI and online gaming platforms, such as unauthorized charges and copyright infringement.
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Government Shutdown Looms as Spending Bill Deadlock Persists
The US government is on the brink of a shutdown with House Republicans and Democrats unable to agree on a spending bill. The fiscal year ends on September 30th, and negotiations have stalled over funding cuts demanded by some Republicans that are unacceptable to both moderates and Democrats. If no compromise is reached, government facilities like national parks will close, federal workers won't receive paychecks, and certain government programs could be halted, impacting the economy.
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