GPT-5 is the best AI ever, and Jim Acosta interviews a murdered teenager's avatar

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Aug 12, 2025

Explore the hilarious yet chilling world of AI marketing, featuring a robot dog and political doppelgangers. Delve into the ethical quandaries of using AI avatars of deceased individuals, especially in tragic contexts. Discover how ChatGPT is inadvertently leaking private conversations online, raising significant privacy concerns. Get excited about the anticipated launch of GPT-5, with all its innovative features. Tune in for a blend of humor and critical thought on the tech shaping our world!

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ChatGPT Sharing Mishap Exposes Private Chats

OpenAI accidentally made thousands of shared ChatGPT conversations discoverable in Google searches via a poorly explained "make discoverable" option.
OpenAI removed the feature and is contacting search engines to delist those conversations.

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Robot Dog Promo Uses Action-Movie Tropes

Unitree marketed its A2 Stellar Hunter robot dog with an action-hero video that shows it smashing through glass and recovering upright.
The hosts likened the promo to The A-Team and Black Mirror's Metalhead for dramatic effect.

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Politicians Deploy AI Doppelgängers

Politicians are creating AI doppelgängers to extend constituent engagement, using polished visuals and voice deepfakes.
These avatars risk misrepresenting the real person while promising faster responses to public queries.

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