The AI Fix AGI, LLM brain rot, and how to scam an AI browser
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Oct 28, 2025 Explore the bizarre world of AI, from Amazon's delivery glasses to the first AI TV presenter that fooled audiences. Discover an Ohio lawmaker's attempt to prohibit AI marriages and the urgent call by over 800 public figures to halt superintelligent AI development. Learn how AI browsers can be scammed into making purchases and the scary consequences of malicious extensions. Finally, delve into the definition of AGI and the surprising progress of current models in a playful quiz that highlights their strengths and weaknesses.
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Open Letters Rarely Change Outcomes
- A large open letter urged a pause on developing superintelligent AI until safety and consensus are assured.
- The hosts argue such letters rarely change policy and are unlikely to halt rapid AI investment.
LLMs Can Suffer 'Brain Rot'
- Researchers showed LLMs suffer "brain rot" when continually trained on low-quality data, degrading reasoning and safety.
- The hosts note junk content, often produced by LLMs themselves, amplifies these harms.
AI TV Presenter Debut
- Channel 4 produced a documentary using a fully AI-generated TV presenter, surprising viewers when revealed at the end.
- The show disclosed the AI usage only after broadcast and claimed editorial guidelines compliance.