

Strange News: The Mystery Drones, AI Granny Versus Scammers, Santa as a "Foreign Agent," YMCA, Grocery Store Monopolies, DRC Mystery Disease, Elite Russian Goats and More.
11 snips Dec 16, 2024
An innovative AI Granny is outsmarting phone scammers in the UK. Meanwhile, unidentified swarms of drones are causing a stir across US cities. In a bizarre twist, some Russian politicians are dubbing Santa a foreign agent. The legal fallout of a colossal supermarket merger is making headlines, while Russia's hilarious strategic move involves sending elite goats to North Korea. These strange tales blend humor and gravity, showcasing the peculiarities of our modern world.
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AI Granny vs. Scammers
- Daisy, an AI, impersonates a British granny to waste scammers' time.
- This prevents them from targeting real vulnerable people.
Daisy's Strategy
- Daisy uses AI to keep scammers on the phone, wasting their time.
- This tactic, similar to Cold War strategies, disrupts their operations.
Mystery Drones Sighted
- Mystery drones, not hobbyist ones, were sighted near US military facilities and Trump's golf course.
- The sightings caused panic, and the FAA restricted drone flights in the area.