Morning Wire Blue State Exodus, Rise of AI, & Superman Franchise | 12.31.22
Dec 31, 2022
Blue states like California and New York are experiencing significant population losses as residents migrate to red states like Florida and Texas. The podcast explores how these shifts impact politics and economics. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is transforming content creation, influencing everything from job markets to artistic expression. Additionally, the future of superhero films is in flux, particularly with the departure of Henry Cavill from the Superman role and a proposed new direction for DC movies under James Gunn.
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Blue State Exodus
- The 2022 census data reveals a population decline in large blue states, while red states, particularly in the South and Southwest, experienced growth.
- This trend is attributed to factors like COVID policies, crime rates, cost of living, remote work opportunities, and employment rates.
U-Haul Shortage
- U-Haul reported a shortage of trucks due to high demand from people moving out of California.
- This anecdote highlights the significant migration trend away from certain states.
AI's Growing Influence
- AI's growing influence is evident in its ability to generate various forms of content, from music and art to news articles and ad copy.
- While AI excels at pattern recognition and rapid content creation, it still struggles with nuance and context, as exemplified by the KFC Germany Kristallnacht ad incident.