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Ad Blockers Can't Watch This - WAN Show November 3, 2023

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Nov 6, 2023
Topics discussed include YouTube's anti-ad block campaign, the White House's executive order on AI, parental controls on phones, playing games with AI opponents, gameplay mechanics and difficulty levels, playing Titanfall and Baldur's Gate, paying for internet, humorous conversations about merchandise, and frustrations with devices.
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INSIGHT

YouTube's Adblock Campaign Success

  • YouTube's adblock campaign is succeeding, surprising Linus.
  • Adblock developers report spike in uninstallations, with users citing YouTube policy.
ANECDOTE

Adblock is Piracy Revisited

  • Linus discusses previous "adblock is piracy" stance and audience reactions.
  • He clarifies that he meant adblocking circumvents compensation, similar to piracy.
INSIGHT

Executive Order on AI

  • The White House issued an executive order on AI, raising concerns about its potential impact.
  • Linus and Luke discuss the need for government oversight in AI development.
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