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Scams Are Legal Now - WAN Show October 4, 2024

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Oct 7, 2024
Riley, a regular contributor to Linus Media Group, joins to tackle some wild tech topics. They discuss the intriguing legal ramifications of Musk's advertising claims, explore the ethics behind DIY facial recognition tech, and dive into the ridiculousness of corporate puffery. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they reflect on marketing exaggerations and the absurdities of modern advertising. Plus, there's some lively banter about Riley Week and the challenges of video editing, all while pondering the strange future of personal AIs.
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ANECDOTE

False Advertising Precedents

  • Linus and Luke discuss the legal precedent of false advertising.
  • They mention Red Bull's "gives you wings" slogan requiring a disclaimer.
INSIGHT

Tesla's Puffery Defense

  • Tesla's "corporate puffery" defense argues no reasonable investor would rely on Elon Musk's statements.
  • Linus disagrees, citing repeated misrepresentations of autonomous driving capabilities.
ANECDOTE

Corporate Puffery Example

  • Linus gives an example of acceptable corporate puffery, like praising an outfit on stage.
  • He contrasts this with Tesla's specific, misleading statements about self-driving capabilities.
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