AI self-awareness, and the death of comedy

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Nov 11, 2025

Explore the bizarre world of AI with discussions on judges relying on fabricated case law. Witness a humanoid robot shedding its skin onstage and Toyota's unsettling walking chair. Delve into Google's ambitious plan for AI chips in space. Learn about Boston Dynamics' robot dogs tackling nuclear waste and Salman Rushdie's thoughts on AI humor. Finally, examine if AI can truly understand comedy as professional comedians critique AI-generated jokes and confront the ethical implications of AI possibly becoming self-aware.

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AI Errors Enter Courtroom

Judges Julianne Neils and Henry Wingate admitted AI-generated imaginary case law appeared in their rulings.
AI integration in court risks fabricating facts and undermining legal accuracy.

ANECDOTE

Robot Sheds Its Skin Onstage

X-Peng's stage demo showed a humanoid whose 'skin' was cut to reveal a slim metal frame beneath.
The hosts reacted that the realistic human movement felt deeply creepy and unnecessary.

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Walking Chair Feels Uncanny

Toyota's 'Walk Me' chair uses leg-like locomotion to follow or accompany users.
Its crab-like movement unsettled the hosts and raised acceptance concerns.

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