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Trevor Milton's recent pardon raises eyebrows, highlighting issues of accountability in tech and transportation. The discussion covers the fallout from his fraudulent past and the ethical questions it brings to light. Additionally, OpenAI's revisions to ChatGPT's image creation safeguards stir conversation about AI's evolving role. Mergers in the motherhood product sector also get attention, showing the dynamic interplay between business strategies and technological advancements.

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Plus - YouTube is changing how YouTube Shorts views are counted; Amazon launches personalized shopping prompts as part of its generative AI push Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus - Apple announces WWDC 2025 takes place in June; Apple Music is integrating with music tools to allow DJs to create mixes using its catalog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices