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In this episode, the conversation dives into how alt-weeklies like the Village Voice are now churning out AI-generated clickbait about OnlyFans. Discussions highlight the alarming blend of sensationalism and journalism, raising concerns about future reporting standards. Insiders share insights on the decline of these publications, grappling with the pressure to adapt to SEO-driven content. It's a fascinating look at the collision of traditional media and digital trends, questioning what this means for the integrity of journalism.

Explore the wild world of memecoins as they're used for betting on US elections. Discover how cryptocurrencies linked to politicians have become gambling tools, with some even rising in value after dramatic events. The podcast dives into the cultural significance of these memecoins compared to traditional betting, highlighting the speculative nature of this modern trend and the unexpected surprises it brings to political engagement.

OpenAI is making waves with SearchGPT, a new generative AI search engine designed to take on Google. The conversation dives into its unique conversational capabilities and strategic partnerships with publishers. It also tackles the challenges surrounding data reliability and copyright issues in the AI search realm. The discussion further highlights the competitive landscape and the financial hurdles OpenAI must navigate as it aims to reinvent the search experience. This shift signifies a bold move in the evolving world of technology.

Learn about the challenges automakers face in updating car software, especially after the 3G service sunset. Dive into topics like subscription models, software-defined vehicles, and ensuring software longevity in modern cars.

IT departments worldwide worked tirelessly to address the chaos caused by a faulty software update from CrowdStrike, leading to a global digital blackout impacting critical industries. System administrators were called into action to manually fix the situation and ensure essential services kept running.

The podcast discusses Meta's new Llama 3.1 AI model, its customization capabilities, potential risks, comparisons with commercial AI offerings, strategic implications of Meta's decision, safety testing, and implications for AI research.

The podcast discusses the global impact of the CrowdStrike outage on businesses, causing chaos at airports, grocery stores, and Starbucks outlets. It explores the benefits of going cashless for businesses and how some companies adjusted their payment policies during the outage.

OpenAI announces GPT-40 mini, a cost-effective AI model to improve performance and reduce costs. Meta's Llama 3 contributes to the competition of free AI models in the cloud market.