2025-08-29
Obviously it's best to have the AI philosophers think about harm reductions like making sure the chatbot doesn't contact an alien civilization and arrange for us to be wiped out, instead of boring shit like this. Especially when you have VC midwits convinced they're doing vibe particle theory etc.
Wall Street Journal
Police are investigating a murder-suicide in what appears to be the first documented murder involving someone who engaged extensively with an AI chatbot
“Erik, you're not crazy.” ChatGPT fueled a 56-year-old tech industry veteran's paranoia, encouraging his suspicions that his mother was plotting against him.
2025-05-30
NYT Musk drug beat suddenly seems to have a new mystery source willing to dish. Who could it possibly be oh such mystery much intrigue wow
New York Times
Sources: Elon Musk engaged in intense drug use during the 2024 presidential campaign, as he juggled the messy consequences of efforts to produce more babies
As Mr. Musk entered President Trump's orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous and his drug use was more intense than previously known.
2025-04-05
Looking forward to severe discourse inversions where MAGA types dismiss anger about this sort of thing in DPRK-like terms as the contemptible wailing of decadent traitors unable to tear away the blinders of consumerism and authentically live in the painful but virtuous manner the Leader demands.
The Verge
Nintendo delays Switch 2 preorders, which were set to start on April 9, “to assess the potential impact” of Trump's tariffs; the June 5 launch date is unchanged
June 5 launch date still on schedule Charles Harte / Game Informer : Trump Tariff Plans Delay Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Date Arol Wright / How-To Geek : Tariffs Just Killed Ninte...
2025-04-04
Looking forward to severe discourse inversions where MAGA types dismiss anger about this sort of thing in DPRK-like terms as the contemptible wailing of decadent traitors unable to tear away the blinders of consumerism and authentically live in the painful but virtuous manner the Leader demands.
The Verge
Nintendo delays preorders for the Switch 2 from April 9, 2025 due to concerns about Trump's tariffs but the June 5 launch date remains unchanged
Nintendo says preorders will no longer start on April 9th, but the console's June 5th release date is unchanged.
2025-01-04
In the words of Neil Innes, it's time to lie down and be counted.
Axios
Sources: Tim Cook will personally donate $1M to President-elect Trump's inaugural committee in the spirit of unity; Apple is not expected to donate
The company is not expected to give. — Cook, with a consistent presence in Washington, has made it clear over the years that he believes …