4/23/26: Global Alarms Over New AI, Kalshi Insider Trading, Tucker Apologizes For Trump Support
Summary
Krystal and Saagar discuss Anthropic’s powerful AI model, Mythos, which was restricted due to cybersecurity risks but recently accessed by unauthorized hackers, highlighting the lack of federal regulation. They also critique prediction markets like Kalshi for enabling political insider trading and gambling, arguing these platforms exploit consumers rather than provide utility. Finally, Jacob Wasserman from TMZ D.C. joins to discuss the outlet’s new bureau on Capitol Hill and its approach to covering politics.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and show membership pitch
Anthropic's Mythos AI and global security concerns
Hacker collective D1 accesses Mythos model
AI regulation compared to drug approval processes
Dario Amodei meets White House over AI blacklist
AI adoption timeline and smartphone comparison
AI voice spoofing scams and financial risks
Kalshi political insider trading and market manipulation
Critique of democratized finance and day trading
Psychological hooks in trading apps and gambling
Mark Moran's Kalshi bet and political campaign video
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TMZ D.C. Bureau launch and Tucker Carlson feud
Interview with Jacob Wasserman on TMZ's political coverage
Outro and final sponsor ads
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