767: Operation: Quiet Piggy
Summary
The hosts discuss the chaos of online misinformation following Russian strikes on Yandex, mocking the internet's inability to verify facts. They cover OpenAI's internal drama, including a $13 ESP32 spy device and an AI model filing a fake murder tip. Other topics include Tesla's pollution plans, car apps leaking VINs to ad brokers, and Flock Safety facing lawsuits and layoffs. The episode concludes with a discussion on 3D printing safety and the final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
Topics discussed
Intro, Canadian Thanksgiving, and Black Friday banter
YouTube demographics, listener shoutouts, and gas prices
Ukraine strikes, bot activity, and AI search errors
Sponsor: Delete Me and cybersecurity tips
OpenAI employee firings and open letter response
FBI arrest of OpenAI employee for spying
AI regulation, EU vs US, and dog treat bureaucracy
Anthropic AI fake tip and French supermarket hack
Tesla emissions increase near local school
Sponsor: CleanMyMac for Mac maintenance
FBI website breach and Elon Musk's AI bot mishap
Car apps sharing VIN data with third parties
Flock Safety lawsuits and workforce layoffs
Track-A-Lot app feedback and new Zoom bookmark tool
3D printer air quality and filament safety
Star Trek news, Blade Runner trailer, and celebrity looks
Character.ai Disney drama and AI music fraud case
Patreon and tip jar shoutouts
Outro and call to action
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