Pope Leo Calls for AI Safeguards & ‘Doping Olympics’ Offers Multi-Million Dollar Jackpot
Summary
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss the longest summer on record and Pope Leo’s new encyclical warning against AI’s dehumanizing effects. They cover the underwhelming results of the steroid-fueled Enhanced Games and the box office success of the low-budget horror film Obsession. The episode also explores the controversy surrounding Shaboomi beach canopies, Ferrari’s polarizing first electric vehicle, and the rising popularity of Coke Zero over Diet Coke.
Topics discussed
J.P. Morgan startup support ad
The longest summer ever and weekend rain
LinkedIn marketing ad
Pope Leo's encyclical on AI ethics
Enhanced Games: steroids and performance
Obsession: viral horror movie success
Spectrum business internet ad
Rocket Money subscription management ad
iHerb supplements ad
Shaboomi beach canopies and bans
Oil prices and Iran nuclear talks
Ferrari's first electric vehicle, the Purosangue
Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke sales war
Outro, trivia night, and Viore ad
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