The Internet is Crack Podcast
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Machines that rehearse the future Dr. Alan Winfield describes robots that simulate outcomes before acting—a practical tool that starts to resemble reasoning. The episode explores how machines learn through error, imitation, and iteration. 🎧 youtu.be/zmetn7sSMn4 #AI #Robotics #Tech #podcast
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“Dangerous.” That’s how Prof. Alan Winfield describes large language models. As AI advances, he explores how these risks connect to the broader challenges of robots and AI — and what they mean for humanity’s future. 🎧 Part 2 out now — Part 1 also live 👉 youtu.be/eh7GPXdNxmA #AI #Robots #LLM
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It Didn’t Start Online—But It Spread Fast Extremist ideas used to stay small. The internet made them easier to find, grow, and reinforce. The full episode breaks down how platforms shape what we see and believe. Watch: youtu.be/6n1fQqdu5Gw #TechCritique #Disinformation #OnlineCulture
A powder keg of outrage—and it’s being fueled on purpose When basic rights are up for debate, conversation collapses. With Alice E. Marwick, we explore how platforms amplify conflict, reward bad actors, and make civil discourse harder than ever. Full episode: youtu.be/6n1fQqdu5Gw #SocialMedia
Sen. Michael Bennent (D) on Trump's $1.8 BILLION fund: "I absolutely don't believe it is legal. And I worked at the Justice Department, ...This is shameful what he is doing with the Justice Department."
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Pam Bondi was a total disgrace: wildly inept, deeply corrupt, and solely focused on protecting Trump. Her behavior during the Epstein hearing was disgusting. The worst AG in American history—and it ain’t close. Good. Riddance. Let’s hope Hegseth gets the axe next.
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People in Georgia continue to protest against the Georgian Dream government. Day 487 #GeorgiaProtests
Oil at over $100/barrel. Gas up 16% in a week. Iran threatening $200/barrel oil. And Trump’s plan? “It’ll drop when it’s over.” And he has no idea when the war will be over. In the meantime, families have been struggling with grocery and health care prices. #TrumpsGasProblem
Die Liebe ist das Leben. Alles was ich verstehe verstehe ich nur weil ich liebe. Alles ist nur durch sie alles ist nur in ihr. leo tolstoi 1828 - 1910
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