The Internet is Crack Podcast
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AI data centers require enormous electricity and can consume millions of gallons of water. Dr. Ben Green explains how the AI boom can even keep fossil fuel plants running longer—and why we need to ask if this path is sustainable. Watch: youtu.be/FftDPKHINuE #AI #Climate #DataCenters
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Tech giants call your work “public” when they use it—but protected when you do. This episode explores how corporations are enclosing the internet, turning human knowledge into private profit—and why digital rights may be the fight of our lifetime. 🎧 youtu.be/wUuJ9eE86lI #AI #BigTech #Privacy
AI struggles most when the world gets unpredictable. Accidents and roadblocks expose the limits of autonomous systems. Prof. Alan Winfield on the real risks of robots and AI — and what they mean for humanity. 🎧 Part 2 out now — Part 1 also live 👉 youtu.be/eh7GPXdNxmA #AI #Robots #RobotEthics
We can build robots for individual tasks, but not one that does everything. Prof. Alan Winfield explains how these limits reveal deeper challenges in robotics and AI — and what they mean for humanity’s future. 🎧 Part 2 out now — Part 1 also live 👉 youtu.be/eh7GPXdNxmA #AI #Robots #AIrisks #podcast
When the Internet Felt Like a Utopia Every new technology begins with optimism. Dr. Randolph R. Lewis reflects on the rise and fall of early internet idealism. From our conversation about his book Bummerland. Watch: youtu.be/s2_XY3-mBrg #Technology #InternetHistory #Bummerland #TechAndSociety
AI can detect patterns—but defining what those patterns mean is the hard part. Dr. Kasra Ghaharian on digital betting, data, and the limits of predicting behavior. Full episode: youtu.be/4MUmOykxIrI #AI #DigitalBetting #Podcast
Who owns AI literacy? Jocelyn Burnham believes people should experience AI firsthand and decide for themselves what's worth learning. A conversation about curiosity, independent thinking, and challenging assumptions. 🎧 youtu.be/Ql8L_86V3qQ #AI #Podcast
Hidden AI Data Center Deals Many AI data center agreements with local governments are private or redacted. Dr. Ben Green explains why communities are pushing back—and why transparency matters. Full episode: youtu.be/FftDPKHINuE?... #AI #DataCenters #TechTransparency
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Sometimes inspiration hits quick and hard. Let’s just hope for my sake it doesn’t feed into my actual work/sleep schedule. #bootleg #producer #ableton
Nikola Jokic on Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman: “It’s not his fault that we could not rebound. It’s not his fault we could not catch the ball very well. There is nothing to blame for David Adelman. It was all us.”
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From ingest to publish, Avid for News connects every step—helping teams find the right media, create instantly, and deliver across platforms ▶️ avid.com/news-production #avid #wolftech #avidcontentcore #nab2026 #nabshow #nab #broadcast #mediaproduction #newsproduction
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Oooh, you made me go in my vault for the secret stash of STFU’s. 🤣😆🤣 Imma share this but, don’t tell nobody where you got it from.
Manu Raju pressed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) about the Democrats’ redistricting loss in Virginia. In a 4-3 ruling, state Supreme Court justices nullified a new congressional map that would have given Democrats the chance to win up to four additional seats in the House.
Genesis (X/Twitter) Watch as Chester Thompson and Phil Collins perform their famous drum duet on the We Can't Dance Tour. Wishing a Happy 77th Birthday to Chester today! 📹 Earl's Court - We Can't Dance Tour 1992.
Do u think they spray tanned Nick for his He-Man role? I noticed his sun kissed look in this pic that I Al'd cuz gotta see those muscles in action. :-D Something to ponder n thirst over this Monday. 😂 #tan #sunkissed #ai #mastersoftheuniverse #nicholasgalitzine
If that's what I think it means, we agree 100%. Our brain uses the sensors so-called "senses" (hearing, touching, smelling, tasting, seeing) to perceive and capture, then process and elaborate creatively: computational power can't do that, since it needs banks of data previously stored by us.
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نظرة على واجهة Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced 🔹 تحسينات ملحوظة على تصميم القوائم 🔹 تبويب السفينة حصل على إعادة تصميم بالكامل بشكل أكثر ديناميكية كيف شايفين التغييرات؟ تطوير حقيقي ولا مجرد تحديث بسيط؟
Victorian Socialists candidate for West Metro in the 2026 Victorian state election Anneke Demanuele joins the latest episode to talk about the left and socialism in Australia.
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Happy Pride Month! 🌈 We have a wonderful Queer Horror selection to celebrate - QUEENS OF THE DEAD (2025). Directed by Tina Romero! Watch the episode; youtu.be/lSDO8IRO2FQ?... or listen: www.buzzsprout.com/104713/episo... #queensofthedead #zombie #pride #horrormoviesurvivalguide
Sunlight is ALWAYS the best disinfectant. This week California Congressman @robertgarcia.bsky.social brings that light to dark places: the Epstein files, ICE raids, and Trump administration accountability. Stream our full conversation here: https://youtu.be/Ke1D_thFhOk
Mind your manners! Trans people are as deserving of dignity and respect as you are.
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