Ben Ray

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A new app is drawing criticism for charging $1.99/minute to talk to AI Jesus.

Would you spend the money, or is this too risky?

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AI is changing the job market faster than new jobs are being created.

Experts say the workers who adapt fastest will have the best shot at what comes next.

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The White House just launched an official app, and researchers who looked inside the code, like Atomic Computer, say the privacy label might not be telling the whole story.

GPS tracking data is being sent to 7 outside companies, and one of them traces back to Russia.

The White House hasn't responded.

Should government apps be held to a higher standard?

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OkCupid shared your photos, location & dating preferences with an AI facial recognition company for 10+ years.

The FTC sued. OkCupid paid $0.

There is no federal data privacy law to stop it from happening again. Would you delete your dating apps over this?
#DataPrivacy #OkCupid #FTC

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Val Kilmer, resurrected by AI for "As Deep as the Grave," leaves Hollywood split.

Kilmer would be the first major actor to be brought back using AI.

Is this a step too far, or is it the new standard for Hollywood?

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Amazon is stepping away from sending packages through USPS.

As the Postal Service struggles for money, losing a customer like Amazon could be dangerous for its finances.

Should USPS be expected to survive on its own, or should the government step in? Drop your answer in the comments!

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AI “brain‑fry” is a real form of mental fatigue when people juggle too many AI tools, constantly monitor outputs, and switch tasks all day.

Harvard researchers say this overload can slow productivity because the tools add steps rather than remove them.

Do you think AI is making work easier or more difficult? Drop your answer below!

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The Paramount–Warner Bros. merger could shake up Hollywood fast, with a “clean” approval that might create a massive new streaming giant in the fight against Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video.

With Paramount+ and Max likely joining forces, billions on the line, and the streaming wars heating up, this deal could completely rewrite the future of entertainment.

Are you hyped for a new mega‑streamer or worried "big media" is getting too big?

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I love me some @sumocitrus

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The whole “$2,000 tariff checks” idea just got a lot messier.

A new Supreme Court ruling threw the original plan into doubt, and the back‑and‑forth over new tariffs isn’t making things any clearer.

Supporters and critics are reading the situation in totally different ways, and nothing can happen without Congress anyway.

So, for now, those checks look pretty uncertain. What’s your take on it all?
#tariffs #SupremeCourt #Trump

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Mark Zuckerberg is rejecting claims that Instagram and Facebook are addictive apps, as Meta and YouTube are on trial over algorithms, mental health, and their treatment of vulnerable users.

Last time you guys unanimously agreed YouTube was addictive. Do you feel the same about Instagram and Facebook?
#MarkZuckerberg

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Is Valentine’s Day a lie? The real story behind the romance:

Turns out the holiday we celebrate today is built on myths, mix‑ups, and one medieval poet with a bird obsession.

If this ruined Valentine’s Day for you, tag your Valentine so you can ruin it for them, too!

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How Pharma commercials took over the Super Bowl:

Brands with massive ad budgets are reshaping the biggest night in advertising, and viewers everywhere are starting to notice the shift.

Do you watch the Super Bowl for the game or for the commercials? Let us know in the comments and follow us here for more!

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This Nike DEI investigation just escalated fast.

The EEOC is now taking Nike to court, claiming the company hasn’t turned over key DEI documents tied to a years‑long discrimination probe.

Is this fair enforcement or political pressure at play? Let’s talk in the comments!

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Who is Palantir, and why do governments trust it with war, policing, and surveillance?

Founded by billionaire Peter Thiel and run by the unpredictable Alex Karp, this company sits where money, power, and conflict meet.

For more on Palantir and its involvement with the government, click the link:
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They should let me on The Masked Singer… they’d never be able to guess it was me

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Palantir is one of the world's largest defense contractors, but most Americans don't know what they actually do. Let's figure out why.

Follow for part 2 to find out the mystery behind Palantir's origins!

For more on Palatir's involvement with ICE, click the link: https://t.co/lePjoC015b

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Everyone’s arguing over whether families should get first pick on houses, and President Trump’s new executive order is meant to slow big investors down.

Is the real issue that the country just doesn’t have enough homes to begin with, or has Wall Street gotten too involved in real estate?

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Starbucks is trending again after a viral photo of food waste sparked a huge conversation about donations.

Viewers argue that a company this big should be able to keep up with the logistics. The companies themselves argue they do the best they can with the resources around them.

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President Trump brought up the idea of the U.S. taking control of Greenland, and Denmark is shutting it down fast.

The Arctic is becoming a major power struggle as new routes open and global competition heats up. Experts say the U.S. taking Greenland is basically impossible, but the debate is creating real geopolitical tension.

Should the U.S. take control of Greenland, or is it just hurting relations with Denmark?

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