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Leonardo DiCaprio Says Without ‘Humanity,’ AI Can’t Be Art: ‘It Just Dissipates into the Ether of Other Internet Junk’
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio says artificial intelligence is not art because it has no soul. While he believes the technology can help improve some entertainment offerings, the Titanic star is still very alarmed at how many people are losing their jobs to AI. DiCaprio let his feelings about AI fly in a recent interview with Time magazine,…
Study: One in 4 British Teenagers Turning to AI Chatbots for Mental Support
One in four British teenagers have used an AI chatbot for mental health support in the past year, a study from the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) found. YEF, a London-based organization, surveyed 11,000 children between the ages of 13 and 16 in England and Wales for the study. The Independent detailed on Tuesday the study found that…
Paul: ‘To Order the Killing of People Shipwrecked Is Clearly Illegal’
Tuesday on Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said if Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of people shipwrecked, it was “clearly illegal.” Host John Roberts said, “The president had said earlier, a about a week earlier, that he would have no problem with the second video coming out. Do you believe…
‘Extremely Rude’: Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert Ripped for Ignoring ESPN’s Sideline Reporter After Beating Eagles
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is taking heat for trying to avoid speaking to ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge after beating the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. Rutledge was trying to get some of the typical post-game reactions from the winning QB after the Chargers beat the Eagles 22-19. Still, after first trying to blow…
Watch Live: Senate Hearing on Protecting Children from Online Predators
The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on protecting children from online predators on Tuesday, December 9. The committee advanced the STOP CSAM Act earlier this year, which if passed would allow victims to sue tech companies regardless of Section 230 protections. In November, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the makers…
Elon Musk’s Tesla Optimus Robot Takes Suspicious Tumble During Demo
A new video from a Tesla demonstration in Miami this weekend shows the company’s Optimus humanoid robot taking a concerning fall, with hand movements strongly suggesting it was being teleoperated by a remote human operator. Electrek reports that Tesla’s highly touted Optimus humanoid robot suffered an embarrassing setback during a public demonstration at the company’s…
Jewish Ex-Miss Slovakia: Toronto Uber Driver Told Me ‘I Don’t Drive Jews’ — Antisemitism ‘Must Have Consequences’
Former Miss Slovakia Miriam Mattova says a Toronto Uber driver slammed on the brakes and ordered her out of the car after overhearing her talk about a recent visit to Israel, telling her, “we don’t drive Jewish people,” in what she calls a “blatant act of antisemitism” that must carry real consequences. Speaking in recent…
Notre Dame Reveals New Rule After College Football Playoff Snub
In all the chaos following the CFP’s mysterious exclusion of Notre Dame from the 12-team field after having the Irish ranked in the Top 12 for over a month, Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua revealed this little nugget in a conversation with Yahoo Sports. Beginning in the 2026 season, if the Irish are ranked…
Wisconsin County Implements AI-Powered Dispatcher ‘Ava’ to Answer Non-Emergency Calls
Waukesha County, Wisconsin has introduced an AI-based system to handle non-emergency calls. The AI service, named “Ava,” can create reports for routine incidents and even transfer callers to human 911 operators if an emergency call accidentally reaches the non-emergency line. ABC WISN reports that the Waukesha County, Wisconsin has taken a significant step forward in…
EU Fines Elon Musk’s X $140 Million for Not Following Censorship Law
The European Commission has issued a $140 million fine to Elon Musk’s X for violating the EU’s controversial Digital Services Act (DSA). The fine is likely to escalate tensions between the EU and America over free speech online. Bloomberg reports that the European Commission has imposed a €120 million ($140 million) fine on X, Elon…