Next Draft - Strip Mall
Today's lead story is emblematic of two pretty consistent tech trends. First, many of the things we create have an outsized (and often negative) impact on young people. Second, our laws are consistently behind our technologies. "Artificial intelligence is fueling an unprecedented boom this year in fake p-rnographic images and videos. It’s enabled by a rise in cheap and easy-to-use AI tools that can 'undress' people in photographs — analyzing what their naked bodies would look like and imposing it into an image — or seamlessly swap a face into a p-rnographic video." WaPo (Gift Article): AI fake nudes are booming. It’s ruining real teens’ lives. "Victims have little recourse. There’s no federal law governing deepfake porn, and only a handful of states have enacted regulations. President Biden’s AI executive order issued Monday recommends, but does not require, companies to label AI-generated photos, videos and audio to indicate computer-generated work." 2Trump Show Off BroadwayDonald Trump is going full Trump Show as he takes the witness stand in his fraud trial. Of course, following his tradition of projection, Trump has called the judge and the trial a fraud. It may play well to his cult following, but it's not playing well with the judge and the judge is the one who will decide the damages in this case. (As I'm writing this, the trial has taken a break for lunch which is a grilled cheese and chips that Trump Org valued at $1.4 million.) Here's the latest from CNN, the Messenger, and NBC. 3Hand Over FistObama sums up the situation in the Middle East: "All this is taking place against the backdrop of decades of failure to achieve a durable peace for both Israelis and Palestinians, one that is based on genuine security for Israel, a recognition of its right to exist, and a peace that is based on an end of the occupation and the creation of a viable state and self-determination for the Palestinian people." (Yes, Hamas must be defanged. But, ultimately, peace is only path to security. If going after Hamas is an end in and of itself, the cycle will only continue.) 4All Talk and No Trousers"They work with creators on the platform (who primarily make adult content) to boost their profiles, connect with subscribers and ramp up their earnings. Their mission, as written on Wonderland’s Instagram, is to 'maximize profits from every subscriber.'" Think You're Messaging an OnlyFans Star? You're Talking to These Guys. (You know what, scratch that. If you think you're talking to an OnlyFans star, just enjoy the illusion...) 5Extra, ExtraDelhi Case: "Vanraj is among thousands of schoolchildren in Delhi whose schedules have abruptly changed due to air pollution rising to alarming levels. Over the past few days, Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) - which measures the level of PM 2.5 or fine particulate matter in the air - has consistently crossed the 450 mark, nearly 10 times the acceptable limit. Breathing this toxic air is akin to smoking 25-30 cigarettes a day, according to lung specialists." Delhi pollution: No school, no play for city's children. 6Bottom of the News"Sigrun Haraldsdottir knew something wasn’t right with her online order when she saw the delivered package fit inside her mailbox. Haraldsdottir, 57, had been looking to purchase a ramp for her 11-pound Yorkshire terrier, Emma, who needed some help hopping onto the sofa without hurting her joints." WSJ (Gift Article): Your Online Order Has Been Delivered—and It’s Teeny Tiny. "Web shoppers accidentally order minuscule household items described in vague terms on retail sites." Sadly, there is more than a small price to pay. Get a copy of my 📕, Please Scream Inside Your Heart, or grab a 👕 in the Store. |
Older messages
This is Africa
Friday, November 3, 2023
Africa's Youth Movement, Weekend Whats, Feel Good Friday
Flower and Water
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Climate and War, Christian Nationalism's Mike Drop
Champions of Breakfast
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
A Breakfast Club, Egypt Opens Border, Bigly Smalls
Teaching Devices
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Phones and Schools, Israel hits Refugee Camp, Cost of Costumes
From the River to the See
Monday, October 30, 2023
Antisemitism Rises, Car Strikes Settled, Cereal Endangered
You Might Also Like
Benefits and drawbacks of Amazon’s return to office | Microsoft revives nuclear reactor to power data centers
Friday, September 20, 2024
Group14 lands $200M to build battery materials factory | OfferUp expands to home services ADVERTISEMENT GeekWire SPONSOR MESSAGE: Get your ticket for AWS re:Invent, happening Dec. 2–6 in Las Vegas:
The TikTok reality TV series invading the sidewalks of NYC
Friday, September 20, 2024
PLUS: Some of the best journalists on YouTube are former Vox employees. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
“At long last, here is a bra that doesn’t make me feel bad”
Friday, September 20, 2024
Plus, another bra we love is on sale View in browser The Recommendation “This 'ugly' bra is my ride-or-die” A person wearing a nude-colored bra. Photo: Soma It was sometime in the mid- to late-
☕ Force of another color
Friday, September 20, 2024
Pantone's “dualities palette.” September 20, 2024 Retail Brew Hello, and happy Friday, although perhaps a little less so for retiring Nike CEO John Donahoe. However, if Elliott Hill's return as
Your Book Review: The Ballad of the White Horse
Friday, September 20, 2024
Finalist #14 in the Book Review Contest ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Trump vs. Harris on the issues (Part 1).
Friday, September 20, 2024
First, the economy, immigration, health care, and abortion. Trump vs. Harris on the issues (Part 1). First, the economy, immigration, health care, and abortion. By Isaac Saul & 4 others • 20 Sept
What’s on your mind?
Friday, September 20, 2024
A new series that tackles your questions. Each week, a different Vox editor curates their favorite work that Vox has published across text, audio, and video. This week's recommendations are brought
The Greatest Movie Trailer of All Time?
Friday, September 20, 2024
View in your browser Twitter Facebook Instagram Share | Subscribe The Ringer September 20, 2024 This week, we're talking Marvel villains, hot dogs, and movie trailers. Television Getty Images/
Stories That Thrill, 50 Storytelling Tools You Need and Unpacking Vinyl's Revival
Friday, September 20, 2024
10 stories that have given us creative inspiration this week
Right Partings
Friday, September 20, 2024
Was Ozempic Right For Me? // Meetings And Partings Right Partings By Caroline Crampton • 20 Sept 2024 View in browser View in browser Was Ozempic Right For Me? Em Win | Autostraddle | 6th August 2024