"In today's episode, hosts Brian Barrett and Zoë Schiffer are joined by Tim Marchman, WIRED's director of science, politics, and security, to discuss the news of the week-including how far-right influencers spread misinformation in Minneapolis, and why TikTok's US version is off to a rocky start. Plus, we dive into why some people are currently obsessed with the AI assistant Moltbot."
"Tim Marchman: I am trying and doing an actually pretty good job of keeping in mind that my anxious perceptions do not reflect reality, and that they have to be looked at logically. Brian Barrett: That's a better coping mechanism than mine, which is that my kids have discovered Mario Kart, so I'm playing a lot of Mario Kart. Zoë?"
Coverage centers on ICE activity unfolding in Minnesota, far-right influencers spreading misinformation in Minneapolis, TikTok's troubled US launch, and growing attention around AI assistant Moltbot. The episode examines mechanisms of local misinformation spread, platform responses to content and moderation challenges, and user adoption obstacles for TikTok's US version. The conversation also explores cultural and technical reasons behind Moltbot's sudden popularity and how people interact with AI assistants. Listening options include subscribing via common podcast apps, using Overcast or Pocket Casts, and streaming on Spotify. An automated transcript accompanies the episode.
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