The Washington Post
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- 2026-05-13 product_launch The Washington Post launched a new opinion podcast titled "Make It Make Sense." source
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Eli Lilly launches direct-to-consumer drug sales bypassing PBMs
Eli Lilly has launched LillyDirect, a direct-to-consumer platform for its weight-loss medications like Zepbound, bypassing traditional pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). This integrated system includes online physician r…
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AI Investments Fueling Global Inflation, Report Suggests
A Washington Post article suggests that significant investments in artificial intelligence are contributing to rising inflation. The piece highlights how the demand for AI infrastructure, particularly advanced chips and…
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Cognitive automation is redefining work, surpassing remote vs. office debate
The future of work is being reshaped by cognitive automation, moving beyond the debate of remote versus in-office arrangements. This shift redefines the nature of work itself, with automation playing a central role in h…
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GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Brain Changes in New Study
A new study suggests that GLP-1 drugs, commonly used for weight loss and diabetes management, may cause significant alterations in brain structure. Researchers observed notable changes in the brain scans of 13 young wom…
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Kevin O'Leary claims China funds anti-data center protests to curb US AI
Investor Kevin O'Leary and some U.S. officials allege that China is funding propaganda campaigns to fuel opposition against data center construction. These claims suggest that hundreds of millions of dollars are being f…
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Tech CEOs propose UBI amid AI disruption fears, explore alternatives
Several tech CEOs are advocating for Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a response to potential job displacement caused by AI advancements. The Washington Post highlighted these calls, noting that AI's disruptive potential…
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Amazon launches AI-generated podcasts using Alexa content
Amazon has begun producing AI-generated podcasts by repurposing content from its Alexa assistant. These podcasts feature two AI-generated hosts discussing various topics, including cultural trends and the music industry…
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Launches Twitch Show for Constituent Engagement
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a new Twitch show called "Talk with the People," set to premiere on May 21st. The show aims to engage with constituents by answering questions directly from the live chat …
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AI's impact on work skills and US public opinion turns negative
A recent analysis suggests that the increasing reliance on AI tools is diminishing individuals' ability to perform tasks independently, leading to a sense of detachment from the work process. This phenomenon, observed a…
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AI-generated content floods books, science, and legal filings
A recent analysis of data indicates a significant increase in AI-generated content across various fields, including literature, scientific research, legal filings, and music. Tools like ChatGPT are cited as a primary dr…
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Amazon Alexa Plus generates custom AI podcasts on demand
Amazon has launched a new feature for its Alexa Plus AI assistant that allows users to generate custom podcast episodes on demand. Users can specify a topic, and Alexa will research and create an episode with AI-generat…
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Americans strongly oppose AI data centers near homes, poll finds
A recent Gallup poll indicates that 71% of Americans oppose the construction of AI data centers near their homes, a sentiment stronger than their opposition to nuclear power plants. Key concerns include the significant …
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Washington Post's new opinion podcast draws criticism for poor production
The Washington Post has launched a new opinion podcast, "Make It Make Sense," with an apparent investment of $80,000 in new audio and video equipment. Despite the investment and a remodeled studio, the podcast's video c…
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Polymarket Prediction Market Sees Top 1% Capture 76.5% of Gains
A recent study on Polymarket's prediction market revealed that the majority of users lose money, often small amounts. Conversely, the top 1% of users captured a disproportionately large share of the gains, accounting fo…
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Americans cut driving, travel, and budgets amid soaring gas prices
Americans are significantly altering their daily routines and financial habits in response to soaring gasoline prices, which have reached $4.54 per gallon on average. Many are cutting back on driving, adjusting vacation…
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Crimson Desert adds mounts and refinement extraction, eschews roadmap for player feedback
Pearl Abyss is releasing a new patch for their game Crimson Desert this weekend, introducing special mounts and an extraction feature for equipment refinement. The extraction feature aims to address player concerns abou…
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Hantavirus cruise outbreak sparks concern but won't become a pandemic
An outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has led to several illnesses and three deaths, prompting contact tracing and isolation measures for passengers. While the Andes strain involved is capable of human-to-human tra…
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Governments grapple with AI hallucinations in policy and reports
Governments worldwide are grappling with the fallout from AI-generated hallucinations appearing in official documents. South Africa recently withdrew its draft national AI policy after discovering AI-created fake resear…
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Publishers sue Meta over AI training data for Llama platform
Several major publishers have filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging that the company unlawfully used their copyrighted content to train its Llama AI models. The publishers claim Meta violated copyright laws b…
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Poll: Trump's Jesus post rejected by his own voters and Republicans
A recent poll indicates that a significant majority of Donald Trump's own voters, along with Republicans and Americans overall, reacted negatively to his social media post depicting himself as Jesus. This backlash highl…