Chaos & Amazement #2437 Hailuo Video AI, Facebook Slop and Eating the Cats
Buckle up for a wild ride through the latest tech marvels, AI breakthroughs, and quirky cultural gems in this week's edition of Chaos & Amazement!
Tech news
The Biden administration proposes new rules that could make imports from Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu more expensive. The move aims to close a tax loophole and level the playing field for US businesses, but might lead to higher prices for consumers. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/09/biden-moves-to-crack-down-on-shein-and-temu-slow-shipments-into-us/
ChatGPT-o1 ranked first on the Norway Mensa IQ test, beating all other models tested. In case you're curious, it scored an IQ of around 120.
Fresh AI
The things you can do with https://hailuoai.com/video are just wild! Take, for example, this Gordon Ramsay cooking series: https://x.com/venturetwins/status/1835366788433051677
Pretty cool AI generated music video by The Nile Nexus club—dreamy, Egyptian-themed DJ house mix.
Obsessed with Insane Facebook AI slop on Twitter. It’s social media’s enshittification at its best. https://x.com/FacebookAIslop
Weird and Wonderful
The online museum "Grocery Lists" collects and displays lost shopping lists that were found by others. With the rise of smartphones, these lists are becoming less common. However, they have managed to gather around 4,000 lists so far.
City Walks Live is a virtual platform where users can explore cities globally and experience local cultures and vibes. Discover different cities from anywhere.
Actually a very catchy tune… The Kiffness - Eating the Cats ft. Donald Trump (Debate Remix)
I’m dating again and oh boy, the Gstaad Guy is not wrong 🚮🗑️
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