Chaos & Amazement #2517 Twenty Years of YouTube, AI-Powered Cheating Tool, and Harold the Horse

Apr 26, 2025

YouTube turned 20 on April 23, 2025. Since its first 19-second video, it has grown to over 20 billion uploads, with 20 million new videos added daily. In 2024 alone, users posted 100 million comments and 3.5 billion likes per day. To celebrate the milestone, YouTube introduced new features, shared fresh stats, and revealed hidden tools and easter eggs for users. https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/happy-birthday-youtube-20/
A new study revealed vulnerabilities in genomic data, warning that next-generation DNA sequencing technologies are susceptible to cyberattacks. This raises concerns about the security of sensitive health data. https://entechonline.com/cyber-biosecurity-threat-dna-hacking-in-next-gen-sequencing/
Running a paid newsletter is all the rage, but: “The paid newsletter option is lucrative if you already have a massive and or committed audience.” https://bryanjcollins.medium.com/the-dark-side-of-paid-newsletters-nobody-talks-about-05e364c81e20

Columbia University students launched an AI-powered cheating tool called Cluely, which operates via a hidden browser screen. The tool has sparked ethical debates about AI’s role in academic integrity. https://cluely.com

NSTMF Gravity: my universe reached critical mass and collapsed. Fascinating! https://lab.nationalmedals.org/gravity.php
Harold the Horse: *neigh* “Life's a wild ride, my friend! Just hold your horses and enjoy the gallop; you’ll figure it out on the home stretch.” *neigh*
https://haroldthehorse.com
Guess which year each photo was taken. The closer your guess, the more points you earn! https://whichyr.com
Hurry, boy, it’s waiting there for you!
@tokiejoestar Africa by Toto, performed by fingus #puppets #toto #puppet
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