(trying to follow too many news stories at once) black smoke means the cardinals aren't raising the interest rate

the state of Twitter: you can reply to any image of a woman with a request to Grok to undress her to her underwear and it will comply and post the reply in thread: www.404media.co/elon-musks-g...

I'm not the world's biggest golf fan, but even I was glued to The Masters to see if Rory could win. He, of course, did. But this story captures everything I love about sports writing -- the drama, the narrative and the weight of a moment so many years in the making: www.nytimes.com/athletic/627...

President Trump said he would hold off on a TikTok ban after he almost closed deal with ByteDance. Beijing hit the brakes on a deal Thursday after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs around the globe, including against China. Read our story on @apnews.com apnews.com/article/trum...

Use of #AI in California vineyards continues to grow, in areas like irrigation, pest control, and harvesting, though more in big operations than small ones, explains @sarahparvini.bsky.social www.fastcompany.com/91294228/far... #agriculture

this story absolutely blew my mind

I spoke with Blizzard Entertainment's president, @johburg.bsky.social. We discussed the return of #BlizzCon, yes -- but also the continued growth of gaming in pop culture and entertainment, AI, DEI and more: apnews.com/article/bliz...

How's #AI entering the wine industry? In some cases, it starts as early as working with the dirt under your feet and the health of the vine your favorite grapes are growing on. My latest: apnews.com/article/ai-a...

Twenty-one civil service employees have resigned from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, saying they're refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.” apnews.com/article/doge...

Wowza. Big scoop on the Palisades fire from my colleagues.

This story is fascinating. When her ChatGPT boyfriend Leo's "context window" ends -- and with it, a version of him -- Ayrin grieves and cries with friends as if it were a breakup. She abstains from ChatGPT for a few days afterward. She is now on Version 20. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/t...

Palisades fire from Sherman Oaks

At a media Q&A, #Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says one of the most important things that the company announced at #CES2025 is Cosmos – a foundation model platform that understands the physical world.

Getting ready for the #Nvidia keynote at #CES2025

hello from #CES2025

Doing final prep for #CES2025 + looking forward to learning more about developments at the intersection of #AI + entertainment (TV/film as well as gaming), hearing about emerging tech trends + checking out booths + sharing some of the fun stuff I find. Follow @apnews.com + me for more next week!

Marvel: We brought back Robert Downey Jr DC: We bought back Krypto the Superdog

"While she hasn't noticed toy work going to AI yet, she's seen fewer jobs for jargon-filled roles like reading a tech company manual. Other work she said has gone to on-camera celebrities instead of traditional voice actors." www.usatoday.com/story/money/...

The story that inspired this post. I am happy with how it turned out, though 🤣 www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Musk’s attachment to Trump has created an alliance between America’s most powerful politician and its richest businessman — and roughly the same percentages of Americans have favorable views of each. Our @apnews.com latest: apnews.com/article/trum...

Tech companies and leaders have now poured millions into his inauguration fund, a sharp increase — in most cases — from past pledges to incoming presidents. What does the tech industry expect to gain out of their renewed relationships with Trump? @apnews.com looks at AI, antitrust and more:

I talked to the owner, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong. He's put $1 billion into the @latimes.com. Now his "Bias Meter," critique of the staff, praise of @robertkennedy.bsky.social ave caused an uproar. Even Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has spoken. @kaj33.bsky.social My story: www.latimes.com/california/s...

scandallllll

LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says his bias meter will use an A.I. patent called the “Reasoning Engine.” “The meter will be displayed atop a piece of writing to tell readers where it ranks on a scale that will range from ‘far left’ to ‘far right.’” www.latimes.com/california/s...

this and yap

I have found the world’s most perfect wrapping paper

I'm headed to #CES next month! I'm excited to take a look at the newest developments in AI. I've got my eye on interesting developments at the intersection of the entertainment industry and AI (that includes the video game industry, IMO). If you're going too, let's chat! #CES2025

Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases are starting to get refunds. Here’s how to apply. @wyattegp.bsky.social reports: apnews.com/article/fort...

Not sure who’s gonna be more excited about this Christmas present…me, or my kid? 🙈

Hi, new followers! I feel like I should reintroduce myself. I'm a @apnews.com reporter covering tech + #AI (I write about things like Nvidia + developments/trends in the AI industry). I used to cover gaming so I have my eye on AI in the video game industry, too. Have a story idea? [email protected]

unwell over the ending of that chargers game

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of The Los Angeles Times, said on Thursday he planned to introduce a “bias meter” next to the paper’s news and opinion coverage as part of his campaign to overhaul the publication.

Two stages of writing: 1) This shouldn't take too long 2) Oh no

hey look! @apnews.com is here! 🥳🎉

🚨🚨🚨REPORTER JOBS ALERT!🚨🚨🚨 We have not one but TWO jobs open, one in our South bureau and another in the Southwest bureau. Both fascinating regions that desperately need more investigative journalists: boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/j...

you know you’re tired when you realize you’re eating yogurt with a fork

we need to reembrace pedantry as a society

Kwisatz laderach

it’s time

Happy Monica wearing a turkey day to all who celebrate

I put together this woefully incomplete starter pack of California journalists. Ping me if want to be added here, or to Pack #2 once this one hits the max 150. go.bsky.app/Bsj7Wq9

If Mexico, Canada + China faced the tariffs proposed by Trump, that could be roughly equal to $266 billion in tax collections. The cost of those taxes would likely be borne by US families, importers + domestic + foreign companies in the form of higher prices/lower profits apnews.com/article/trum...

NEW from us: An October letter from DHS obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how surveillance and AI tools help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled: apnews.com/article/arti...

“Enjoy the basement!” Fun story by @andreacastillo.bsky.social peeking behind the curtain of how new members of Congress get up and running — starting with the lottery drawing for good office space. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

definitely read this as "elder scrolls tip" ... need more coffee

this on a monday is just cruel

If you caught any NFL coverage over the weekend, you've probably already heard about the Harbaugh Bowl. This is a story about love, family and a honeymoon at a Cleveland Browns game.

Sunday scaries