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Matt and Eric head to Scotland for their next ScarJo adeventure - this time it's the moody, grim A24 alien-preys-on-non-actors UNDER THE SKIN. It's an excellent exploration of how good Scarlett Johansson is when she observes and ponders. 

Matt and Eric keep the ScarJo engine running with 2002's EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS, the cartoony creature feature about a desolate gold mine town overrun with giant mutant spiders. 

2 SOG's in 2 weeks??  The guys are back again to breakdown the official Superman and Ironheart trailers.  ScarJo speaks on what it was like to film the first Avengers, and Neve Campbell is joining the X-Men!  More old Netflix faces are joining the MCU and what's old is new again for (HBO) Max! Plus, Spider-Man Noir, Batman as a pitchman, and AMC adds another discount day for the Summer...

Leah has a Scarlett Johansson Dirt Alert, George Clooney is absolutely owning Broadway lately & we pour one out for one of Adam Sandler's memorable co-stars.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ScarJo gets honest about the Oscars, Bill Belichick talks about his book on Good Morning America and Chris Brown denied parole. Also Beyonce is back from Beyonce and tells us all about the show and Comedian David Harris Joins to talk about these upcoming shows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The MCU served us up another chapter in their long saga of Cinema, and it's time for d$, Mikey, and #XLessDrEarl to give an MCU Ranking.    We invite in Fan Fave and Friend of the Show, the Pride of Villa Rica Georgia, Young Garrison "Spawn of Ryfun" Ryfun calls in, Marvel fan that he is.  Starting with 2008's "Iron Man", the guys run through the entire MCU, and all of it's faves, giving their list of their faves, ultimately giving a Top Ten from each, then a show Top Ten.  How does your top ten align with ours?

Join us and dive headfirst into the chaotic, brain-melting acid trip that is Lucy (2014), Luc Besson's cinematic fever dream starring Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. Right from the start, we knew we were in for it: bad science, a “sketch services” level plot, and the kind of dialogue that feels like it was written by a dolphin with a grudge. We got the whole gang together to dissect this mess with our usual irreverent flair, roasting everything from the film's lazy international logic to its “USB stick of universal knowledge” ending. Honestly, it was like watching 2001: A Space Odyssey if Kubrick had been blackout drunk and obsessed with PowerPoint transitions.   As always, the chaos around the table was half the fun. We went full throttle into the ridiculousness of ScarJo turning into a floating Fred Astaire balloon, controlling time and matter with 20% of her brain (because science), and ultimately becoming “Wi-Fi with titties.” The callbacks and inside jokes were flying faster than Lucy's totally-not-real powers. Between wild tangents about dolphins, King of the Hill, and awkward animal mating montages, it was the most we've ever laughed at a movie that made us question our life choices.   The frustration was real though. Dan, our resident physicist, compared the experience to “watching your grandparents get assaulted.” Elise gave us the all-time review of Lucy as “an acid trip with a science fair poster taped to it.” And Manny… well, Manny owned up to nominating this movie after loving it once while, let's say, chemically enhanced. Rewatching it sober? Not so much. We collectively agreed: Lucy was a one-time ride, and even that was one too many.   But hey, if you love our affectionate chaos and want to hear us go fully unhinged on a movie that somehow made $469 million worldwide, this episode is an absolute banger. It's the perfect blend of exasperated movie talk, relentless roasting, and pure group therapy. Come for the dolphin trivia, stay for the unfiltered pain. You won't regret listening… just don't watch the movie.

We have an update on Sydney Sweeney and her MAYBE ex Fiancé? Also Sophie Turner might be done with her Aristocrat boyfriend and Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut. Also it's Draft Day, U of M Dance Team is crushing and Michelle Obama addresses the divorce rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have an update on Sydney Sweeney and her MAYBE ex Fiancé? Also Sophie Turner might be done with her Aristocrat boyfriend and Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut. Also it's Draft Day, U of M Dance Team is crushing and Michelle Obama addresses the divorce rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Born to Watch, where this week the team tackles the endlessly rewatchable, criminally underappreciated Edge of Tomorrow (2014). Strap in as Whitey, Damo, and Dan on the Land gear up for a sci-fi action loop fest featuring Tom Cruise in one of his most against-type roles, Emily Blunt as a full-metal badass, and a time-travel plot that actually sticks the landing. Enjoy our Edge of Tomorrow (2014) Review!The boys jump right into the paradox-riddled battlefield, first marveling at how this epic blockbuster somehow bombed in the US, despite being everything a great action movie should be. They blame lousy marketing, title confusion (was it Live Die Repeat?), and the fact that in 2014, Cruise was still on Hollywood's naughty step thanks to Oprah's couch.But now? It's cult-classic gold.Whitey kicks off by calling out just how rare it is to see Cruise playing the weasel, Major Cage is an ad man thrown into combat, clueless and terrified. For Dan, this fish-out-of-water arc makes the movie shine, watching Cruise go from smug coward to unstoppable warrior. Damo agrees, even calling Edge of Tomorrow his number one Cruise performance, yep, he goes there.Emily Blunt earns unanimous praise as Rita Vrataski, the “Angel of Verdun” and all-around exosuit-slaying legend. She's fierce, stoic, and fit as hell, basically the action heroine we didn't know we needed in 2014. Her iconic push-up entrance gets a lot of airtime (and a few longing sighs), and the team agrees she holds her own, and then some, against Cruise.And what would a Born to Watch ep be without the usual blend of insight and irreverence? We get tangents on everything from duck anatomy (cloacas, anyone?) to Bill Paxton's legendary status as the only man killed by a Terminator, a Predator, and an Alien. The Paxton love is real.The pod dives into director Doug Liman's sharp visuals and crisp pacing, and shout out screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie, who somehow turns a convoluted time loop premise into a tight, clever, and emotional thrill ride. Liman's resume (Bourne Identity, Mr. & Mrs. Smith) gets the props it deserves, and there's a great sidebar on the upcoming Road House remake, complete with hot takes on Jake Gyllenhaal.As always, the “Hit, Sleeper, Dud” segment delivers, with Gone Girl getting the nod as a masterful hit, Kevin Costner's 3 Days to Kill as a solid sleeper, and Lucy (sorry, ScarJo) landing squarely in dud territory. Bonus points for Damo's vivid breakdown of Ben Affleck's infamous side-dick scene.The episode also features a glorious Cruise countdown. Each host reveals their top five Tom Cruise films, expect Jerry Maguire, Collateral, Top Gun: Maverick, and of course, Edge of Tomorrow, to make appearances. Damo even throws in Tropic Thunder, because who can forget Les Grossman?Then there's the philosophical stuff: How long was Cage actually in the time loop? (Answer: a hell of a long time). Was blackmailing the general really the best plan? (Debatable). And what's the real ending? (Whitey thinks it's Cruise's “now you're gonna bone me” smile).Oh, and voicemails are back! Listeners call in to rant about The Bodyguard, praise the pod's Whitney Houston renditions, and drop the occasional F-bomb. Classic Born to Watch fan energy.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the conversation:Is Edge of Tomorrow Cruise's most underrated film? Would you waste 300 time loops trying to get with Emily Blunt? Did this movie deserve to flop—or is it a misunderstood masterpiece?Drop us a voicemail at BornToWatch.com.au and be part of the show!#BornToWatch #EdgeOfTomorrow #TomCruise #EmilyBlunt #MoviePodcast #SciFiMovies #DougLiman #TimeLoopMovies #LiveDieRepeat #FilmDiscussion #UnderratedGems #CinephileApproved

The guys discuss Marvel's creative way to reveal the cast for Avenger's Doomsday and some casting news for Spider-Man 4 and Crystal Lake.  Ben Affleck says no more Batman (again!) and ScarJo says no more Black Widow!     All this plus the Stan Lee Documentary, Leatherface is up for grabs, and State Farm's fantastic Batman inspired campaign!

We've got a movie review! Mickey17 is out and I highly recommend it! Plus its a great placeholder before Verdansk returns to Warzone in a few weeks! Also in the news Pokémon GO is now somehow owned by the Saudis, Jeff Bezos really said FAFO, and even Minecraft is getting a popcorn bucket. Plus and Xbox handheld may be closer than you think, Kevin Conroy has another posthumous role, and major casting news for Spider-Man 4.

Scott Eggleston joins us to talk about this arty sci-fi horror starring ScarJo!

 In a world full of Oscar winners, there is also a large population of worthy performers who never had their own Academy Award moments.  Whether being nominated one time, or seven times, or no times, nary a winning ballot with their name on it.   Mikey, d$, and #XLessDrEarl invite in Miss Independent himself, Jeremy Burgeydoodle, to discuss twenty four dudes and twenty three dames, all with bodies of excellent work. Actors from Ed Harris in "The Right Stuff" to Michael B Jordan's "Fruitvale Station" to d$'s girlfriend Amy Adams in "American Hustle" to Margot Robbie in... well, something good.  Idris! Harrison! ScarJo! Mia! And so many more great thespians, all with one question - "Why don't they have an Oscar yet?", and tonight, we find out who truly defines that question. Plus, the 8th Annual Burgentine's Day commences, as Jeremy discusses his assigned films - "About Time", "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Notting Hill", "She's the One", and "A Single Man"... who wins and who falls to the bottom this year? 

The ScarJo auction, Play It Steve, the Northridge earthquake, a new social media star, and Huey Dewey and.... who?!

The ScarJo auction, Play It Steve, the Northridge earthquake, a new social media star, and Huey Dewey and.... who?!

Devin Sundquist from the Loppet is in to talk about the Luminary event find more info here! Also Jenna Dewan speaks out about relationship with Channing Tatum and will Scarlett Johansson take the Co-Host job with Jenna full time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Devin Sundquist from the Loppet is in to talk about the Luminary event find more info here! Also Jenna Dewan speaks out about relationship with Channing Tatum and will Scarlett Johansson take the Co-Host job with Jenna full time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we welcome Miss Biz Sherbert and traverse the personal and cultural impact of Scarlett Johansson, perhaps the greatest sex symbol of the 21st century. We discuss the allure of pre-cultural fragmentation Hollywood, the coveted spot of Box Office Megastar X Indie Darling, and how the earthiness and wit that ScarJo pioneered got transmuted into a sarcastic hyper-relatability a la Jennifer Lawrence (shiver).  We also explore what makes ScarJo distinct among the hoards of perky blondes we roll our eyes at (Reese Witherspoon, Blake Lively, Cameron Diaz, etc.), and question if a ScarJo “lineage” is even possible. Biz Sherbert is a writer with a focus on image-making, the internet, and identity. Follow Biz on Instagram and listen to Nymphet Alumni! Discussed: Ariana Grande and Michelle Yeoh being weird af at the 2024 Oscars ScarJo on Letterman at age 13  Anywhere I Lay My Head, ScarJo's musical debut (2008) Scarlett Johansson Is the Sexiest Woman Alive, Esquire (2006) Scarlett Johansson Is the Sexiest Woman Alive, Esquire (2013) scarlett johansson shutting down sexist comments for 5 min straight ScarJo on the Goop podcast Scarlett Johansson Summons Her Superpowers, Gentlewoman (2021)Isaac Mizrahi Groped Scarlett Johansson at the Golden Globes in 2006  

Happy Thanksgiving Big Wigs!! We're so grateful to each and every one of you who listens to our show, likes our videos, and makes us feel special every single day! We hope you're holding space for all of your favorite things today. This week, we absolutely get into Anna's review of Wicked, Andreas weekend at Bravo Fan Fest, our Thanksgiving plans, Luann making out with Hugh Grant in the Hamptons, Delta's plans to serve shake shack, Kelly Ripa trying to set up Scarjo's twin (she has a twin?!) weirdest plane foods we've witnessed, the new changes to Vanderpump Rules, and more! Plus we have a few special guests stop by to address the latest with Kristin Cavallari and her DM from Scott Disick. Kris Jenner gives Kristin some advice on what is going on with Scott. It's a hilarious episode and we're thankful to get to do this!! Cheers to you and the fam, love you Big Wigs! Check out our stuff on Youtube now too!

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Blake and Caroline react to the New York Liberty's insane OT win over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. Meanwhile, the NBA season kicks off today and the people can't help but wonder: will Lebron and Bronny Jr. take the court together in their first regular season game?  In this episode of Well Played, we'll also cover:  WTF the “Sports Equinox” is and when it's happening  The theatrical albeit botched fake injury of one Alabama Crimson Tide player  The problematic response from Myles Garrett after Browns QB Deshaun Watson finally tapped out due to injury  The unlikely key to the Chiefs' clinching their 6-0 record (hint: no athletic skills required) The relatable Real Housewives-esque tagline of Stefon Diggs  Our favorite “Send It” moments from this week, including the adorable dog on the WNBA sidelines, ScarJo trolling the Mets, and Tom Brady's…hologram? Blake's Instagram: @blaaakkkke Caroline's Instagram: @cghendy theSkimm's Instagram: @theskimm

In a world where IP is a plenty, we seem to be getting more of the same? Or is it the opposite? Depends on who you ask...Anyway, we've got more time with Star Wars Outlaws, and despite what the internet says, its not bad. Capcom is facing a crisis, buts its not a dino crisis... Eon is looking for the next director for 007, Burton shys away from Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beettlejuice, Ian McKellan is in for a 3rd time as Gandalf! Plus go watch The Fall Guy!

If you can find a truly BAD photo of ScarJo, I'd like to see it. Czabe welcomes PAUL CHARCHIAN from Guillotine Leagues to discuss cut-down day in the NFL, as Czabe runs Paul through a gauntlet of "tough cuts" in every day life. Who is Conor Stalions? Bad drafting. Are kickers worth drafting? MORE . . . Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/CZABE* Go to mymorningkick.com/CZABE and watch Chuck Norris's video on how you can see incredible changes to your health. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TUESDAY HR 5 The K.O.D. - His highness longs for the days of yor living in the Wild West, video game style? Worst celebs to work with on set. Hush about ScarJo! Monster Messages & Hot Takes

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This week Make it a Combo dives into the movie, Fly Me to the Moon starring Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson, and Jim Rash. Jesse loves how Channing fills out those shirts. Listen to how Andi feels about Scarlett's accents. Jr laments over ScarJo's bare feet on the pavement.   Where to find the crew: @makeitacombopod on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Jesse @LordLenix on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Jr @a.jr.combo on Instagram and @ajrcombo on Twitter Andi @talesfromtheappspodcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok   All Our Podcasts on Make it a Combo Productions: Dream Talk @dreamtalkthepodcast on Instagram

Pivot is off for the holiday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode of On With Kara Swisher. Kara interviews Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, and one of the most powerful people in tech. Murati has helped the company skyrocket to the forefront of the generative AI boom, and Apple's recent announcement that it will soon put ChatGPT in its iPhones, iPads and laptops will only help increase their reach. But there have been some issues along the way - including CEO Sam Altman's brief ouster, accusations of putting profit over safety, and the controversy over whether the company stole Scarlett Johansson's voice. Kara and Murati discuss it all. This interview was recorded live at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC as part of their new Discovery Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara interviews Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, and one of the most powerful people in tech. Murati has helped the company skyrocket to the forefront of the generative AI boom, and Apple's recent announcement that it will soon put ChatGPT in its iPhones, iPads and laptops will only help increase their reach.  But OpenAI's rapid ascent has included its fair share of growing pains. There was “the blip,” as company insiders refer to the brief ousting of Sam Altman as CEO. (Murati became CEO for two days.) There have also been high-profile departures, an open letter accusing the company of putting product over safety, questions about highly restrictive NDAs, and even controversy over whether the company had stolen Scarlett Johansson's voice. On top of that, many fear that generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, will be used to fuel disinformation during the upcoming presidential election. Kara and Murati talk about all this, and more. This interview was recorded live at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC as part of their new Discovery Series. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find Kara on Instagram/Threads as @karaswisher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WANT TO WIN A LAZY GEWL GIVEAWAY? CLICK HERE Today in the Cancelled courtroom we welcome Scarlett Johansson, she's a famous actor, singer and is definitely not the voice of AI and please stop asking...  ScarJo is a twin which we obviously approve of, but her crimes on the other hand not great. Including supporting Woody Allen, casting controversies, choosing fizzy drink over charity and a questionable singing career.   So is it a crime to want to play a tree? Is fizzy drink worth losing your morals? You decide.  Plus, more of your lazy gewl stories.  SEND US YOUR LAZY GEWL STORIES: podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS:Hosts: Clare and Jessie Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz Audio Producer: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, the hosts begin by jumping into Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a prequel to George Miller's 2015 Fury Road, in which Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Furiosa, an arachnid beauty who's stolen as a child and becomes a wasteland road warrior. She's a “strong, silent type,” typical of the action film genre, but does that trope mean something different with a female protagonist in 2024? The panel discusses. (Read Dana's review of Furiosa!) Then, the three chat Hit Man, Richard Linklater's latest starring Glen Powell as Gary Johnson, a college professor who moonlights as a fake gunman for hire. It's a delightful rom-com tucked within a thriller—a romantic thriller, if you will–that manages to feel like a hangout film despite its ridiculous premise. (Read Dana's review of Hat Man!) Finally, ScarJo or FauxJo? Tech journalist and author of Blood in the Machine: The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech Brian Merchant joins the panel to parse through Silicon's Valley's latest scandal: Scarlett Johansson accusing ChatGPT of stealing her voice for its new interface program. (Read Brian's newsletter about it!) In the exclusive slate Plus segment, the hosts answer an excellent listener question from Michael Schulman: What fictional works of art-within-the-art would you most want to see on their own? Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana: An interview between Richard Linklater and Skip Hollandsworth, whose stories Linklater adapted in the films Bernie and Hit Man, for Texas Monthly.  Julia: Monopoly Deal, a well-designed family card game.  Stephen: A poem by Janet Frame, “Scarlet Tanager, Saratoga Springs” which was featured on the Yumi Zouma song, “Lie Like You Want Me Back - Alternative Version.” Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Production assistance by Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, the hosts begin by jumping into Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a prequel to George Miller's 2015 Fury Road, in which Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Furiosa, an arachnid beauty who's stolen as a child and becomes a wasteland road warrior. She's a “strong, silent type,” typical of the action film genre, but does that trope mean something different with a female protagonist in 2024? The panel discusses. (Read Dana's review of Furiosa!) Then, the three chat Hit Man, Richard Linklater's latest starring Glen Powell as Gary Johnson, a college professor who moonlights as a fake gunman for hire. It's a delightful rom-com tucked within a thriller—a romantic thriller, if you will–that manages to feel like a hangout film despite its ridiculous premise. (Read Dana's review of Hat Man!) Finally, ScarJo or FauxJo? Tech journalist and author of Blood in the Machine: The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech Brian Merchant joins the panel to parse through Silicon's Valley's latest scandal: Scarlett Johansson accusing ChatGPT of stealing her voice for its new interface program. (Read Brian's newsletter about it!) In the exclusive slate Plus segment, the hosts answer an excellent listener question from Michael Schulman: What fictional works of art-within-the-art would you most want to see on their own? Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana: An interview between Richard Linklater and Skip Hollandsworth, whose stories Linklater adapted in the films Bernie and Hit Man, for Texas Monthly.  Julia: Monopoly Deal, a well-designed family card game.  Stephen: A poem by Janet Frame, “Scarlet Tanager, Saratoga Springs” which was featured on the Yumi Zouma song, “Lie Like You Want Me Back - Alternative Version.” Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Production assistance by Kat Hong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we treat political affiliation like a religion? Which parts of our identity are based off factual belief vs. imaginary belief? This week, Max talks to Professor Neil Van Leeuwen about the difference between thinking and believing, the power of groupish thought, and the similarities between religious creeds and political ideologies. But first! Jon and Max break down the drama between Scarlet Johansson and OpenAI, pick apart the TikTok blockout, and suspend their disbelief that a close friend of the pod is…on Survivor?! Will he love it or leave it? For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Timestamps: 0:00 call me a time-lord 0:11 Google AI Overview errors 2:00 iFixit ends Samsung partnership 3:22 OpenAI vs. Scarlett Johansson 6:12 QUICK BITS INTRO 6:19 AMD one-ups Intel naming scheme 6:54 Bing outage 7:31 GPU tariffs incoming 8:07 Spotify to brick Car Things 8:53 Orca boat attacks explained? News Sources: https://lmg.gg/UtJaE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, more drama at OpenAI: The company wanted Scarlett Johansson to be a voice of GPT-4o, she said no … but something got lost in translation. Then we talk with Noland Arbaugh, the first person to get Elon Musk's Neuralink device implanted in his brain, about how his brain-computer interface has changed his life. And finally, the Times's Karen Weise reports back from Microsoft's developer conference, where the big buzz was that the company's new line of A.I. PCs will record every single thing you do on the device.Guests:Noland Arbaugh, the first Neuralink patientKaren Weise, technology correspondent for The New York TimesAdditional Reading: Scarlett Johansson Said No, but OpenAI's Virtual Assistant Sounds Just Like Her Leaked OpenAI Documents Reveal Aggressive Tactics Toward Former EmployeesDespite Setback, Neuralink's First Brain-Implant Patient Stays UpbeatCan Artificial Intelligence Make the PC Cool Again?We want to hear from you. Email us at hardfork@nytimes.com. Find “Hard Fork” on YouTube and TikTok.

Proceeding without permission is a time-tested practice in some corners of Silicon Valley. Well, it’s not working out so well for OpenAI. Actress Scarlett Johansson said this week the company approached her twice to voice a new AI assistant for ChatGPT-4o. She declined, only to find it had used a voice that sounds “eerily” like hers. Plus, on Capitol Hill, a House subcommittee held a hearing that could decide the future of Section 230, the provision that largely governs the internet today. We’ll explain why chatbots have entered the chat on Section 230’s future. But first, a new report by former tech company officials and academic researchers finds far-right extremist militias are once again organizing on Facebook ahead of November’s presidential election. They recommend platforms ramp up content moderation to avoid fueling political violence. Marketplace's Lily Jamali is joined by Maria Curi, tech policy reporter at Axios, for her take on this week's tech news. Our May fundraiser ends Friday, and we need your help to reach our goal. Give today and help fund public service journalism for all!

Proceeding without permission is a time-tested practice in some corners of Silicon Valley. Well, it’s not working out so well for OpenAI. Actress Scarlett Johansson said this week the company approached her twice to voice a new AI assistant for ChatGPT-4o. She declined, only to find it had used a voice that sounds “eerily” like hers. Plus, on Capitol Hill, a House subcommittee held a hearing that could decide the future of Section 230, the provision that largely governs the internet today. We’ll explain why chatbots have entered the chat on Section 230’s future. But first, a new report by former tech company officials and academic researchers finds far-right extremist militias are once again organizing on Facebook ahead of November’s presidential election. They recommend platforms ramp up content moderation to avoid fueling political violence. Marketplace's Lily Jamali is joined by Maria Curi, tech policy reporter at Axios, for her take on this week's tech news. Our May fundraiser ends Friday, and we need your help to reach our goal. Give today and help fund public service journalism for all!

A frighteningly lackluster summer box office, human ScarJo dukes it out with OpenAI's ‘definitely-not-supposed-to-sound-like-ScarJo' ScarJo, and the movies making noise at this year's Cannes Film Festival–not necessarily in a good way. Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break down this week's news in a special Spring Megabanter episode of The Business.

This week Holden, Jackie, and MJ (as well as the Zoom AI overlord), debate the quality of the musical Annie, public opinion of JLO continues to plummet, Billie Eilish hits us all Hard and Soft with her new album drop, Jojo Siwa continues her BAD GIRL ERA as she gets crunk af at Disney and tries to get everyone to sing along with Karma, Scarjo goes toe to toe with OpenAI pullin' an Ursula and STEALING HER VOICE, Chet "WHITE BOY SUMMER" Hanks explains to Tom Hanks about the Drake and Kendrick feud in text, and in Celeb Conspiracy Corner: Was (Or Is) Gwyneth Paltrow in League with SATAN!??! A List full of AWFUL knockoffs and reboots, da Blindz and even mooooooore on this week's Page 7! Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast 

Cheers betch, it's almost Memorial Day Weekend.  It's about to be the summer of Betches. Aleen's oldest, Mila is ready for the pool and Jordana's ready for the heat. Well, as the temps rise, one couple seems to be cooling down… JLO and Ben WTF is going on?! And, now Jennifer Garner is getting involved... From one couple to the next, are Taylor and Travis secretly engaged or is Trav not even planning an engagement? The Betches break down the crazy couple headlines. They wrap up with a quick Valley debrief, and Jordana and Sami's hot takes of Anne Hathaway's new movie, The Idea Of You.. which leads them to let you know that Harry Styles is single again. Delulu girlies rise up! Our Betch of the Week: Scarlett Johansson fighting against AI. We're sending Bennifer to the Caymans and will be joined by the AI guy who screwed over ScarJo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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OpenAI had one of the worst possible weeks yet with three major issues and the Scarlett Johansson mess just keeps getting worse. Plus, the California Senate passed an AI bill that looks pretty bad for now but Anthropic actually learned something about the black box that is AI so…that's good? Microsoft's Satya Nadella made moves at their big Microsoft Build 2024 event & introduced a ton of new AI innovations that would leave even Steve Ballmer himself sweatier than usual. Also, Humane seems like it might be toast after seeking out offers to buy it, we love a cool hacked together Google Gemini-powered SuperMario tutorial, Gavin got sometime with the ChatGPT app for Mac & Kevin walks us through how he used GPT-4o to code a voice app using our first AI co-host GASH. Speaking of co-hosts, we're joined by a very special guest: A terrible AI rendition of Arnold Schwarzenegger. He gives us his thoughts on the ScarJo mess and then absolutely loses his mind. We have fun here, don't we. Follow us for more AI discussions, AI news updates, and AI tool reviews on X @AIForHumansShow Join our vibrant community on TikTok @aiforhumansshow For more info, visit our website at https://www.aiforhumans.show/   /// Show links /// Jan Leike's X Thread https://x.com/janleike/status/1791498174659715494 OpenAI's Equity Issue https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2024/5/17/24158478/openai-departures-sam-altman-employees-chatgpt-release Sam's Equity Response https://x.com/sama/status/1791936857594581428 “Naughtiness” Tweet https://x.com/buccocapital/status/1793243125026029599 Scarlett Johannson's statement https://x.com/BobbyAllyn/status/1792679435701014908 Co-Pilot + PCs https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/copilot-plus-pcs?icid=mscom_marcom_H1a_copilot-plus-pcs_FY24SpringSurface&r=1 Full Keynote: https://youtu.be/8OviTSFqucI?si=zJ2RqGS8T6kOB6km Joanna Stern's WSJ Interview: https://youtu.be/uHEPBzYick0?si=RQcutrsrnW105LJ7 Co-Pilot Studio https://youtu.be/5H6_pCUt-mk?si=fB4V5CYeNH6yZH_C Sam Altman on Logan Bartlett https://youtu.be/fMtbrKhXMWc?si=mLxoxZ5orMLs9avZ Khanmigo https://www.khanmigo.ai/teachers California AI Senate Bill https://x.com/Scott_Wiener/status/1793102136504615297 Humane AI Might Be Trying To Sell Itself https://gizmodo.com/humane-ai-pin-selling-billion-1851493143 Anthropic's Dive Into How AI Works https://www.anthropic.com/research/mapping-mind-language-model Mario64 “Co-Pilot” with Gemini Flash:  https://x.com/skirano/status/1792948429754151293  

The ScarJo/ChatGPT drama just got juicer — It turns out OpenAI asked actress Scarlett Johansen last year about using her voice for their chatbot, but she said no… and that's just the start.Target is slashing the prices on 5,000 products this summer, just as McDonald's and Wendy's dropped prices too — Because we're about to enter Hot Value Summer.And Sonos just launched its 1st ever over-ear headphones — Because earphones are the most successful wearable tech in history.Plus, Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day — On this day, 14 years ago, a Florida man bought 2 pizzas with 10,000 Bitcoin that today would be worth… $680 million.$SONO $AMZN $MSFTWatch us on YouTubeGet the Saturday Newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletter Submit Shoutout Requests Submit The Best Fact YetFollow us: on InstagramAnd connect with us on Nick's LinkedIn & Jack's LinkedInAbout Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. 15 minutes on the 3 biz stories you need, with fresh takes you can pretend you came up with — Pairs perfectly with your morning oatmeal ritual. Hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode 1680, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Grasping at This Planet Just to Believe, Taz Ahmed, to discuss… Endless Shrimp or Private Equity? ScarJo Has Lawyered Up--OpenAI Acting Dumb, Jesse Watters Mocks “Rage Rituals” Trend... Immediately Gets Owned By Guest and more! Endless Shrimp or Private Equity? ScarJo Has Lawyered Up--OpenAI Acting Dumb Sam Altman's "Human, in person, fantastic experiences" Clip Jesse Watters Mocks “Rage Rituals” Trend... Immediately Gets Owned By Guest ‘Rage rituals' are the latest wellness trend among women LISTEN: Blood Moon (feat. Lil Uzi Vert) by Mike WiLL-Made ItSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are only 2 stories today, but they're big ones. First, at an event yesterday, Microsoft showed off what they want the PC to look like in the AI era. Plus, this Recall app is super interesting. Then, look, it's the Scarlett Johansson/OpenAI thing. It's gotten weird. And more importantly, it's continuing to highlight how OpenAI itself is… weird.Sponsors:Miro.com for 3 free boards!Links:The new, faster Surface Pro is Microsoft's all-purpose AI PC (The Verge)Microsoft announces an Arm-powered Surface Laptop (The Verge)Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in (Engadget)Recall is Microsoft's key to unlocking the future of PCs (The Verge)Scarlett Johansson says she was 'shocked, angered' when she heard OpenAI's voice that sounded like her (NBCNews)Midler v. Ford Motor Co. (Wikipedia)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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No, that ChatGPT voice is not Scarlett Johansson, stop asking. In fact, that voice is going away. What does it mean if OpenAI's entire superalignment team has gone away? Is Apple News+ the partner publishers have been waiting for? And if you want to be a digital nomad, you've got a lot of options these days.Sponsors:Pivotal PodcastTo access The Washington Post for just 50 cents per week, head to WashingtonPost.com/rideLinks:OpenAI to Pull Johansson Soundalike Sky's Voice From ChatGPT (Bloomberg)What We Lose When ChatGPT Sounds Like Scarlett Johansson (NYTimes)Apple Needs to Evolve to Compete in the Artificial Intelligence Era (Bloomberg)OpenAI's Long-Term AI Risk Team Has Disbanded (Wired)As clicks dry up for news sites, could Apple's news app be a lifeline? (Semafor)Countries wooing corporate digital nomads hope to make them stay (FT)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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