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In a world run by dogshit human beings, what else could we expect?
From reason.com:
• In Arkansas, “one of the most extreme book censorship laws in recent memory” would “allow jailing librarians and booksellers for keeping materials on their shelves that fall under the statute’s broad definition of ‘harmful to minors,'” notes the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). “The state’s Act 372 not only makes it possible for librarians to be jailed for providing teenagers with Romeo and Juliet, but also allows anyone to ‘challenge the appropriateness’ of any book in a library.”
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An unsettling chart, via Axios:
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Now, sex robots are here. We’re seeing the rise of artificially intelligent “chatbot” companions and they are capable of both romance and naughty talk, from the G-rated to the pornographic.
This week, OpenAI founder Sam Altman even announced that an upcoming version of ChatGPT would not only have more “personality” but also engage in “erotica” with “verified adults.”
There are already all sorts of dedicated platforms for “AI girlfriends” and “sex fantasy chatbots.” Meta has been under fire for allowing its chatbots to engage in “romantic role play” that can get graphic even when those chatting say that they are teens. And Elon Musk’s AI bot, Grok, can go into “sexy mode.”
Just think…now, instead of going to some dude’s lame website and signing up for his erotica blog for embarrassment and humiliation described as good times, you can just let AI fuck you up without the entanglements of getting to know another dogshit human!
And finally, in today’s ‘peace’ news:
Trump: Israel Could Resume Attacks in Gaza ‘As Soon as I Say the Word’ – antiwar.com
President Trump said on Wednesday that the Israeli military could resume attacks in Gaza “as soon as I say the word” if Hamas doesn’t disarm.
When asked by CNN what would happen if Hamas didn’t give up its weapons, Trump said, “I think about it. Israel will return to those streets as soon as I say the word. If Israel could go in and knock the crap out of them, they’d do that.”
The president said that he had to hold Israel “back” and that he “had it out with Bibi,” referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting that Israel is eager to restart its genocidal campaign. (read more)
A living nightmare of a man-child
And…
US B-52 Bombers Fly Near Venezuela in Latest Provocation – antiwar.com
US Air Force B-52 bombers flew over the Caribbean near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, a provocation that comes amid US threats of military action against Venezuelan territory.
According to The War Zone, three B-52s with the call signs BUNNY01, BUNNY02, and BUNNY03 departed Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana on Wednesday morning and headed south.
The bombers then turned east and flew into an area known as the Maiquetía Flight Information Region, airspace managed by Venezuela for air traffic control purposes, though it extends beyond the country’s territorial airspace.
The flight comes as the US military has been conducting a military campaign in the southern Caribbean that has involved at least five airstrikes against boats the US has claimed, without providing evidence, were carrying drugs. The US has also deployed multiple warships to the region with a force of about 10,000 troops.
While the Trump administration has framed the campaign as an effort to combat drug trafficking, US officials have been clear that the ultimate goal is ousting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. President Trump has also authorized the CIA to conduct lethal operations inside the country.
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Tonight’s musical offering:
Dispatches from the Asylum 