Madison Malone Kircher, Associate Editor at New York Mag's Select All, discusses President Trump's meeting with the video gaming industry.
The meeting included three Congressman, including Florida's Marco Rubio and several gaming executives. We discuss whether President Trump's recent rhetoric around violence and video games is a way for him to avoid comprehensive gun reform.
We dig into the video gaming industry and the ratings they place on games and whether they are doing enough to keep dangerous games out of the hands of small children. Will this meeting result in a reduction of violence in video games? That remains to be seen.
OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults." CEO Sam Altman says the company aims to allow more user freedom for adults while setting limits for teens. OpenAI isn't the first to explore sexualized AI, but previous attempts have faced legal and societal challenges. Altman believes OpenAI isn't the "moral police" and wants to differentiate content similar to how Hollywood differentiates R-rated movies. This move could help OpenAI, which is losing money, turn a profit. However, experts express concerns about the impact on real-world relationships and the potential for misuse.
CNN is launching a new “All Access” streaming subscription in the U.S. on October 28th, priced at $6.99 a month, or just $69.99 if you sign up for a full year.
WSJ’s Alexander Gladstone reveals the story behind First Brands’ sudden bankruptcy: hidden deals, corporate chaos, and a mystery that shook the auto world.