Ep. 544: The Not So Fun AI News, plus other tech news and fun times!

People are doing amazing things with AI, and we try to stay positive with Notnerd. But this week, there are a handful of news stories about AI that aren't so glamorous. But don't worry, we have a good time discussing them, plus all the normal fun you show up for.

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INTRO (00:00)

Apple OS 26.5s are out (04:00)

MAIN TOPIC: The not-so-flashy AI News Stories of the week (06:15)

Google Chrome's silent 4GB AI download problem

Google says hackers used AI to develop a major security flaw

Digg tries again, this time as an AI news aggregator

Apple agrees to pay iPhone owners $250 million for not delivering AI Siri

Apple's camera-equipped AirPods reach late testing in AI device push

Silicon Valley bets $200M on AI data centers floating in the ocean

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transform Text With Apple Notes (24:10)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20)

Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea

Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs

Match invests $100 million in Grindr rival Sniffies

Apple now requires verification for education discounts

Amazon turns its logistics empire into a new business, taking on UPS and FedEx in freight and shipping

Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles

10 people called police to report Bigfoot sighting in Ohio

WITHIN REACH! Dave's up 6-4, Round 11, Dave goes first (31:45)

TAKES:

GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as it trims costs, evaluates needs (40:05)

Microsoft Patch Tuesday May 2026 Edition (43:35)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Crocheted Technology (48:05)

PICKS OF THE WEEK: 

Nate: TCMKY Hair Clippers for Men Professional Clippers for Men Cordless&Corded Barber Clippers for Hair Cutting & Grooming. Rechargeable Hair Trimmer Kit for Household (Red) (51:55)

Dave:  Brach's Classic Jelly Beans, Candy, Assorted Flavors, Bulk Bag, 54 oz (2 ct)  (56:45)