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Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Elon Musk's only expert witness at the OpenAI trial fears an AGI arms race | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's legal actions against OpenAI highlight concerns over AI safety versus corporate profit motives.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Biggest Burger Chain In The US Isn't Worth The Price, According To Customers - Tasting Table

McDonald's has faced significant customer frustration due to substantial price increases over the past decade.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Amazon's Hit Superhero Series Is Back for a Final Season. For the First Time in Ages, I Can't Look Away.

The Boys returns with a satirical portrayal of influencers promoting corporate agendas amidst societal issues.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Luigi Mangione to appear in Manhattan court as he seeks delay in federal trial

Luigi Mangione's trial for the murder of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson may be postponed due to preparation concerns raised by his attorneys.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 month ago

"The Devil Won't Wait for You": Radio Silence on Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

The film combines horror and dark humor, showcasing the wealthy's downfall while exploring themes of resistance and corporate greed.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

12 Senate Democrats Unveil Plan to Cut Costs, Expand Coverage - MedCity News

Democratic senators propose healthcare reforms to lower costs, simplify access, and combat corporate greed in the insurance industry.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

George Saunders' 'Vigil' is a brief and bumpy return to the Bardo

If Heaven, according to Talking Heads, is the place where nothing ever happens, the Bardo, according to George Saunders, is as jam-packed and frantic as Costco on Black Friday. We Saunders fans have been to the Bardo before that suspended state between life and death where, according to Tibetan Buddhism, a person's self-awareness helps determine what kind of existence they'll enter next.
Books
Film
fromPortland Mercury
5 months ago

Movie Review: Righteously Angry 'The Running Man' Concept Squandered on Too Handsome Glen Powell

Edgar Wright's film adapts Stephen King's The Running Man by replacing the novel's furious dystopian indictment with playful, optimistic CGI homage that downplays original anger.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Review: Alien: Earth' series gives iconic franchise a smooth TV landing

The FX series creatively merges the Alien franchise with themes from Peter Pan while addressing moral dilemmas regarding AI and corporate ethics.
Film
fromInverse
9 months ago

25 Years Later, Paul Verhoeven's Most Underrated Sci-Fi Movie Is Better Than You Remember

Hollow Man presents themes of ambition, identity, and societal issues through the story of an invisible scientist succumbing to his darker instincts.
Video games
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

The Alters brings Kojima-esque weirdness to a tale of sci-fi survival

The Alters combines base-building mechanics with a critique of corporate greed, wrapped in an ambitious sci-fi narrative.
The game uniquely blends third-person exploration with resource management.
Music
fromConsequence
11 months ago

Alien Weaponry Unveil Video for "Taniwha" Featuring Lamb of God's Randy Blythe: Stream

Alien Weaponry's new single "Taniwha" critiques corporate greed with guest vocals from Randy Blythe, depicting a powerful narrative in its music video.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
11 months ago

Letters: Stop high-speed rail before it costs another dime

High-speed rail should be halted to avoid further taxpayer losses, as ongoing investment is unlikely to yield benefits.
California's wealth disparity results from systemic issues, not chance; corporate hoarding plays a significant role.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 year ago

25 Years Later, Christian Bale's Most Iconic Thriller Is A Misunderstood Classic

'American Psycho' is a dark comedy that critiques corporate greed, but some audiences misinterpret its satire as praise for its antihero.
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