JULY 18, 2023

Full News Archive

• Headline: Modi's Influence on India's Global Diaspora. Impact: Modi's diaspora charm offensive ended up convincing a whole generation of Indians abroad that they should start wearing kurta pajamas to board meetings. Now, every corporate office in Silicon Valley has a 'Curry Thursday' to celebrate their newfound connection to India.. Fact: Did you know that Modi once attempted to start a fashion line called 'Desi Business Casual'? Spoiler alert: it didn't take off..
• Headline: Gilgo Beach Case: The Unknowing Wife. Impact: The Gilgo Beach case led to a rise in true crime podcasts, which in turn convinced millions to rethink their life choices and stay single. Because who needs the drama of a relationship when you can binge-listen to unsolved mysteries?. Fact: Interestingly, true crime podcast hosts are now more popular than some actual celebrities. So, if you’re looking for career advice, maybe consider investigating cold cases instead!.
• Headline: OpenAI's Chatbot Image Analysis Concerns. Impact: OpenAI's chatbot's obsession with faces led to an unexpected rise in people changing their names to avoid being recognized. Now, the name 'John Doe' is more popular than ever, and identity theft has hit an all-time high.. Fact: Did you know that back in the day, people used to recognize each other by their actual faces? Crazy, right?.
• Headline: Biden, Caught in Political Cross Currents, Navigates U.S.-Israel Relationship. Impact: Biden's political maneuvering over the U.S.-Israel relationship inadvertently led to the invention of a new dance move called the 'Bipartisan Shuffle,' which no one wants to try at parties. Now, everyone just awkwardly stands around.. Fact: Fun fact: Biden's middle ground has been so popular that it's now being used as a metaphor for indecision in relationship advice columns..
• Headline: A Blessing and a Boogeyman: Advertisers Warily Embrace A.I.. Impact: The AI advertising dilemma caused a mass exodus of traditional copywriters, who took up careers as professional meme creators. Now, the world is drowning in cat memes that somehow relate to the economy.. Fact: Did you know that 90% of ads made by AI are about pizza? It's a real thing. Maybe we should embrace the robots after all..