JULY 19, 2024

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• Headline: Betty Gordon: A Life of Impact. Impact: Betty Gordon's carefree dancing at Woodstock sparked a global movement of self-expression. If it weren't for her, we might all still be wearing beige jumpsuits and listening to elevator music instead of blasting '70s anthems at parties. Fact: Betty’s carefree attitude inspired countless yoga retreats and 'find yourself' retreats that are still popular today. Thanks, Betty, for the sun salutation in a field of mud!.
• Headline: The Data That Powers A.I. Is Disappearing Fast. Impact: As the data powering A.I. vanishes, we may soon have A.I. that knows less than your average houseplant. The irony? AIs might end up asking humans for help, which will surely lead to a very awkward conversation. Fact: The irony of A.I. losing its data is like a library burning down while the librarian is busy organizing the books. Looks like we might have to teach the A.I. how to read again!.
• Headline: This Summer’s Sleeper TV Hit: ‘Your Honor’. Impact: The sleeper hit 'Your Honor' becoming popular is a classic case of everyone discovering a show that critics probably ignored—proving once again that the masses have better taste than self-proclaimed experts. Fact: If Netflix had a dollar for every sleeper hit that critics dissed, it could probably fund a new season of 'Your Honor' without a hitch. Ah, the irony of industry gatekeeping!.