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The hosts also take a sharp turn into the world of digital media, examining how AI tools like ChatGPT are siphoning off traffic from Wikipedia and transforming how we consume information. They debate who’s more trustworthy, AI or human, edited wikis, and what “clean AI” could mean for the future. In true TechWatch fashion, the show closes with rapid-fire stories ranging from WhatsApp’s new anti-spam controls and VPN privacy concerns, to bizarre innovations like the $600 “poop cam” that analyzes your health. It’s a fascinating, fast-moving episode that captures both the promise and absurdity of our AI-driven world!
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