The AI Revolution Is a Lie? Apple Drops Bombshell Study

In this eye-opening episode of The Disinfo Detox, economist and author Gary Smith joins Nolan Higdon to break down Apple’s bombshell June 2025 study, The Illusion of Thinking. The research quietly revealed a devastating flaw in the AI arms race: when faced with complex reasoning, large AI models don’t try harder—they simply give up.

Smith, author of The AI Delusion, helps unpack why this study matters, how the tech industry is scrambling to bury it, and what it tells us about the limits of artificial intelligence.

We explore why critics instantly dismissed Apple’s findings, and how Big Tech’s influence over media, academia, and public discourse fuels a dangerous illusion of progress.We also examine the rise of AI-generated fake videos used to discredit protestors and manufacture public consent. From Newsom deepfakes to media manipulation, we explore what’s next in the battle for truth—and how to resist.

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