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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 1d

Criminal 🤡s. But this drives billions in market cap in our fraudy markets.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 1d

I remember when this was the basis for the sky high valuations from Jonas.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 2d

Now we elect them to public office as they know how to “win”. American success.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 2d

Are people really buying phones to get AI driven upgrades or do they just need a new phone with the latest processor and camera technology and a fresh battery? Because I got my iPhone 17 for the latter and couldn’t care less about AI features.

Reuters @reuters.com · 2d

Global smartphone shipments rise in third-quarter on AI-driven upgrades reut.rs/4n1WanC

Global smartphone shipments rise in third-quarter on AI-driven upgrades

Global smartphone shipments grew 2.6% in the third quarter this year, fueled by strong consumer demand for premium and AI-enabled devices, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation on Monday.

reut.rs

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 2d

Friend who is PM at bank brought this to my attention saying this is a stupid design. I said do you know which other manufacturer does this and has caused many many more deaths… www.timesnownews.com/technology-s...

Xiaomi SU7 Driver Dies After Crash As Electronic Doors Fail To Open

According to a Bloomberg report, the Xiaomi SU7 caught fire after a crash and bystanders were unable to open the doors due to the car’s electronic locking system, Technology & Science, Times Now

www.timesnownews.com

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 2d

👆Exactly. They’re running it deep into the redline, likely hoping to individually pull their winnings before it blows up.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 2d

👆Exactly. They’re running it deep into the redline, likely hoping to individually pull their winnings before it blows up.

Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 2d

Tesla Cybertruck demand is infinite. electrek.co/2025/10/13/e...

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI are buying Tesla's unsold Cybertrucks

Hundreds of Tesla Cybertrucks have been spotted being delivered Elon Musk’s private companies, SpaceX and xAI, as Tesla is having...

electrek.co

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 3d

I had a very positive experience with Co-Pilot last week where I asked it a question about an obscure situation faced by my business and it surfaced emails & even a previously drafted form letter from years ago drafted somewhere within Legal. Would have required hours or research & drafting.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 4d

From what I can tell, the key to success is to say things that are so confusing, disconcerting and outlandish that the listener is left debating whether you are a genius thinking on a level they cannot comprehend or a complete moron. One must do this with great confidence and thereby instill FOMO.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 4d

Special purpose vehicle, graphics processing unit, xAI - Musk’s company.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks for sharing. Two ways to interpret this - there are young geniuses (beyond this kid) imminently taking us to the singularity or alternatively the hype train is nearing terminal velocity. Place your bets. Something big happens either way.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 4d

Looks like SpaceX Starlink junk is burning up over east coast. Sightings from CT to FL.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 5d

“Safe haven” 😂😂😂

🚨 Live Stock Market News @tradersclub.bsky.social · 5d

Bitcoin extends decline to -10% on the day and falls below $110,000 as President Trump announces 100% tariffs on China.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 5d

Here we go again.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 5d

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 5d

TACO

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 5d

From a friend on the hellsite. Hysterical.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 7d

Look, AI companies steal content to fuel pattern matching algorithms. There’s not much “intelligence” involved on the past of the model. There’s entire AI label is a farce.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

buff.ly

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 7d

EVTOL down bad

Reuters @reuters.com · 7d

Joby Aviation shares tumble after pricing of $514 million discounted offering reut.rs/4o7Z4Ia

Joby Aviation shares tumble after pricing of $514 million discounted offering

Shares of Joby Aviation fell more than 11% on Wednesday after the electric air-taxi maker priced a $514 million discounted share sale.

reut.rs

Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 7d

I agree with your view. I further note It’s not healthy that a handful of companies have grown so powerful and wield so much influence over the economy.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 7d

Real customers are almost an afterthought in the AI circle jerk.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 7d

Generative AI can definitely refresh the license plate image adding in some alphanumeric characters

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 7d

That Canadians are channeling their tariff anger into this series. There is nothing the Yankees can do.

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Emperors Without Clothes @emperorsclothes.bsky.social · 7d

Trask Industries would be proud.