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GPT-4o Omni
Technology

OpenAI's flagship multimodal AI model. The controversy with Scarlett Johansson erupted following the launch and demonstration of this model, which featured the 'Sky' voice she claims mimics her own.

An actress who is threatening legal action against OpenAI. She claims the company used a chatbot voice deliberately made to sound like her, after she had twice declined their offer to license her voice.

The US Attorney General who oversees the Department of Justice and appointed Special Counsel Jack Smith.

The former Manhattan District Attorney who, along with the DOJ, looked at the case against Trump and initially passed on prosecuting it.

Donald Trump's former attorney, who was a key witness in the New York trial. His testimony and prior guilty plea were central to the case.

Wes Kesar
Person

Described as 'Agent Zero of Bitcoin' in Silicon Valley, he is credited with introducing Chamath Palihapitiya to Bitcoin in 2010.

Head of the EcoHealth Alliance, implicated in funding virology research and acting as a blocker.

A former top adviser to Dr. Fauci at the NIH, who is shown in subcommittee hearings being grilled about his communications and alleged use of methods to evade FOIA requests.

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ScientificConcept

A genetic feature discussed in the DEFUSE proposal for insertion into coronaviruses.

Generative AI
Technology

Artificial intelligence tools used by Spencer Pratt to create viral, engaging campaign videos that broke through legacy media barriers.

A general cooling of the economy, characterized by lower GDP growth. This is presented as a potential reason for Salesforce's revenue miss and a broader headwind for the tech industry.

The loss of purchasing power of fiat currency driven by unmanageable debt growth and inflation.