[nonostantement #413] - ai slop report / communication vs entertainment / delete linkedin
Now with MORE ideas!
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Hi, Joele here. I am based in Barcelona, though I recently spent a few days in Tuscany. For over seven years now, I've been sending out this Sunday digest to a small group of friends, with just the best stuff I come across online each week.
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AI Slop Report: The Global Rise of Low-Quality AI Videos
Kapwing’s research shows that 21-33% of YouTube’s feed may consist of AI slop or brainrot. Which countries and channels are achieving the greatest reach? We analyzed social data to find out.How We Lost Communication to Entertainment
All our communication channels are morphed into content distribution networks. We are more and more entertained but less and less connected.The 26 Most Important Ideas For 2026
Modern trends and history lessons—across culture, politics, AI, economics, science, and the long story of progress.
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I Ran an AI Misinformation Experiment. Every Marketer Should See the Results
I built a fake brand and tricked 8 AI search engines for 2 months. The results show how any real brand can be poisoned, and how to fight back.
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Delete LinkedIn — you’ll have zero fucking regrets
I deleted LinkedIn this week. I am enjoying a refreshing break from SEO and VA business development managers who want to connect in the name of synergy.How Grok’s sexual abuse hit a tipping point
Nonconsensual deepfakes on X are nothing new, but now it’s built into the platform.
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