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Vice President JD Vance questions why AI pioneers are calling for global governance structures after claiming to have built a "Frankenstein." Vance suggests that if the technology is truly dangerous, developers should stop building it or focus on defensive mechanisms. Adam Curry jokingly suggests that developers should "abort" their AI models in the lab if they are deemed too hazardous for release.
Dr. Celine Gounder, Bird Flu Pandemic Fears, Hybrid Strains
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder warns of the potential for a bird flu pandemic if the virus jumps from animals to humans. She explains the risk of "hybrid strains" forming if a person is infected with both human and avian flu simultaneously. The USDA has recently granted conditional approval for a bird flu vaccine for chickens produced by Zoetis.
Harry Reid "Frankenstein" Prop, Lawrence O'Donnell Critique
Senator Harry Reid's use of a "Trump equals Frankenstein" visual aid on the Senate floor is mocked for being an outdated cultural reference. The hosts also criticize MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell for describing Trump rallies as "militaristic operations" and "vile" events.
