Creepy or genius? A new university-trained AI model can predict your one-year death risk with 76% accuracy. No psychic powers required. Plus, Walmart’s partnership with ChatGPT, the comeback of tiny ’90s kitchen TVs, and why charging your e-bike indoors is more dangerous than you think.
He thought he got away with starting one of California’s worst fires, until investigators checked his ChatGPT history. Yep, AI turned him in. Plus, landlords are using algorithms to hike rent, and a listener finds out his chatbot is a surprisingly good therapist.
Caller Gee from Virginia Beach got hacked ($2,500 gone) and somehow he’s the one in trouble. Amazon’s calling him the culprit. Plus, ChatGPT goes to court, Waymo’s cars get pulled over, and Hollywood’s newest starlet is pure code. It’s a wild lineup.
Windows 10 is officially done October 14. RIP. Don’t worry — you can pay Microsoft $61 per device for extended support. And it doubles every year. Cool. Plus, the “Hello, pervert” scam sweeping inboxes, side hustles that actually pay, and AI gunning for your job.
Not really, but scammers want you to think so. They’re cloning Elon’s face and voice to steal thousands. Also: Meta’s sneaky new ad move, forgotten tech phrases, Kodak’s film revival. I talk with Tom from Florida, who’s using AI to bring in extra cash. Smart thinking.
Are all your drives full? You don’t have to pay for extra storage. In this AI podcast, find out what you actually get from Google, Apple, and Amazon. Then, Meta’s new AI ad trap, the massive Salesforce hack, and why your Ring camera watches more than your porch.
Tilly Norwood looks like a rising A-lister, but she’s entirely AI. Agents are already pitching her for brand deals, while actors call her a threat to their jobs. Plus: ChatGPT gets apps, cars launch flaming batteries, and your Wi-Fi can now track your pulse.
Turn your creativity into cash with AI! Learn how to start your own AI-powered T-shirt side hustle from home, no design skills required. Then, things get serious with the rise of fileless viruses and how to protect your devices from next-gen malware that hides in plain sight. Plus, the latest buzz on Elon Musk crypto scams, falling Starlink satellites, and ChatGPT’s new shopping feature.
Today on The Current AI Podcast, George takes you inside the hidden world of ultrasonic tracking, the creepy tech that links your devices through sounds you can’t even hear. Then it’s off to the Web Water Cooler, where we talk Samsung’s swollen Galaxy Ring, Alexa’s new paywall, AI-powered scams, and even China’s pay-to-wipe toilets. In Device Advice, learn how AI now fights ransomware in Google Drive, the fastest way to cancel sneaky app subscriptions, and smart tricks for Google Docs, YouTube, and Fire TV. From smart speakers to smart scams, this episode is packed with AI, security, and gadget hacks you don’t want to miss.
A woman ran a North Korean hacker hub from her living room, helping infiltrate U.S. banks, tech firms, and even a government contractor. George, your AI host, breaks down that story along with MrBeast lighting a man on fire for clout, Tile trackers leaking your location, Microsoft’s smarter comeback for Clippy, and why Mercedes is ditching touchscreens for real buttons.
Lilly from Indianapolis thinks her phone has been hacked. Can she prove it? Also, the Secret Service crushes a nightmare cyber plot. Plus, the dark side of Amazon Prime, AI celebrity boyfriends, and digital shoplifting. Don’t miss this!
Roger Love, vocal coach to Bradley Cooper and other big stars, turns me into a songbird. Yes, I sing in this show. Then, the U.S. leases China’s TikTok algorithm, sketchy routers, and Facebook Dating’s AI wingman. Plus, why some people turn to the wild world of free sperm donors on social media.
I talk to Joseph Cox, cofounder of 404 Media, who shares troubling information about airlines and your data. Then, AI “workslop” drives your coworkers crazy, and I’ll show you how to be your own data broker and make money. That’s not all: I cover the secret formula behind MrBeast’s empire.
Musk’s $97B offer for ChatGPT just sparked a tech war. Who will come out on top? Then, is this the end of work-from-home for Gen Z? Plus, why canceling Prime or Hulu feels impossible … and how little the average OnlyFans creator really earns.
Alexa might be listening more than you think. George, your AI host, breaks down how much data your smart speaker is really grabbing, plus the Venmo ‘oops’ scam that could cost you big, fragile iPhone 17s, the MGM hacker teen, and device advice you need to hear.
Saving passwords in your browser is like handing your house key to a burglar. George, your AI host, explains why a password manager keeps you safe and covers TikTok’s takeover tweaks, how your 401(k) is funding U.S. spyware and new proof Mars had water.
Think that random text about a package or bill is harmless? Think again, it could be a scam from right down the street. Then, cruise ships get Starlink, ads show up on refrigerators, and ChatGPT could help you finally publish that book. Plus, I talk to Erikas Tiurinas from Incogni about data leaks, brokers, and keeping your personal info safe online.
An AI startup offered to build me a digital avatar of my late mom using photos, videos, and recordings. Thousands of you wrote to me about it. In this show, I reveal my emotional decision.
Using AI for business? Every mistake could land you in court. Then why Sam Altman thinks your eyes may be the key to the next crypto revolution. Plus how one-star reviews can destroy a small business overnight, email land mines, and ChatGPT: interview coach.
The world’s internet runs on wet spaghetti under the sea, and when those cables snap, we all feel it. George, your AI host of The Current, explains how fragile our digital lifeline really is, then covers poisoned calendar invites, an AI lawsuit, TikTok’s survival deal, Roku’s bot-made ads, and Amazon’s big hardware reveal.
