Jeff Bezos’s AI lab nears $38bn valuation in funding deal Company code-named Project Prometheus is working on models for industrial applications

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Google Creates Strike Team to Improve Coding Models Google has assembled a strike team of researchers and engineers to improve its AI coding models, according to three people with direct knowledge of the situation, as it looks to automate more of its o...

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This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men A med student says he’s made thousands of dollars selling photos and videos of a young conservative woman he created using generative tools. He’s not alone.

This Scammer Used an AI-Generated MAGA Girl to Grift ‘Super Dumb’ Men | WIRED www.wired.com/story/ai-gen... via @instapaper.com

One of the most telling pics of the year ... so far.

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The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

21 funniest takedowns of the bumbling Trump mouthpiece who informed the press that the ‘Straits of Vermouth’ haven’t been reopened In ‘You let Dougal do a funeral!’ news, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took to the White House lectern on Wednesday to speak to the press pack. His deer-in-the-headlights act went haywire pretty qui...

21 funniest takedowns of the bumbling Trump mouthpiece who informed the press that the ‘Straits of Vermouth’ haven’t been reopened www.thepoke.com/2026/04/16/b...

Daily Reminder: Release th Epstein Files👇🏻

In February 1777, General George Washington ordered the first mass immunization campaign in American history by mandating that his troops be inoculated against smallpox. He protected the Continental Army from an epidemic that was deadlier than British forces.

249 years later, we have this idiot.

Indeed

Karoline Leavitt said she doesn’t understand why the media doesn’t take Trump at his word and these 17 withering clap backs brought the receipts Let’s check in again with Karoline Leavitt, shall we? (Sorry, last time today. Promise.) The US Press Secretary is usually damaging her credibility from behind the official White House podium at press...

Karoline Leavitt said she doesn’t understand why the media doesn’t take Trump at his word and these 17 withering clap backs brought the receipts www.thepoke.com/2026/04/21/k...

‘I feel like I’m losing her’: the families torn apart by older relatives going far right It starts with a ‘back in my day’ nostalgic meme – then suddenly your elders are sharing AI-generated ‘boomerslop’ and repeating conspiracy theories …

A sad but important article exploring how older people are being radicalised into supporting Far Right views by the internet www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

This 19-year-old Reform UK council leader’s interview is pure, undiluted David Brent – 15 funniest takedowns George Finch, the head of Reform-run Warwickshire County Council, is just 19 years old, making him the youngest in that role in the country. After a string of errors, inappropriate social media posts,...

This 19-year-old Reform UK council leader’s interview is pure, undiluted David Brent – 15 funniest takedowns www.thepoke.com/2026/04/21/1...

Trump posted a Truth Social rant claiming he’s winning the war ‘by a lot’, and the internet said “Sure, Jan!” – 16 blunt replies There’s no greater sign of a politician’s success than them posting numerous rants on social media in quick succession, including one declaring their historically low approval figures to be rigged by ...

Trump posted a Truth Social rant claiming he’s winning the war ‘by a lot’, and the internet said “Sure, Jan!” – 16 blunt replies www.thepoke.com/2026/04/21/t...

Alzheimer’s risk gene reveals hidden bone decline in women Study shows APOE4 disrupts bone quality in females, offering a potential early signal of neurodegenerative risk.

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Ranked: The Best-Selling Video Games Ever Tetris or Minecraft? See the best-selling video games ever, from GTA V to Mario Kart, and why the #1 spot is still debated.

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Going to tell the grandchildren this was The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Ranked: The World’s Biggest Natural Gas Producers The U.S. produced 37.8 trillion cubic feet of dry natural gas in 2024, more than Russia and Iran combined.

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For those attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner this weekend, a small question:

When you're sitting there at your table, do you think it'll cross your mind that the guest of honor is actively covering up his role in a massive child sex trafficking operation?

Matt Goodwin questioned why Waterstones isn’t displaying his ‘bestselling’ new paperback, and the replies pointed out the bleedin’ obvious – 17 favourites It’s been a tough 2026 so far for Matt Goodwin. Back in February poor Matt, representing the Reform party, lost the Gorton and Denton by-election to the ‘woke’ Green party candidate. It’s fair to say ...

Matt Goodwin questioned why Waterstones isn’t displaying his ‘bestselling’ new paperback, and the replies pointed out the bleedin’ obvious – 17 favourites www.thepoke.com/2026/04/20/m...

Trump yesterday: Iran better sign a deal by Tuesday or I’m blowing up power plants and bridges!

Trump today: I’m in no rush to make a deal. Time is on my side.

Erika Kirk said America was so lucky it hadn’t ‘surrendered to third world criminals like Europe’ and was schooled so hard it’s embarrassing To the world of Erika Kirk, who basically hasn’t stopped speaking in public since her husband Charlie Kirk was horrifically shot dead at a campus tour event. This time not very captivating Kirk was a ...

Erika Kirk said America was so lucky it hadn’t ‘surrendered to third world criminals like Europe’ and was schooled so hard it’s embarrassing www.thepoke.com/2026/04/20/e...

Scientologist Family's Bizarre List Of Responsibilities For 'Magical Nanny' Goes Viral—And It's A Doozy

Would you apply for the job?

Nvidia unveils Ising AI models for quantum error correction and calibration  - SiliconANGLE Nvidia unveils Ising AI models for quantum error correction and calibration  - SiliconANGLE

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Amazon-Globalstar Deal Is Poised to Boost Apple’s Satellite Ambitions Amazon.com Inc.’s takeover of Globalstar Inc. is poised to benefit one of the company’s biggest rivals in hardware devices: Apple Inc.

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Mapped: The States Where Living Costs the Most—and Least Living in Hawaii costs roughly twice as much as Texas. See how every state compares.

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Trump wanted praise for being able to sign his own name, and Joe Rogan led the sycophantic applause – 17 scathing takedowns Donald Trump has signed yet another executive order – this time, to put a rush on the FDA approval of psychedelic drugs to combat PTSD and opioid addiction. It’s a move pushed through by the Secretary...

Trump wanted praise for being able to sign his own name, and Joe Rogan led the sycophantic applause – 17 scathing takedowns www.thepoke.com/2026/04/20/t...

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