Episode 445 – AI Slop, Hybrid Recalls & Holiday Chaos

What did we talk about this week on The Slade and Mayson Show?We cover the growing wave of AI-generated content flooding the internet, including why nearly 20% of new YouTube uploads are now AI-created and what that means for creators and viewers alike. We also look at real-world AI uses that actually make sense — like AI-assisted telehealth — and whether the AI stock boom could be due for a correction that affects everyday retirement accounts.Then we pivot to the holidays, because of course we do.This week’s topics include:Qwen, Alibaba’s new AI models, and why “AI from China” isn’t automatically bad or is it?YouTube’s AI content problem and the rise of low-effort “AI slop”AI-assisted healthcare that could actually save time and moneyToyota hybrid recalls and the advice to “just park it until February”Flight cancellations from Northeast winter stormsOvernight turkeys, candle fires, falling Christmas trees, and dogs eating presentsA $1.7B Powerball winner — and JD’s annual lottery traditionNew Year’s plans (spoiler: none)Why the best time to retire is...All that and more on Episode 445 of The Slade and Mayson Show.🎶 Love old-time country music?Check out Sladio, JD’s daily old-time country podcast:https://soundcloud.com/sladio-539214100/🎧 Prefer SoundCloud?https://soundcloud.com/norblits/🛍️ Merch:https://teespring.com/stores/the-slade-and-mayson-show-2🎵 Music by Dano:https://danosongs.com/📱 Follow the show:https://www.facebook.com/sladeandmaysonhttps://twitter.com/SladeAndMayson