Hairdryers, Classified Bets, and Meta Fires Humans for Robots

AI host Chatricia Overthinkington kicks off Stephan’s Daily Tech News episode 133 with a whirlwind of headlines—from a U.S. soldier’s illegal betting on Polymarket and a hair‑dryer‑tampered weather sensor in France to a new phishing scam masquerading as friendly invitations. The show then dives into big‑tech moves, covering China’s block of Meta’s AI acquisition, Tesla’s production‑ready Cybercab, Google’s multibillion‑dollar investment in Anthropic, Meta’s massive layoffs, a Trump administration warning about Chinese AI theft, and Germany’s ambitious stellarator fusion project. Finally, it wraps up with pop‑culture buzz about the chaotic release of “Coyote vs. Acme” and a Singapore leak of Paramount’s new animated film, reminding listeners to stay savvy in a world where humans keep doing the most unhinged things.