Week in Tech: Should Tech Bros Dim the Sun?

Is unplugging from your phone the ultimate luxury? This week, Oz introduces us to the businesses that specialize in “dimming the sun” and Karah introduces us to “LinkedIn Face.” Polymarket’s bets lead to disinformation about Russia’s war with Ukraine. 23andMe reveals secret families — and secret inheritances. And Oz and Karah almost cry over the latest invention from Japan: a human washing machine. Finally, we celebrate ChatGPT’s 3rd birthday (and possible decline) with Axios technology reporter, Megan Morrone.  If you’ve used a chatbot in an unusual or surprising way, send us a 1–2 minute voice note at [email protected]. Additional Reading:  Being hot is now a job requirement - Business Insider  Climate Geoengineering: Dimming the Sun Is a Terrifying New Industry COP30 - Bloomberg   What Really Happened in the Storm Clouds Over Dubai? - Bloomberg  How Unplugging Became Luxury’s Most Valuable Currency - Vogue Business 'Unauthorized' Edit to Ukraine's Frontline Maps Point to Polymarket's War Betting - 404 Media  Japan Launches Human Washing Machine For Public Use After Expo Success -NDTV They Found Relatives on 23andMe and Asked For A Cut of the Inheritance - WSJ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.