Google introduces its new generative AI video model, Veo. TikTok is fighting back, seeking to pause the US ban pending a review from the Supreme Court. A judge is currently blocking the sale of Infowars to The Onion. And Leo and Jeff help Pars decide on the best gifts for a white elephant party.

• Google's new generative AI video model is now available.


• Google introduces A.I. agent that aces 15-day weather forecasts.


• Meet Willow, our state-of-the-art quantum chip.


• Google is suing a federal regulator over supervision of its payment division.


• Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch.


• TikTok seeks to pause US ban pending Supreme Court review.


• Frank McCourt's Project Liberty advances bid for TikTok.


• The Supreme Court must intervene in the TikTok case.


• Bluesky teases paid subscription, Bluesky+, in new mockup.


• Are those drones over New Jersey? Sightings mount, and still no answers.


• Introducing Reddit answers.


• Cloudflare 2024 Year in Review.


• Instagram rolls out 'trial reels' that aren't shown to a creator's followers.


• Infowars sale to The Onion rejected by Federal bankruptcy judge.


• Debanking (and Debunking?)


• YouTube's new auto-dubbing feature is now available for knowledge-focused content.


• The AI We Deserve.


• New KOSA, same as old KOSA, but now with Elon's ignorant endorsement.


• 404 Media objects to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's subpoena to access our reporting.


• Casey Newton: The phony comforts of AI skepticism.


• WordPress parent company must stop blocking WP Engine, judge rules.


• Bluesky stats!


• Advertising is stupid. AI is stupid. The singularity is never.

Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau

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