AI Chatbots Run Amok (397)

The boys ramp up the show talking about Kendall Jenner's new AI chatbot Billie, brought to you by Meta. Scary? Yes. More to come? Absolutely.

Social media sites have been making changes for years that are hurting traffic to media and brand sites. The latest data will bring chills to your web analytics manager.

At the same time, X is making some ridiculous moves, including rolling out a new "advertising" program, discouraging links in posts, and barring Linda Yaccarino from any more speaking events.

And finally, is Ryan Reynolds responsible for the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce hookup? Find out the truth today.

Rants and raves include more on the writers' and actor's strike and a fresh take from Joe on the movie "Dumb Money".

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This week's links:

The Kendall Jenner Chatbot

Social Media Referrals Going to the Dumpster

X Rolls Out New Ad Format

Musk Hates Outside Links

X CEO Out at Conferences

Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift

Writers' and Actors' Strike Update

Dumb Money Soundtrack

Eddie Bauer Changes Logo

Robert Rose Book Deal

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