HOTP today: AI concerns, covering the worst of all news

In the first half hour, I will cover the weekend and Monday morning’s top headlines, and VDC columnist Alison Despathy and I will discuss her latest post warning against the ‘dumbing down’ and energy consumption downsides of AI. In the second half hour, the Media Monday segment, listeners and I will discuss the pros and cons and rights and wrongs of sharing information following fatal accidents.

Vermont School District Redistricting Task Force hearings

These hearings are an opportunity to learn about the Task Force’s work and to share your perspectives and priorities, which will help guide the Task Force as it develops proposals for Vermont’s school district boundaries. These hearings are not for commenting on finalized maps, but your input will inform the Task Force’s work and be included in their report to the legislature.

CLG: Trump admin says U.S. engaged in ‘armed conflict’ with drug smugglers

Israeli navy intercepts boats attempting to break Gaza blockade and arrests activists; Covid jab caused 35% increased risk of thyroid cancer, risk rose to 53% and 68% for lung and prostate cancers respectively – Korean study; NYPD cop on sick leave snuck into Ryder Cup in full tactical gear, claimed he was on Trump security; Rep. Maxine Waters admits Dems forced government shutdown to get ‘health care for everybody’ – including illegal immigrants