cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27168422

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BYD first announced plans for a car plant in Mexico in 2023, along with intentions to make cars in Brazil, Hungary and Indonesia. It said the Mexican plant would create 10,000 jobs and produce 150,000 vehicles a year.

Authorities feared Mexico would gain unrestricted access to BYD’s advanced technology and knowhow, they said, even possibly allowing US access to it. “The commerce ministry’s biggest concern is Mexico’s proximity to the US,” said one of the people.

Beijing is also giving preference to projects in countries that are part of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure development programme, according to the people.

Trump’s team has accused Mexico of being a “back door” for Chinese goods to enter the US duty-free through the USMCA. The Mexican government denies this but has responded to US pressure by placing tariffs on Chinese textiles and launching anti-dumping investigations into steel and aluminium products originating from China. “Mexico’s new government has taken a hostile attitude towards Chinese companies, making the situation even more challenging for BYD,” said the second person.

In November, shortly after Trump’s re-election, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said there was still no “firm” investment proposal from any Chinese company to set up in Mexico, despite BYD having reaffirmed its intent to invest $1bn earlier that month.

“The Mexican government obviously would like to get some of the investments [from China], but [its] trading relationship with the US is a lot more important,” said Gregor Sebastian, a senior analyst at US-based consultancy Rhodium Group.

It doesn’t “make business sense” for BYD to hasten the construction of a production facility in Mexico at the moment, Sebastian added, pointing out that the lack of a robust automotive supply chain would force BYD to import numerous components from China, subjecting them to higher tariffs.

In February last year, Li had said it would select a location for the factory by the end of 2024. BYD reported sales of more than 40,000 vehicles in Mexico last year. It has said it wants to double sales volume and open 30 new dealerships in the country in 2025.

BYD sold 4.3mn EVs and hybrids globally in 2024 and unveiled its “God’s Eye” advanced driving system in February, with plans to install it on its entire model line-up.

Earlier this month, Tesla’s main rival raised $5.6bn in a Hong Kong share sale, with the proceeds expected to help fuel its overseas expansion. But it has suffered a setback with its $1bn development in Brazil, which was delayed in December when the authorities halted construction over workers being subject to “slavery”-like conditions. BYD subsequently fired a Chinese subcontractor.

Alt. Link: https://archive.is/zOnze

BYD first announced plans for a car plant in Mexico in 2023, along with intentions to make cars in Brazil, Hungary and Indonesia. It said the Mexican plant would create 10,000 jobs and produce 150,000 vehicles a year.

Authorities feared Mexico would gain unrestricted access to BYD’s advanced technology and knowhow, they said, even possibly allowing US access to it. “The commerce ministry’s biggest concern is Mexico’s proximity to the US,” said one of the people.

Beijing is also giving preference to projects in countries that are part of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure development programme, according to the people.

Trump’s team has accused Mexico of being a “back door” for Chinese goods to enter the US duty-free through the USMCA. The Mexican government denies this but has responded to US pressure by placing tariffs on Chinese textiles and launching anti-dumping investigations into steel and aluminium products originating from China. “Mexico’s new government has taken a hostile attitude towards Chinese companies, making the situation even more challenging for BYD,” said the second person.

In November, shortly after Trump’s re-election, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said there was still no “firm” investment proposal from any Chinese company to set up in Mexico, despite BYD having reaffirmed its intent to invest $1bn earlier that month.

“The Mexican government obviously would like to get some of the investments [from China], but [its] trading relationship with the US is a lot more important,” said Gregor Sebastian, a senior analyst at US-based consultancy Rhodium Group.

It doesn’t “make business sense” for BYD to hasten the construction of a production facility in Mexico at the moment, Sebastian added, pointing out that the lack of a robust automotive supply chain would force BYD to import numerous components from China, subjecting them to higher tariffs.

In February last year, Li had said it would select a location for the factory by the end of 2024. BYD reported sales of more than 40,000 vehicles in Mexico last year. It has said it wants to double sales volume and open 30 new dealerships in the country in 2025.

BYD sold 4.3mn EVs and hybrids globally in 2024 and unveiled its “God’s Eye” advanced driving system in February, with plans to install it on its entire model line-up.

Earlier this month, Tesla’s main rival raised $5.6bn in a Hong Kong share sale, with the proceeds expected to help fuel its overseas expansion. But it has suffered a setback with its $1bn development in Brazil, which was delayed in December when the authorities halted construction over workers being subject to “slavery”-like conditions. BYD subsequently fired a Chinese subcontractor.

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VIOFO, Wolfbox, PRUVEEO, ROVE R2, RED TIGER, COOLCRAZY, OVAMAN, Miden, ARIFAYZ, and V300. Dash cams compared for performance in daytime, dusk, and at night. There’s a huge difference in performance among the brands!

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This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.

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This YouTube video reviews various dash cams, comparing their performance across different tests. The main goal is to determine which dash cam offers the best value and performance for the price.

Key Points:

• License Plate Readability: The video tests how well each dash cam can read license plates at varying distances. Higher-priced cameras generally performed better, but some budget options surprised with decent performance.
• Moving Image Capture: The cameras were tested for their ability to capture clear images of road signs while driving at 35 mph. Higher frame rates and resolution significantly impacted the results.
• Night Vision: The dash cams were evaluated for their night vision capabilities, focusing on how well they could capture details in low-light conditions. Significant differences in performance were observed.
• Low-Light Conditions (Sunset): The cameras were tested in challenging lighting conditions (facing the setting sun) to assess their ability to handle backlighting. Exposure and image clarity varied greatly.
• Light Box Sign Readability: The final test involved capturing a clear image of a gas station sign with a digital display, assessing the cameras' ability to handle bright lights and reflections.

Highlights:

• Top Performers: The Viofo brand consistently outperformed most other cameras in multiple tests, particularly in low-light and challenging lighting conditions. The Red Tiger and Cool Crazy also performed exceptionally well.
• Price vs. Performance: The video demonstrates that price doesn't always correlate directly with performance. Some budget-friendly options showed surprisingly good results in certain tests.
• Significant Differences: The review highlights significant differences in performance between various dash cams, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration before purchasing.
• Comprehensive Testing: The video conducts a thorough evaluation across multiple scenarios, providing a well-rounded assessment of each dash cam's capabilities.
• Final Rankings: The video concludes with a ranked list of the dash cams based on their overall performance, with the Viofo taking the top spot.

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Dead Prez on the racist US school system. M-1 and stic.man did not have the best time in high school^[[1] https://genius.com/Dead-prez-they-schools-lyrics]

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Substack link: https://chrishedges.substack.com/p/the-purge-of-the-deep-state-and-the-440

This article is read by Eunice Wong, a Juilliard-trained actor, featured on Audible’s list of Best Women Narrators. Her work is on the annual Best Audiobooks lists of the New York Times, Audible, AudioFile, & Library Journal. www.eunicewong.actor

Text Originally posted Feb. 18, 2025^[[1] https://chrishedges.substack.com/p/the-purge-of-the-deep-state-and-the-440]

Chris Hedges: The Purge of the Deep State and the Road to Dictatorship [15:11 | FEB 23 2025 | The Chris Hedges YouTube Channel | https://youtu.be/Z0qesDVvhzY]

Donald Trump’s dismantling of the deep state presages the formation of something far worse.

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ScheerPost is an award-winning, independent news organization that focuses on progressive politics and human rights issues that the mainstream media miss or decline to cover. Founded on the principle of honest reporting and holding those in power to account, we make it our mission to bring our readers the latest cutting-edge news and analysis about these issues. With our original articles written by renowned journalists and reposted articles curated by our award-winning staff, we present our readers with daily content from various perspectives that explain and challenge dominant narratives. Since our inception in March 2020, we’ve been able to maintain our independence through grants and reader donations — we will never erect a paywall — and in the process, our stories have been viewed more than 15 million times by our readers from around the world.

At the helm of ScheerPost are editor Narda Zacchino, former Los Angeles Times reporter, Sacramento Bureau Chief, Orange County edition editor, associate editor and vice president, deputy editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, and senior editor at the Center for Investigative Reporting and Robert Scheer, former Ramparts magazine managing editor, Los Angeles Times national correspondent and columnist and author of 13 books. With a combined 60 years-plus of mainstream journalism experience, they created ScheerPost, which has become an essential internet news outlet. At a time of increasing dominance of billionaire ownership in journalism, they materialized the warning of legendary media critic A.J. Liebling that “Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.” Led by passion for independent journalism and bringing light to the truth, the founders do not take any compensation so all donations can go to site staff and operations.

ScheerPost fills a news media gap by reporting on issues other publications often shy away from or ignore entirely, such as controversial international issues; the threat of nuclear war; economic, racial and gender inequality; criminal justice reform; defense industry profiteering, and important moments in history that textbooks totally ignore. Our journalism is vital to providing an alternative understanding of what is going on in our world today. ScheerPost is committed to raising the voices of those marginalized by mainstream media and amplifying issues suppressed by the most powerful people and organizations in the world.^[[2] https://scheerpost.com/about-us-2/]

“I was playing heroines, but in real life I wasn’t earning a living,” said Shibata, now 60. These days, she also works as a home organizer, helping people de-clutter. “Voice acting as a profession just doesn’t pay,” she said.

Even in a country where a culture of overwork permeates a wide range of businesses, the anime industry is notorious for the grueling hours that workers put in. Animators in their early 20s earn less than 2 million yen ($12,948) a year, according to industry data, compared with over 3 million yen for a person of a similar age living in Tokyo. That’s less than half of what US entry-level animators earn, websites like Glassdoor show. Creative workers also complain of late and uncertain payments.

Some, though, sense change is afoot. A working group for the United Nations Human Rights Council last year called out Japan’s anime industry for its poor treatment of workers, along with cases of sexual violence and harassment in the country’s entertainment business. In a May report, the group referred to “excessively long working hours” and low pay, as well as a disregard for creative workers’ intellectual property rights.

Acknowledging such worries, lawmakers passed a new law that took effect in November to boost protections for freelance workers. Late last month, regulatory officials at Japan’s Fair Trade Commission launched a study on labor practices within the anime industry and invited workers to submit complaints.

Once considered a geeky, so-called otaku obsession, anime is now considered mainstream. In 2020, when the pandemic brought Hollywood production to a halt, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train topped global box office sales at over $470 million. In Japan, around 400 anime titles are now produced for TV and theaters every year, attracting dedicated fans who go on to buy related merchandise. The genre’s popularity among global streaming audiences has also prompted a flurry of acquisitions. Sony, which bought anime streaming service Crunchyroll in 2021, became the largest shareholder of anime publisher Kadokawa Corp. in an alliance announced late last year. Movie producing and distributing company Toho Co. bought US-based anime distributor Gkids Inc. for an undisclosed amount to strengthen the Japanese firm’s US reach.

That later evolved into the current system in which studios work within budgets set by powerful committees of publishers, toymakers and businesses which finance the series and share royalties. Production companies outsource work to small anime studios and voice actors’ agencies, which in turn hire even smaller companies and freelancers. This helps companies work on multiple series at once and mitigate any potential losses. As a result, revenue is spread thinly, and it can take months for compensation to filter through to illustrators and voice actors.

Actors often wait six months or longer to get paid, according to Nobunari Neyoshi, who until last year ran a voice actor agency alongside his sound-production business for a decade. “Violations of subcontracting laws are rampant,” said 47-year-old Neyoshi, adding that sometimes actors don’t get paid at all. He closed his voice-acting business due to poor sales.

Workers are also often employed over the phone or via messaging apps without formal contracts, leaving it unclear how much, or even whether, they’ll get paid. “It’s common across the industry to be asked to start working on something even before any paperwork is done,” said Aina Sugisawa, a 24-year-old trainee at Tokyo-based studio TMS Entertainment Co., part of Sega Sammy Holdings Inc. and known for hit series like Detective Conan.

Unlike in Hollywood where a strike by screenwriters and performers brought movie and TV production to a halt in 2023, the majority of Japanese voice actors and illustrators don’t belong to labor unions. Numako, the former union official, says he’s always struggled to convince colleagues to join him.

The new law on freelancers forces companies to provide written contracts, including details on pay, to all workers. Businesses are now prohibited from demanding extra work without promising additional pay and are also required to pay workers within 60 days. The government is stepping up surveillance, and regulators are also inviting workers to blow the whistle on law-breaking activity.

One underlying problem, industry insiders say, has been the sheer number of people willing to endure poor conditions just to be involved in an art form they’ve loved since childhood. Breaking into the industry is still highly competitive; manga and anime illustrators regularly rank among the top dream professions of school children. Some blame themselves for their lack of financial success: there’s always a more senior job to aspire to. Key frame animators are responsible for drawing crucial images at the start and end of major scenes and earn more than those drawing sequences in between. With skills and experience, they can also move on to better-paid jobs including directors. But such senior roles are few. The field of voice acting can be even more competitive.

Shrinking demographics and technological innovation including AI are also seen bringing change — as well as an existential challenge. Japan Research Institute expects a labor shortage among anime illustrators, estimating their number to decline to roughly 5,600 by 2030 from around 6,200 in 2019. Production studios have already been turning to overseas labor, with Toei Animation sending 70% of its animation work to a branch in the Philippines, even though crucial processes remain in Japan. Many fear that AI will replace jobs, particularly at the entry level, turning away younger artists.

Real change, though, will require workers to act rather than expecting laws to protect them automatically, said Yasunari Yamada, a lawyer with expertise in freelance work. “Freelancers need to recognize that they’re business operators, and take action if they think something’s wrong,” he said.

Some are starting to speak up. Shibata, the voice actor, recently learned that a video game using her voice was reissued a few years ago without paying her royalties. After decades of work under her belt, including key roles in popular series like Saint Seiya, a story about mystical warriors, she complained, prompting the publisher to agree to a payment.

“People have just been clinging to whatever job they get, because if you say something negative you’re put out to pasture,” she said. “Everyone’s been putting up with it.”

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Revolutionary rapper Immortal Technique hops into Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls-Royce for a electrifying video for his song "Rich Man's World (1%)".

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Rich Mans World - Immortal Technique Lyrics | 04:43 | July 29, 2022 | Berserk Man @Berserk_Man | https://odysee.com/@Berserk_Man:0/Rich-Mans-World---Immortal-Technique-Lyrics

Lyrics:

[Hook]

1. You know my CEO, corporate steeze, please
2. Overthrow governments overseas in a breeze
3. Politicians in my pockets for a few hundred G's
4. So if I'm ever in court, my assets'll never freeze

[Hook 2]

1. You know my CEO, corporate steeze, greed
2. I treat countries like the IMF, down on your knees
3. Real gangstas run the world, fuck what you believe
4. I'll cut down a forest while you niggas burnin' some trees
5. I'll get your family murdered for a couple of G's
6. ‘Cause your working class money ain't fuckin' with me
7. You think rappers are rich ‘cause of songs you heard?
8. My labels make the money and haven't rapped a fuckin' word

[Hook 3]

1. You know my CEO, masonic steeze, cheese
2. Only little people pay all these taxes and fees
3. Since you were born, we've controlled what you watch and you read
4. And pretty soon we're gonna own the fuckin' air that you breathe
5. I take what I want, fucker, I don't have to say please
6. I convince you that it's good for you, take it and leave
7. You think presidents are a face of a nation?
8. I put 'em all where they are, end of the conversation^[[1] https://genius.com/Immortal-technique-rich-mans-world-1-lyrics]

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#kendricklamarsuperbowl #sabbysabs #kendricklamarsmessage #fortyacresandamule #serenawilliamscripwalk #kendricklamarssuperbowlmessage #populisttalkshowhosts

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This YouTube video analyzes Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LVII halftime performance, focusing on its underlying message and symbolism. The main topic is the interpretation of Lamar's performance as a commentary on the Black American experience and systemic issues.

Key Points:

• The Performance as a Game: The stage is designed as a PlayStation controller, framing the show as a game representing the challenges faced by Black Americans. The game's progression mirrors the historical and ongoing struggles.
• Uncle Sam as Oppression: Samuel L. Jackson, portraying Uncle Sam, represents the forces of oppression attempting to control and suppress Black culture. His disapproval of certain aspects of the performance symbolizes the systemic constraints placed on Black expression.
• Protest and Solidarity: A protester during the show displayed flags representing Sudan and Palestine, highlighting global injustices and the interconnectedness of struggles for liberation. The protester's subsequent interview emphasizes his faith-based motivation and willingness to face consequences for his actions.
• Musical and Visual Symbolism: The video meticulously breaks down the symbolism within Lamar's song choices, choreography, and stage design. Specific examples include the formation of the American flag by dancers, the use of color-coded sets, and the imagery of a prison yard.
• Call for Reparations: The performance subtly incorporates a call for reparations, referencing the unfulfilled promise of “40 acres and a mule” following the Civil War. This is highlighted through lyrics and visual cues.
• Celebrity Cameos: The appearances of Serena Williams and other figures are interpreted as symbolic gestures, further emphasizing themes of overcoming adversity and achieving success despite systemic obstacles.
• Audience Reception and Impact: The video acknowledges mixed reactions to the performance, contrasting it with previous Super Bowl halftime shows. Despite criticism, the performance achieved record viewership, demonstrating its significant cultural impact.

Highlights:

• Detailed analysis of the symbolism embedded within the performance's choreography, music selection, and stage design.
• Inclusion of the protester's interview, providing context and perspective on his actions.
• Comparison of audience reactions to Lamar's performance with those of previous Super Bowl halftime shows.
• Discussion of the historical context of the “40 acres and a mule” reference and its significance within the performance.
• The revelation that Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show is the most-watched performance ever.

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Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

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With Future & Metro Boomin releasing their album ‘We Don’t Trust You’ being what started the entire 20v1 rap battle between Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky, Metro Boomin, Childish Gambino, Playboi Carti, Lil Yachty (maybe), Travis Scott (maybe), The Weeknd, Rick Ross, and more - which ended in Kendrick dropping his #1 hit record that was also a diss song with ‘Not Like Us’ - the entire world was listening to a song clowning Drake. Kendrick did the unthinkable afterwards, surprise dropping his album ‘GNX’ - announcing ‘The Grand National Tour’ with SZA, and giving us the music video to his now #1 billboard hot 100 hit song ‘squabble up’. Now, the year is done and in 2025, we've seen more craziness in the Drake vs Kendrick rap beef as one of Drake’s biggest defendants - DJ Akademiks is facing backlash. After a weird exchange in a Discord chat, an odd issue with Drake and LeBron James and Chris Blake Griffith, and a slew of beef with rappers in the past like Meek Mill, Nav, Lil Baby, and more - DJ Akademiks is now in a very weird position, and Drake is in a weirder position as while he's touring in Australia, Kendrick is in L.A. at the Grammy Awards and has won every award 'Not Like Us' was nominated for including the main categories like 'Record of the Year' and 'Song of the Year'. Other TDE artists like Doechii and SZA also won awards, and other highlights include Beyonce and The Weeknd. We will break down the whole The Grammy Awards 2025 ceremony.

Artists mentioned include: Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, DJ Akademiks, Lil Baby, Meek Mill, J. Cole, Dr. Dre, Future, 2Pac, Tupac, DMX, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, ASAP Rocky, Doechii, Tyler the Creator, Schoolboy Q, Kai Cent, Roddy Ricch, Adin Ross, Jay Rock, TDE, Drake, 50 Cent, Kai Cent, J. Cole, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Baby, Gunna, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane,Kanye, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Apple Music, Chance the Rapper, Childish Gambino, Future, Playboi Carti, A$AP Rocky, Snoop Dogg, Tyga, Birdman, Steve Lacey, Lil Wayne, Tunechi, Weezy F Baby, Lebron James, Meek Mill, Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, Young Money, Demar Derozan, The Weeknd, Schoolboy Q, Tupac Shakir, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Steve Lacy, Beyonce, 2Pac, The Notorious BIG, Biggie Smalls, Nicki, Tyga, The Game, Travis Scott, The Grammys, Meek Mill, Joe Budden, No Jumper, Adam22, DJ Vlad, and more.

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In this video, Yanis Varoufakis delves into the seismic developments of January 2025, spotlighting the transformative impact of DeepSeek—a groundbreaking Chinese AI company that has sent shockwaves through the global tech and financial landscapes. By releasing free, open-source AI models, DeepSeek has not only disrupted the American stock markets but has also outperformed proprietary giants like OpenAI's GPT-4, challenging the very foundations of the AI industry.

Varoufakis unpacks the far-reaching implications of this upheaval, framing it within the context of techno-feudalism. He critiques the monopolistic "cloud capital" models typified by Amazon's Alexa, contrasting them with the democratizing potential of commodified AI services such as ChatGPT. The discussion extends into the geopolitical arena, analyzing the intensifying tech rivalry between the United States and China and what it signals for the future of global power dynamics.

Timestamps:

1. 00:00 Introduction and Overview
2. 00:11 DeepSeek's Impact on AI and Stock Markets
3. 00:56 The Open Source Revolution
4. 02:35 The Fall of AI Commodities
5. 03:32 Cloud Capital vs. AI Commodities
6. 04:22 Alexa vs. ChatGPT: A Comparison
7. 06:04 The Rise of Techno Feudalism
8. 06:51 The New Cold War: US vs. China
9. 08:26 Conclusion and Future Speculations

#ai #chatgpt #deepseek

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Introduction to Deep Seek

• [Yanis Varoufaki] introduces an end-of-month review for January 2025, highlighting the emergence of Deep Seek, a Chinese AI company.
• Deep Seek has significantly impacted the global AI landscape, leading to a one trillion dollar loss in the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.
• The company is seen as China's response to OpenAI's ChatGPT-4, with models performing comparably to American counterparts.
• Deep Seek offers its services for free, generating revenue by selling services to developers at much lower prices than OpenAI.

Market Disruption and Transition

• The introduction of Deep Seek marks a transition from proprietary to open-source technology in AI.
• Deep Seek's rapid rise to becoming the most downloaded app on the Apple Store has negatively affected the market capitalization of major U.S. tech stocks.
• The video discusses the implications of offering AI services for free and questions the future of techn feudalism.

The Nature of AI Technology

• AI technology was fundamentally open source, with the proprietary nature stemming from the data used for training models.
• The leaked Google memo from 2017 warned that an open-source large language model could outperform proprietary models, foreshadowing Deep Seek's success.
• Deep Seek's approach has disrupted the established AI market by making high-quality AI results accessible to the public at minimal costs.

Impact on American Tech Companies

• Deep Seek's capabilities allow developers to create models that challenge the subscription-based business models of American AI companies.
• The emergence of Deep Seek has led to a devaluation of AI as a commodity, affecting companies like Deeple.
• Despite the challenges faced by AI service providers, cloud capital utilized by major companies remains unaffected.

Cloud Capital versus AI Commodification

• The distinction between cloud capital and commodified AI services is critical for understanding the current tech landscape.
• Alexa is presented as a non-commodified service that modifies user behavior without direct payment, unlike subscription-based services like ChatGPT.
• OpenAI's ChatGPT faces market competition and is vulnerable to disruption from companies like Deep Seek, while Amazon's Alexa operates independently of such competition.

Future Implications and the New Cold War

• The speaker reflects on how Deep Seek's success has altered perceptions of AI capabilities between the U.S. and China.
• The emergence of Deep Seek is compared to the historical Sputnik moment, raising concerns about the future of American technological leadership.
• The tension between American and Chinese cloud capital is seen as a driving force in the new Cold War, with implications for both countries' technological strategies.

Conclusion and Reflection

• The speaker concludes that [technofeudalism] is thriving while traditional capitalism struggles, particularly in the context of AI services.
• The discussion emphasizes the potential for significant changes in government and corporate strategies in response to Deep Seek's disruption.
• The video ends by hinting at the uncertain future of American leadership in AI technology and the broader implications for global power dynamics.

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Dave Chappelle talks about Donald Trump and the Los Angeles fires.

#SNL #DaveChappelle #GloRilla #SNL50

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Introduction and Invitation

• Dave Chappelle greets the audience with enthusiasm, expressing gratitude multiple times as he begins his performance.
• He requests the sound to be adjusted, indicating he cannot hear properly, and thanks the audience again.

Decision to Perform on SNL

• Chappelle shares a personal anecdote about being approached by Lorne Michaels to host Saturday Night Live after the election.
• Initially hesitant about performing, he explains his reluctance due to feeling content with his current success and financial stability.
• After several weeks of persistent requests from Michaels, he decides to set a date for the performance, specifically around January 6th.

Reflections on Recent Events

• Chappelle reflects on the catastrophic events occurring in Los Angeles, expressing his discomfort with the idea of making jokes about such tragedies.
• He shares that many friends in LA lost their homes due to the fires, mentioning specific individuals who were affected.
• He discusses the emotional impact of seeing friends suffer and the mixed reactions from the public regarding the celebrities' misfortunes.

Discussion on Wildfires

• Chappelle notes that the recent wildfires were labeled as the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history, attributing this to the wealth of the affected areas.
• He contrasts the financial implications of wildfires in affluent areas like LA with those in less wealthy regions, emphasizing the disparity.
• He mentions conspiracy theories surrounding the fires, including claims of arson, while acknowledging the various natural factors contributing to the disaster.

Social Commentary on Community Responses

• Chappelle critiques the lack of empathy from some individuals who express satisfaction over the misfortunes of celebrities, illustrating a broader societal issue.
• He emphasizes that many working-class families were also affected by the fires and highlights the unfairness of their situation.
• He humorously references a character named Luigi in relation to the wildfires, discussing the absurdity of his actions and their consequences.

Comments on Donald Trump

• Chappelle shares anecdotes about Donald Trump's controversial statements and actions during his presidency, particularly regarding immigrant communities.
• He reflects on the impact of Trump's comments on Haitian immigrants in Ohio, countering the narrative with facts about their contributions to the community.
• Chappelle expresses his support for the Haitian community by frequenting their restaurant to show solidarity during a difficult time.

Cultural Observations and Humor

• Chappelle humorously discusses the perception of fame and the challenges that come with it, likening it to a dangerous situation where one must maintain a facade of happiness.
• He shares his feelings of exclusion from Hollywood parties, using humor to convey his surprise at not being invited to certain events.
• He makes light of the situation by joking about the absurdity of discovering such parties existed without his knowledge.

Reflections on Aging and Life Choices

• Chappelle discusses the inevitability of aging and the societal perceptions surrounding it, particularly in relation to maintaining a youthful appearance.
• He humorously critiques the idea of excessive use of baby oil as a metaphor for an inability to let go of youthful habits.
• He emphasizes that while aging is a natural process, one's choices and lifestyle can significantly affect how they are perceived.

Conclusion and Call for Empathy

• Chappelle concludes with remarks on the political landscape, specifically referencing Donald Trump's impending return to the presidency.
• He reflects on Jimmy Carter's legacy and his courageous actions during his presidency, contrasting them with contemporary political figures.
• He urges the audience to remember their humanity and to have empathy for displaced individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.