Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made an unfounded claim that the keto diet could cure schizophrenia, while the White House offered a shifting narrative regarding Tulsi Gabbard's involvement in an FBI operation. Meanwhile, Cuba announced a plan to address fuel shortages amid a U.S. blockade, and the rapid growth of AI-driven startups is causing concern in Silicon Valley. These developments highlight a range of issues, from health misinformation to geopolitical tensions and the evolving tech landscape.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserted on Wednesday that the keto diet could cure schizophrenia, a claim experts say overstates preliminary research. Kennedy made the remarks during a tour in Tennessee, promoting his recent overhaul of federal dietary guidelines, which now emphasize fats and proteins over carbohydrates, according to the New York Times. "We now know that the things that you eat are driving mental illness in this country," Kennedy told a crowd at the Tennessee State Capitol, as reported by the New York Times.
The White House faced scrutiny over its evolving account of Tulsi Gabbard's involvement in an FBI operation in Georgia. President Trump stated on Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi wanted Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, to oversee the search of voter rolls, marking the fourth time the administration had altered its story on Gabbard's involvement, according to the New York Times. Gabbard's role has drawn criticism, given that her duties do not typically include on-site involvement in criminal investigations, and the results of Georgia's 2020 election have been a point of contention for Trump.
In Cuba, President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced a plan to address fuel shortages, with the country set to roll out the initiative as early as next week, according to Al Jazeera. The plan includes a focus on solar power generation, as the United States continues to block supplies to the country.
In the tech world, the rapid growth of AI-driven startups is raising concerns. Andreessen Horowitz general partner Jennifer Li warned that some of the "ARR mania" is based on myths, as reported by TechCrunch. Li emphasized that not all annual recurring revenue is created equal, and not all growth is equal either.
Finally, the rise of AI is also impacting social media. According to the BBC, AI-generated content is transforming social media, leading to a backlash. One example cited by the BBC involved an AI-generated image of impoverished children that went viral, highlighting the potential for misleading and emotionally manipulative content.
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