Today's episode explored the intersection of political authority, natural disasters, and digital security threats. Trump's federal intervention in DC highlights tensions between local governance and presidential power, while Turkey's earthquake reminds us of ongoing seismic vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, AI-powered cybercrime and the psychological risks of AI companionship demonstrate how rapidly evolving technologies create new challenges for security and mental health.

Sources:

• BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kzz4m3ll1o
• Reuters: https://reut.rs/4mFaJxJ
• Slashdot: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/08/11/0037258/1m-stolen-in-industrial-scale-crypto-theft-using-ai-generated-code
• Wall Street Journal: https://slashdot.org/story/25/08/10/2023212/wsj-finds-dozens-of-delusional-claims-from-ai-chats-as-companies-scramble-for-a-fix
• TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/10/the-computer-science-dream-has-become-a-nightmare/
• Techmeme: https://www.techmeme.com/250810/p5
• Wall Street Journal: https://www.techmeme.com/250810/p12
• Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/08/10/going-to-be-a-big-week-bitcoin-suddenly-soars-as-crypto-braces-for-massive-price-shocks/

Trump homeless DC, federal takeover, Turkey earthquake, Balikesir, GreedyBear crypto theft, AI-generated malware, ChatGPT delusions, computer science jobs, Apple Siri, Intel Trump meeting, Bitcoin price surge, cryptocurrency volatility

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