Meta is building a creepy AI clone of Mark Zuckerberg to chat with staff: report

Meta staffers will soon have the option of chatting with a creepy-sounding virtual clone of CEO Mark Zuckerberg, according to a report published Monday. The AI-powered Zuck will be a “photorealistic” 3D copy of the eccentric executive and is being trained to recreate his mannerisms, tone and even voice, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The 41-year-old billionaire is said to be personally involved in building his AI doppelganger, which will be able to spout his publicly available statements and “his own recent thinking on company strategies,” according to the FT. The project’s goal is reportedly…

Top Trump official roasts gloating California gov. candidate after Swalwell exit

One of the Department of Justice’s top prosecutors took a shot at California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter for boasting about a glowing endorsement she received after the emergence of bombshell sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon reshared a post from Porter in which the…

Sperm quality may change with the seasons, study finds

A new study suggests that human sperm quality follows a seasonal pattern, peaking in the summer and dipping in the winter.The research, published Feb. 21 in the journal Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, analyzed semen samples from more than 15,000 sperm donors in Denmark and the U.S., specifically the state of…

Judge dismisses B Trump lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter report

A Miami federal judge dismissed President Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit against the Wall Street Journal Monday over a bombshell story about a lewd letter he purportedly sent to late sex predator Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday. US District Judge Darrin Gayles concluded that Trump’s legal team had “not…

NBA championship odds: Thunder in pole position entering the playoffs

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. We’ve gone the full 82, and now the real fun begins. The NBA Play-In Tournament will tip this week as an appetizer to the NBA Playoffs…

NHL Stanley Cup futures: Be wary of heavy favorites entering the playoffs

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Colorado Avalanche have essentially spent the entire regular season atop the betting board. The Avs were one of a handful of teams, along…

Doctors expose ‘buffalo hump’ as potential sign of hidden health conditions

A fatty bulge at the base of the neck — commonly known as a “buffalo hump” — isn’t always just a cosmetic concern, as experts say it can sometimes signal an underlying condition. As more Americans grapple with poor posture, obesity and chronic conditions requiring long-term medications, experts warn that these…

Warriors fall to Clippers in preview of NBA play-in matchup

Steve Kerr said it himself. There wasn’t much for either team to glean from Sunday night’s regular-season finale between the Warriors and Clippers. The teams will meet again with far higher stakes in three days, meaning neither coach wanted to show his hand in a 115-110 loss to LA. “Wednesday…

Surprising new way cigarettes are harmful — and not just to smokers

One more reason to kick butts. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in the US, according to the CDC, causing everything from cancer to lung disease to heart disease. Second hand smoke, too, has serious risks — as does the lesser-known thirdhand smoke, which clings to surfaces and…

Michael Irvin’s wild cocaine denial after viral Miami sideline outbursts

Michael Irvin said his phone was blowing up with messages letting him know that some thought he was high on cocaine during the national championship game Monday. The Dallas Cowboy legendary wide receiver, who is a proud Hurricanes alum, was trolled over his “belt-to-ass” celebration and sideline antics as Miami’s…

Chocolate Hills: The color-changing mounds in the Philippines that inspired legends of mud-slinging giants

QUICK FACTSName: Chocolate HillsLocation: Bohol, PhilippinesCoordinates: 9.8297, 124.1396Why it’s incredible: The hills change color with the seasons, inspiring legends that giants formed the mounds from mud.The Chocolate Hills are a formation made of 1,776 limestone, grass-covered mounds in the Philippines.This landscape is lush green during the rainy season from February…

Fernando Mendoza makes 2026 NFL Draft decision with Raiders implications

Fernando Mendoza needs to update his LinkedIn profile. The Indiana quarterback declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday morning, days after leading the Hoosiers to the national championship. Mendoza seems destined to be the No. 1 pick by the Raiders in the draft after throwing for 3,535 yards and…

How to choose the best dehumidifier for your home this season

The main purpose of a dehumidifier is to draw in damp air, remove excess moisture and release drier air into the room. Sounds simple enough, so surely you just go for the one that removes the most water per day according to the label, right?Well, unfortunately, as with most things,…

Everything Grimes Has Said About Raising Kids With Elon Musk

Elon Musk and Grimes are the first to admit their relationship was unique. “There’s no real word for it,” Grimes (born Claire Elise Boucher) told Vanity Fair in March 2022. “I would probably refer to him as my boyfriend, but we’re very fluid. We live in separate houses. We’re best…

Why NYC and Silicon Alley will lead the AI boom

It’s been 30 years since the creation of the so-called Silicon Alley — the nickname given Flatiron and Union Square where the original tech scene emerged during the ’90s dot-com boom — and the investors have never been more bullish about NYC’s prospects.  Despite Mayor Zohran Mamdani in City Hall…

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