Electrical engineer and AI ethicist Azariah Cole-Shephard breaks down what we need to know about AI art generation apps like Lensa 

Electrical engineer and AI ethicist Azariah Cole-Shephard breaks down what we need to know about AI art generation apps like Lensa

Marginalized voices have always been at the forefront of the internet, yet our stories often go overlooked. Bridget Todd chronicles our experiences online, and the ways marginalized voices have shaped the internet from the very beginning. We need monuments to all of the identities that make being online what it is. So let’s build them.

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What is with those AI images all over Facebook right now?

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Bridget and Mike had conflicting and surprisingly strong feelings about self checkout machines. And it turns out, listeners do, too! We got more emails about this seemingly low stakes topic than any other. Why did this touch a nerve?! We don’t know but there’s something there, and we’re here for it. We read some listener emails, which make great points for and against. Are these machines dystopian symbols of our crumbling social connectedness? Or are they convenient devices for buying groceries, and maybe the real dystopian symbols were the capitalist overlords we met along the way? You be the judge!

Self-Checkouts Often Inaccessible to DisabledShoppers:  https://foodinstitute.com/focus/self-checkout-often-inaccessible-to-disabled-shoppers/

LA Times report on self checkouts and loneliness (paywalled):https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-08-28/some-skip-self-checkout-to-combat-loneliness-build-human-connection

TikTok Lawyer explains why you should avoid using self-checkouts instores:https://scoop.upworthy.com/lawyer-explains-why-you-should-avoid-using-self-checkouts-in-stores-576190-576190-576190-576190

Washington Post piece: Dear grocery store owners: I don’t work for you!https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/10/31/rick-reilly-self-checkout-rebellion/

Walmart reveals it's tracking checkout theft with AI-powered cameras in 1,000 stores:https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-tracks-theft-with-computer-vision-1000-stores-2019-6

Feeling lonely? Too many of us are. Here’s what our supermarkets can do to help:https://theconversation.com/feeling-lonely-too-many-of-us-are-heres-what-our-supermarkets-can-do-to-help-211126 

Bridget and Mike had conflicting and surprisingly strong feelings about self checkout machines. And it turns out, listeners do, too! We got more emails about this seemingly low stakes topic than any other. Why did this touch a nerve?! We don&rsquo;t know but there&rsquo;s something there, and we&rsquo;re here for it. We read some listener emails, which make great points for and against. Are these machines dystopian symbols of our crumbling social connectedness? Or are they convenient devices for buying groceries, and maybe the real dystopian symbols were the capitalist overlords we met along the way? You be the judge!
Self-Checkouts Often Inaccessible to Disabled Shoppers: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodinstitute.com%2Ffocus%2Fself-checkout-often-inaccessible-to-disabled-shoppers%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctariharrison%40iheartmedia.com%7C3461e8f90bed44b876e008dc1c9877a9%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638416688390540847%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=y8dstbdqbhnPcEwaCe9KVYsuE5Mf3NYj15BqvUTVCFw%3D&amp;reserved=0">&nbsp;https://foodinstitute.com/focus/self-checkout-often-inaccessible-to-disabled-shoppers/</a>
LA Times report on self checkouts and loneliness (paywalled):<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.latimes.com%2Fbusiness%2Fstory%2F2023-08-28%2Fsome-skip-self-checkout-to-combat-loneliness-build-human-connection&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctariharrison%40iheartmedia.com%7C3461e8f90bed44b876e008dc1c9877a9%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638416688390552467%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=nFirDxoEtIlFz9abOBnke4CWIBLFeuSoSGOEwTaoWgQ%3D&amp;reserved=0"> https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-08-28/some-skip-self-checkout-to-combat-loneliness-build-human-connection</a>
TikTok Lawyer explains why you should avoid using self-checkouts in stores: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fscoop.upworthy.com%2Flawyer-explains-why-you-should-avoid-using-self-checkouts-in-stores-576190-576190-576190-576190&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctariharrison%40iheartmedia.com%7C3461e8f90bed44b876e008dc1c9877a9%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638416688390560216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VKRWhSoCgjK287um85dTvoys%2F7KAnb%2B1FNO0h0wq%2Ffc%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://scoop.upworthy.com/lawyer-explains-why-you-should-avoid-using-self-checkouts-in-stores-576190-576190-576190-576190</a>
Washington Post piece: Dear grocery store owners: I don&rsquo;t work for you! <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonpost.com%2Fopinions%2F2022%2F10%2F31%2Frick-reilly-self-checkout-rebellion%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctariharrison%40iheartmedia.com%7C3461e8f90bed44b876e008dc1c9877a9%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638416688390566814%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Me4%2BZyJ5xtCY73pTEuYE50kpvsKIgMUmspD9GZUminQ%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/10/31/rick-reilly-self-checkout-rebellion/</a>
Walmart reveals it's tracking checkout theft with AI-powered cameras in 1,000 stores: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.businessinsider.com%2Fwalmart-tracks-theft-with-computer-vision-1000-stores-2019-6&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctariharrison%40iheartmedia.com%7C3461e8f90bed44b876e008dc1c9877a9%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638416688390572868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=l4IDlCR8jZmt2pHRIOn1v125g3R77eCdn2hlhkvYZbI%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-tracks-theft-with-computer-vision-1000-stores-2019-6</a>
Feeling lonely? Too many of us are. Here&rsquo;s what our supermarkets can do to help: <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheconversation.com%2Ffeeling-lonely-too-many-of-us-are-heres-what-our-supermarkets-can-do-to-help-211126&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctariharrison%40iheartmedia.com%7C3461e8f90bed44b876e008dc1c9877a9%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638416688390578577%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iSpL2Sxz95lGGh1A4DLSy1%2BqQbNouJAAInffxcSyemA%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://theconversation.com/feeling-lonely-too-many-of-us-are-heres-what-our-supermarkets-can-do-to-help-211126</a>&nbsp;

Why We’re Fighting About Self Checkout – Best of TANGOTI

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After Diddy’s acquittal, social media decided it needed a villain. And who better than a random woman?! Through a case of mistaken identity, digital marketing strategist and former journalist Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh, who had nothing to do with the trial, became the target of viral accusations and lies. 

In this episode, Wynter tells her story of how misinformation, speculation, and Internet outrage collided in real time to pull her into a social media storm, and she breaks down what it means for our broader digital media landscape.

Follow Wynter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wynter

Let us know what you think by emailing hello@tangoti.com or leaving a comment on Spotify. 

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After Diddy&rsquo;s acquittal, social media decided it needed a villain. And who better than a random woman?! Through a case of mistaken identity, digital marketing strategist and former journalist Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh, who had nothing to do with the trial, became the target of viral accusations and lies.&nbsp;
In this episode, Wynter tells her story of how misinformation, speculation, and Internet outrage collided in real time to pull her into a social media storm, and she breaks down what it means for our broader digital media landscape.
Follow Wynter on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wynter">https://www.instagram.com/wynter</a>
Let us know what you think by emailing <a href="mailto:hello@tangoti.com">hello@tangoti.com</a> or leaving a comment on Spotify.&nbsp;
Follow Bridget and TANGOTI on social media!&nbsp; ||&nbsp; instagram.com/bridgetmarieindc/ || tiktok.com/@bridgetmarieindc ||&nbsp; youtube.com/@ThereAreNoGirlsOnTheInternet || bsky.app/profile/tangoti.bsky.social
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Diddy was acquitted of his most serious charges. The Internet blamed a woman who had nothing to do with it. 

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Bridget and Producer Mike cover the week's tech news that you might have missed in this final News Roundup of 2025.

Vanity Fair Goes to the White House, takes some unflattering photos https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/vanity-fair-goes-to-the-white-house-trump-2-edition

Washington Post releases an AI-generated podcast. It's filled with errors and hallucinations. https://www.semafor.com/article/12/11/2025/washington-posts-ai-generated-podcasts-rife-with-errors-fictional-quotes

Meta arbitrarily shuts down hundreds of accounts over reproductive and queer content. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/dec/11/meta-shuts-down-global-accounts-linked-to-abortion-advice-and-queer-content 

Tennessee man jailed for 37 days for refusing to take down a Facebook post critical of Trump in the days after Charlie Kirk's assassination. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2025/09/23/tennessee-larry-bushart-arrest-charlie-kirk/86313013007/

Bridget loves the new Netflix show Heated Rivalry, which bucks the trend of "casual viewing" in streaming. hfilm.com/2043077/canada-heated-rivalry-destroys-worst-trend-american-streaming-tv/

If you’re listening on Spotify, you can leave a comment there to let us know what you thought about these stories, or email us at hello@tangoti.com

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Bridget and Producer Mike cover the week's tech news that you might have missed in this final News Roundup of 2025.
Vanity Fair Goes to the White House, takes some unflattering photos <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/vanity-fair-goes-to-the-white-house-trump-2-edition">https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/vanity-fair-goes-to-the-white-house-trump-2-edition</a>
Washington Post releases an AI-generated podcast. It's filled with errors and hallucinations. <a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/12/11/2025/washington-posts-ai-generated-podcasts-rife-with-errors-fictional-quotes">https://www.semafor.com/article/12/11/2025/washington-posts-ai-generated-podcasts-rife-with-errors-fictional-quotes</a>
Meta arbitrarily shuts down hundreds of accounts over reproductive and queer content. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/dec/11/meta-shuts-down-global-accounts-linked-to-abortion-advice-and-queer-content">https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/dec/11/meta-shuts-down-global-accounts-linked-to-abortion-advice-and-queer-content</a>&nbsp;
Tennessee man jailed for 37 days for refusing to take down a Facebook post critical of Trump in the days after Charlie Kirk's assassination. <a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2025/09/23/tennessee-larry-bushart-arrest-charlie-kirk/86313013007/">https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2025/09/23/tennessee-larry-bushart-arrest-charlie-kirk/86313013007/</a>
Bridget loves the new Netflix show Heated Rivalry, which bucks the trend of "casual viewing" in streaming. <a href="http://hfilm.com/2043077/canada-heated-rivalry-destroys-worst-trend-american-streaming-tv/">hfilm.com/2043077/canada-heated-rivalry-destroys-worst-trend-american-streaming-tv/</a>
If you&rsquo;re listening on Spotify, you can leave a comment there to let us know what you thought about these stories, or email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hello@tangoti.com">hello@tangoti.com</a>
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Karoline Leavit’s lip filler in Vanity Fair; Man Arrested for Charlie Kirk Meme; Heated Rivalry; WaPo AI slop  – NEWS ROUNDUP

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What is with those AI images all over Facebook right now?

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