On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics:

Frank has been making music. Check him out at: @frankgrubermusic on Instagram and TikTok, or sign up for text alerts on music drops at laylo.com/frankgrubermusic

Your Brain on ChatGPT: MIT Measures the Mental Cost of AI Writing - MIT ran a study with 54 participants writing essays using either their brain, a search engine, or ChatGPT—then tracked brain activity using EEG.

Ram Trucks fires up a near-perfect brand apology ad - CEO Tim Kuniskis apologizes for discontinuing the Hemi V-8—with doughnuts, drifts, and a NASCAR lap.

A Couples Retreat With 3 AI Chatbots and the Humans Who Love Them https://www.wired.com/story/couples-retreat-with-3-ai-chatbots-and-humans-who-love-them-replika-nomi-chatgpt/

Jeff Bezos Wedding - Bezos proposed in 2023 in the south of France with a 30‑carat pink diamond ring valued at $3–5 million

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