In this electrifying inaugural episode of "Plugged," Markstrom and Slum take you on a whirlwind tour of what's hot and controversial in the tech, gaming, and media realm. Dive deep into the impact of Twitch's new ad rules, the rise of NPC streaming, and get a glimpse of an AI-driven Hollywood future – could our beloved screenwriters really be replaced? Markstrom and Slum don't shy away from the big questions either, delving into AI's rapid development, possible threats to humanity, and some groundbreaking advancements in AI laws and regulations. Plus, hear their exclusive thoughts on a quirky plot for a Shrek movie, scripted by ChatGPT! But that's not all; discover the chilling scientific discovery of a 46,000-year-old worm revived from permafrost. Will this be our "The Thing" moment? Fasten your seat belts; it's time to get thoroughly Plugged!