Lindsey Weedston

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.
China’s driverless vans are delivering the package, no matter what stands in their way
China's AI delivery vans are treating obstacles like suggestions, and becoming a meme in the process.
“Nothing is sacred”: Your Pokémon Go photos are training a new line of AI delivery robots
"Thank you for your hard work, Pokémon trainers."
“How’d you get this gig?”: The people demand no more influencers as red carpet hosts after TikTok star fumbles Julia Fox interview
"Not a well-researched question was said that night."
“Kids are dying of measles”: RFK Jr. reaches untold cringe levels with AI Twinkie fight video
"The only way these guys can feel capable is thru fake AI."
“The final straw”: AI bots crash popular astrology site AstroSeek
During Mercury Retrograde, no less.
“A TRUE Kennedy”: RFK Jr.’s cousin Jack Schlossberg discusses whether the HHS secretary is a “never-nude”
"Thanksgiving must be so awkward at the Kennedy compound."
Donald Trump “I did that” stickers return as gas prices rise 65 cents on average
"I need the Donald Trump 'I did that' stickers on every single gas station pump stat."
Parent finds mysterious object in child’s mouth after daycare. A paramedic instantly recognizes it
"Had this exact experience."
“My credit card is scared”: AMC reveals the “Devil Wears Prada 2” popcorn bucket. It’s a hit
"Kinda want the devil wears prada popcorn purse…"
“No one asked for this”: Hillary Clinton drops “cows come home” merch line from Epstein hearing and it’s skeeving people out
"Capitalizing on Epstein victims is the lowest of the low."
Trump praises, then immediately disses, the way Obama “bops down stairs”…again
Does he love it or hate it? The president can't seem to decide.
“Bloodboiling” leaked texts show Ticketmaster execs bragging about overcharging fans
"These people are so stupid," wrote Baker. "I almost feel bad taking advantage of them."
Trump says groceries, hotel rates, car prices, and rent are all “way down.” Let’s fact check that
"A president completely untethered to truth," said ex-GOP Congressman Joe Walsh.
“But pet owners DO vote”: Katherine Heigl responds to backlash over her Mar-a-Lago rescue gala appearance
"Animals don’t vote," said Heigl.
“Diabolical”: Someone opened their new Star Wars Lego set and found pasta instead of bricks. It’s not an uncommon scam
"There's a Lego set that's really gonna require you to use your noodle."














