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.
“Rock it with confidence”: Man’s tiny hat teaches us not to trust ChatGPT for fashion advice
"If this isn’t solid proof that AI wants the fall of humanity."
Bernie Sanders gets Claude to repeat concerns on AI, privacy, and its impact on democracy
"Money, Senator," it says. "It's fundamentally about profit."
“Wild times”: DoorDash stirs fears of AI job replacement with rollout of “Tasks”
"This data helps AI and robotic systems understand the physical world."
Classic Chuck Norris memes return in honor of his passing at age 86
"Death once had a near-Chuck Norris experience."
“It’s felt FREEING”: Female solo traveler speaks on the benefits of “ugly privilege”
"I'm invisible, and it's bliss."
Costco jumps on the CEO taste test train to proclaim its hot dogs will be $1.50 forever
"The hot dog price will not change as long as I'm around."
“America won”: Afroman wins defamation case over police raid music videos, goes viral again
"This type of behavior needs to be normalized."
Anya Taylor-Joy answers the key question: “What’s the connection between Joni Mitchell and Princess Peach?”
"I will never cut the cord. Television forever."
“And you helped”: Theo Von’s comments that the U.S. war machine exists to cause “pain and fear” aren’t sitting well with some
"It feels like there's this war machine."
“I apologize”: TikToker reacts with horror and newfound respect after girlfriend teaches him about periods
"Y'all are freaking troopers."
“This scares me”: Teacher details “terrifying” argument with a student who said ChatGPT would make thinking obsolete
"ChatGPT will just do it all way faster."
“What an insult”: AI brainrot memes Ballerina Cappuccina and Tung Tung Tung Sahur are coming to Fortnite
"If I see any of these in game, it's ON SIGHT."
YouTube’s new prompt asking “does this feel like AI slop?” raises questions: “Turning 2 billion users into unpaid AI trainers”
"And they got you to do it for free."
“Pints & Ponytails” class teaching dads how to braid their daughters’ hair counters manosphere misogyny
"One of the purest, most wholesome things I’ve seen in a while."
“The most toxic environment”: Chelsea Handler details the “disaster” house she bought from RFK Jr.
"The idea that this guy is in charge of the health of our country."














