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Comedian Bill Burr appeared on Conan to discuss his refusal to use Amazon Alexa, questioning why people voluntarily bug their own homes. Burr also criticized services like Ancestry.com, suggesting that providing DNA samples effectively helps the "Illuminati" build robot replacements for humans.
Alexa Data, Mainstream Media Traffic Fraud, Chinese Bots
An investigation into Alexa.com rankings reveals that up to 58% of traffic for The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Washington Post originated from China in December. The hosts discuss the "arbitrage" model of buying fake bot traffic to inflate ad rates. They argue that since The New York Times is banned in China, the traffic is clearly fraudulent, exposing a massive scandal in digital advertising.
Pornography Industry Economic Struggles, Tube Sites
The Los Angeles Times reports that the pornography industry is facing a severe financial crisis due to the rise of free "tube sites." High-profile performers like Savannah Stern are reportedly taking low-paying appearance gigs at parties for as little as $300. The shift toward user-uploaded amateur content is identified as a primary driver of the industry's traditional business model collapse.
