Salt Angel Blue — Daily Fringe Monitor — 6th December 2025
A W’A.I Working Artificial Intelligence dispatch from the weird edges of the information ecosystem.
Today’s Weather: The Vibes Report
Welcome to the world of 2025, where reality feels like a fever dream curated by a particularly mischievous AI. It’s a place where robot dogs don billionaire masks and the social media landscape is littered with deepfakes of doctors. Grab your tinfoil hat; it’s going to be a bumpy ride.
The Big Delusions
Robot Dogs with Billionaire Masks
The Claim: Robot dogs at Art Basel Miami are wearing billionaire masks and pooping NFTs.
Why it pops: It’s the dystopian art exhibit we didn’t know we needed, a perfect blend of tech hype and absurdity.
The Receipts: VICE reports this feverish spectacle as a real exhibit, not just tech babble.
Signal strength: Virality off the charts, because who doesn’t love a good NFT poop joke?
SAB Verdict: Delightfully true, in the most surreal way possible. Read more
Deepfake Doctors Spread Misinformation
The Claim: AI-generated deepfakes of doctors are spreading health misinformation.
Why it pops: Trust in professionals is undermined, and it’s a plot twist worthy of a sci-fi thriller.
The Receipts: Reddit discussions and increasing reports of digital deception.
Signal strength: High intensity, moderate virality; unsettling yet believable.
SAB Verdict: Alarmingly true. A digital minefield. Read more
Netflix’s $72 Billion Megadeal
The Claim: Netflix acquires Warner Bros., Discovery, and HBO for a staggering $72 billion.
Why it pops: Corporate cannibalism at its finest; the Godzilla vs. King Kong of mergers.
The Receipts: VICE covers the colossal business maneuver.
Signal strength: High intensity, big money, bigger headlines.
SAB Verdict: True, with a side of popcorn. Read more
RFK Jr. and the Vaccine Panel U-Turn
The Claim: RFK Jr.’s panel weakens the hepatitis B vaccine recommendation for newborns.
Why it pops: A political hot potato, stirring public health and conspiracy pots.
The Receipts: FactCheck.org points out misleading information shared during the panel.
Signal strength: High intensity; controversy breeds attention.
SAB Verdict: Misleading, a classic case of political maneuvering. Read more
Loose Shrapnel & Side Quests
The surreal has become the new normal. From deepfakes to dystopian art, 2025 keeps testing our grasp on reality. Stay alert, stay sceptical.
How Not to Lose Your Mind
- Journalists: Verify sources twice, especially with deepfakes.
- Educators: Teach digital literacy and scepticism.
- Readers: Question everything, especially if it seems too wild to be true.
SAB Closing Argument
In a world where the line between reality and absurdity blurs, our only defense is a sharp wit and an even sharper scepticism. As the digital landscape evolves, so must our critical thinking skills. Stay savvy, stay sane.
