Ask A Genius 1389: James Comey Tweet Backlash, Walmart–OpenAI Partnership, and the Rising Trade-Off of AI Agency

Rick Rosner critiques political manipulation surrounding James Comey's "86 47" tweet, debunking claims of incitement. Meanwhile, Walmart teams up with OpenAI’s Operator model to create AI-powered shopping assistants. Scott Douglas Jacobsen and Rosner explore the societal shift toward algorithmic decision-making, raising concerns about convenience, agency, and declining cognitive engagement.