Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, March 23

Get a whiff of this: A recent study analyzed the natural scents of toddlers and teens. Toddlers smell “flowery,” while teen scent has notes of … A.) Cut grass, B.) Cheese, C.) Goat musk or D.) All of the above.

Find the answer here →

📝 Chatbots can’t spell: At least not in the same way you or I do. Their outputs are based on pattern matching, not reading comprehension. And image generators are the least trained in language pattern matching. That explains all the wacky words you see in AI pics. Now you know!

That’s the longest walk to the gate at any U.S. airport. Dulles International has the second-longest trek at 1.62 miles, with Houston’s IAH coming in third at 1.52 miles. That’s one way to stress-test your roller bags.

😤 Nuttin’ good: Viral videos teach kids that eating as little as 2 teaspoons of nutmeg can trigger sensations from mild euphoria to intense delirium that lasts up to 48 hours. The crash? Not pretty. Think facial flushing, rapid heartbeat, dry mouth and hypertension. Parents, check on your kids — and your spice rack.

Just duet: Hearing sounds (like music or voices) from your white noise machine? Don’t freak out — it’s auditory pareidolia. Your brain is trying to make sense of the noise by filling in the gaps with something familiar. Still skeptical? Here’s a quick test: Cover your ears. If the voices stop, you’re fine. If not, check with a doctor.

The Feds are coming: If you watched any drone and augmented reality YouTube tutorials between Jan. 1, 2023, and Jan. 8, 2023, congrats — you might be on a watchlist! Investigators linked a money-laundering suspect dubbed “elonmuskwhm” to these videos and got Google to divulge a list of everyone who watched them. The Feds say it was crucial for the investigation, but I think this sets a dangerous precedent.

🌐 Disconnected: Millions of low-income families could lose internet access when the Affordable Connectivity Program (paywall link) runs out of funds this spring. It offered affordable, fast internet to families for $30 off each month. I’ll keep you updated in case things change.

💻 Tech Cold War: China just banned U.S.-made Intel and AMD processors and Microsoft Windows for government use. They’re moving to “safe and reliable” choices from local companies Huawei and Phytium. How do we get more “self-reliant” with tech here in the USA and not use Communist China chips and gear? That’s a tough one.

That’s just so far — and it’s only according to one investigation. The real number is much higher, I’m sure.

A good start: 49% question the authenticity of political videos, ads and interviews they encounter online. Less promising: Two-thirds couldn’t identify AI-generated images, and 60% couldn’t identify an AI-generated voice. Oof.