In today's edition, we delve into a range of fascinating topics at the intersection of technology and society. Living Inside a Conspiracy Theory: Journalist and conspiracy theory expert Mike Rothschild shares his personal experience of becoming a target of conspiracy theories after his house burned down. His story is part of MIT Technology Review's series "The New Conspiracy Age," examining the impact of conspiracy theories on science and technology. Slime Mold City Planning: A startup called Mireta is exploring how slime mold's biological problem-solving abilities can be translated into algorithms to improve city planning. Researchers believe this could lead to more resilient cities with better transit and reduced congestion. AI and Job Displacement: Entry-level jobs traditionally held by Gen Z, particularly in consultancies, are increasingly being taken over by AI. This development raises questions about the future of work and the need to adapt to a changing job market. Other key stories include:

US officials and corporate executives skipping COP30 climate talks.
The UK considering AI model assessments for CSAM generation.
Google suing Chinese hackers for selling criminal scam software.
The jailing of a major 'cryptoqueen' for defrauding pensioners.
Concerns that carbon capture is being misused.
The UK's plan to use AI to phase out animal testing.
An examination of how ordinary people are using ChatGPT.
A look at how K-pop fans are shaping elections globally by leveraging their digital skills for social change and political advocacy.