The Gargle

194-year-old tortoise scam, AI learning to swear, and more on Meta!

April 9, 2026·31 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On this week's Gargle, Alice is joined by Ria Lina and Allison Spittle as they get into the week's news in science and tech. From a 194-year-old tortoise scam to AI learning from us to swear! Plus the latest on Meta being held accountable. All this and more on this week's episode of The Gargle! Alice Fraser: https://www.patreon.com/AliceFraserRia Lina: https://rialina.com/ Allison Spittle: http://alisonspittle.com/ Subscribe to Realms Unknown - a fantasy, sci-fi and speculative fiction podcast from Alice Fraser and The Bugle!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/news/realms-unknownYou fund what we do!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateProduced by Harry Gordon, with Executive production from Chris Skinner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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