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Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Bono recalls how his godson quit MMA over Conor McGregor
U2 lead singer Bono recounted an amusing story on how his godson quit MMA to become a doctor on a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience. The podcast, hosted by the eponymous media personality and UFC commentator, is known for its wide range of guests, including Donald Trump in the run-up to the 2024 US presidential election. The Project RED co-founder was Rogan's guest last week and produced an anecdote on his godson's fledgling MMA career. He used to spar with his childhood friend and musician Guggi, whose son is Bono's godson. He had Rogan rolling with the story, saying 'And [Guggi] just really went into — his obsession became mixed martial arts. So he wants his kids, they're going down to the gym. And then my godson, his name is Noah. And he comes — and this is not a joke. This is not a joke. 'So Guggi, my mate since I'm three years old, comes up and he goes, '[Guggi's son] wants to give up fighting, cage-fighting.' And I said, 'Oh. That's okay.' I said, 'What does he want to do?' He goes, 'He wants to be a doctor.'' 'I said, 'Why did he give up?' He said, 'He's down at the gym. He said, 'I can't even beat the best guy at the gym. If I can't beat the best guy in the gym, there's no point in me having a big career.' 'He said the best guy in the gym was Conor McGregor, and he was a few years older. And then two of his other kids are fighters now.' Quite a foe to come up against in your local gym! It looks like it won't be a Sunday Bloody Sunday for Noah, as he seems to have made a career out of stopping injuries instead of inflicting them.
Business Insider
10-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Mark Zuckerberg says AI could soon do the work of some engineers at Meta. Here's how AI is shaking up other Big Tech firms.
Mark Zuckerberg said today's founders and entrepreneurs should take advantage of the technology he couldn't when he was building Facebook two decades ago. "If you were starting whatever you're starting 20 years ago, you would have had to have built up all these different competencies inside your company, and now there are just great platforms to do it," the Meta CEO said said at the Stripe Sessions conference this week. Zuckerberg says using technologies like AI can help today's founders "focus on the core idea" of a company. "I think that this is just going to lead to much better quality stuff that gets created around the world because now you're just being able to have these, like, very small talent-dense teams that are, like, passionate about an idea," Zuckerberg said. Replacing the 'midlevel engineer' Zuckerberg has talked about the effect of AI on much larger companies, including Meta, on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast in January. "Probably in 2025, we at Meta, as well as the other companies that are basically working on this, are going to have an AI that can effectively be a sort of midlevel engineer that you have at your company that can write code," he said. Of course, LLMs have been known to have troubling hallucinations at times, and companies could see negative repercussions from hollowing out their mid-level engineer ranks. "Ease of use is a double-edged sword," Harry Law, an AI researcher at the University of Cambridge, previously told BI. "Beginners can make fast progress, but it might prevent them from learning about system architecture or performance." Using AI too extensively in coding could also make scaling or debugging difficult, he warned. "Security vulnerabilities may also slip through without proper code review," he said. Still, companies are finding ways to charge ahead with AI Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan said in a CNBC interview in March that "vibe coding" will help startups stay leaner by allowing smaller teams of engineers to produce work that would otherwise take a team of 50 to 100 developers. "I mean, the wild thing is people are getting to a million dollars to 10 million dollars a year revenue with under 10 people, and that's really never happened before in early stage venture," he said. "You can just talk to the large language models and they will code entire apps," Tan continued. "You don't have to hire someone to do it." Vibe coding, the hot new buzzword in the valley, was coined by OpenAI cofounder Andrej Karpathy in a post on X in February. "There's a new kind of coding I call 'vibe coding,' where you fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that the code even exists," Karpathy wrote in his post. "I'm building a project or webapp, but it's not really coding — I just see stuff, say stuff, run stuff, and copy paste stuff, and it mostly works." Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke recently told managers that before asking to hire someone new, they must prove AI couldn't do the job better alone. In March, Anthropic cofounder and CEO Dario Amodei said AI could be "writing essentially all of the code" in 12 months' time. Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in the company's third-quarter earnings call in October that more than 25% of the new code created at the company is generated by AI and then checked by employees. Pichai said using AI to code boosted the company's "productivity and efficiency." "This helps our engineers do more and move faster," Pichai said. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in early February that he expected software engineering would look "very different" at the end of 2025. The use of AI at large tech companies to aid, expedite, or outright do their employees' work dovetails with the industry's growing focus on efficiency in recent years. Zuckerberg proclaimed 2023 a "year of efficiency" for the company, which has seen several rounds of mass layoffs in recent years. Several of its peers have also slashed thousands of jobs as they focus on flattening their organizational structures and pushing out their "lowest performers."
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Science
- Daily Mail
Joe Rogan left in awe as CIA scientist reveals exact number of crashed UFOs the US has
A former CIA scientist left Joe Rogan in awe after claiming to know the amount of secret alien tech in America's possession. Dr Hal Puthoff, a physicist and electrical engineer who worked on the government's psychic spy and UFO research programs, revealed on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast that the US military has recovered more than 10 crashed UFOs since the 1940s. The 88-year-old, who was briefly connected to the Church of Scientology and has openly discussed his belief in the existence of extraterrestrials, was the former project leader for the CIA's remote viewing program - which taught mentally gifted individuals how to psychically see distant objects and targets with their minds. He added that even more of these 'non-human craft' have allegedly been recovered by other nations in isolated deserts and from the oceans around the world, with more possibly hiding out in alien bases underwater or near quite mountain ranges. However, not all of the recovered ships were crashed wrecks. Puthoff said that perfectly intact UFOs have just been left 'as donations' for humans around the globe to find and learn from. 'Some of them are donations to help us accelerate our forward motion,' Puthoff told Rogan on Thursday. 'They donate something here, something in China, something in Russia, and see who is best at moving forward just as part of their ISR [intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance] evaluation of us,' he added. Despite the growing call for the government to disclose what they know, the scientist said he worked on a secret project that has convinced US officials to never reveal the existence of aliens to the public. Puthoff is renowned for his contributions to laser physics, psychology, and energy research. In the 1970s and 1980s, Puthoff co-founded and directed the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and CIA-funded remote viewing program, investigating psychic phenomena for intelligence purposes. The program, part of the Stargate Project, studied 'psychic spies' like Uri Geller and Ingo Swann as the US intelligence community gathered information on the Soviets during the Cold War. Puthoff said that work made him a household name inside government circles, putting him of the list of experts to call when top-secret projects needed advising - including research into UFOS and recovered alien technology. He noted that the recovery of crashed UFOs goes back decades, with the 1947 Roswell crash in New Mexico still being one of the most famous cases. 'I think it was a true non-human intelligence craft that crashed,' the former government scientist said on the podcast. Puthoff noted that one of his colleagues, Dr Eric Davis, spoke to the commander of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, where the debris from the Roswell incident was allegedly flown - and they confirmed that the crash really happened. 'They say it was the real deal, that this was a real unidentifiable crash and these materials were really, really from out someplace,' Puthoff said. Dr Davis, a physicist who has been a consultant for the Pentagon's UFO program since 2007, also spoke about crashed alien ships at a congressional hearing on Thursday. Davis said publicly that the Defense Department had been operating a secret program to recover crashed UFOs since the presidency of Dwight Eisenhower in the 1950s. All of this activity, Davis said, was being done without congressional oversight or approval, with project code names regularly changing every few years to cover up the Defense Department's actions. As for what the government has discovered from what they've found inside these craft, Puthoff revealed that he's still sworn to secrecy. 'Did anything come out of that analysis?' Rogan asked about the UFO debris from Roswell. 'Not that the public would hear about,' Puthoff revealed. 'Not that I could disclose.' The scientist added that the level of secrecy within the US government when it comes to the study of crashed UFO technology has become 'really obscene.' According to Puthoff, there are people working on these top-secret projects that can't even tell the researcher sitting right next to them what they're working on and vice versa. He did tell Rogan that 'We have data about crashes in other countries. So it's really clear that we're not the only ones on the planet.' Puthoff noted that he and his colleagues, including revered UFO expert Jacques Vallée, suspect that these craft could have arrived on Earth up to 3,000 years ago and are now hiding in mountain bases or under the ocean. However, another theory claims that UFOs originate from a race of advanced humans who trace their ancestry back to the mythical city of Atlantis and are now hiding from present day humans. Despite Puthoff's revelations, he said that the public should not expect a shocking announcement about the existence of aliens or UFOs from the US government. In 2004, Puthoff was recruited by Navy officials to take part in a secret project in Washington DC that he claims has convinced the country's leaders to never reveal what they know about extraterrestrials. The physicist was part of a large group of scientific experts, former intelligence agents, and military officials who were given the unique problem to deal with. Government officials told the group that the US, China, and Russia had obtained an extraterrestrial craft. There was proof of a crash and bodies were recovered. Officials didn't clarify if this was a hypothetical situation or real, but they asked the group to examine all the ways releasing this information to the public could positively or negatively affect society. Puthoff said his group came up with around 60 different items, ranging from the stock market to religions, that might be affected by the disclosure of alien life. 'We had to go give it a score from plus 9 to minus 9 as to how intense the effect would be and whether it's positive or negative,' the scientist explained. It turned out that Puthoff's group and every other group in the secret project came back with the same result, telling the public would ultimately have a negative impact on society. One of their examples Puthoff's team came up with was the government giving UFO technology to one company but not one of their competitors. Years later, the company who benefited from working with alien technology is thriving while the other business went bankrupt. The scientist said the government going public with the news about UFOs would inevitably lead to these bankrupt companies suing anyone who benefitted from the access to UFO tech. 'So the outcome of that exercise was, if you're thinking about disclosure, forget it,' Puthoff declared.
News.com.au
30-04-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou allegedly ‘involved' in fatal crash killing girl, aged 17
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is alleged to have been involved in a fatal road incident in his native Cameroon. According to reports, a 17-year-old girl in the Omnisports District of Yaounde passed away as a result of a collision with a motorcycle-riding Ngannou. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Cameroonian outlets Lebledparle and ActuCameroun reported that the victim suffered severe injuries to her arm and leg. She was rushed to the hospital by Ngannou but was unable to recover from her fatal injuries, tragically passing at the Yaounde General Hospital. Ngannou, 38, is said to be 'devastated' by the fatal crash, The Sun reports. It's claimed the Professional Fighters League Super Fights Heavyweight Champion, who has yet to issue a statement on the accident, paid for the victim's 'medical expenses.' SunSport has reached out to Ngannou's representatives for comment. The crash is the latest tragic incident involving the pride of Cameroon, who entered the boxing world in October 2023 and March 2024 for showdowns with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Last April, it was announced that Ngannou's 15-month-old son, Kobe, had sadly passed away. 'The Predator' heartbreakingly opened up on Kobe's death during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. He said: 'Kobe had some malformation on his brain, which is something that we didn't know. 'He passed out twice. The first time was in Cameroon, we took him to the hospital. They didn't find anything. 'The second time was in [Saudi Arabia], we took him to the hospital. They ran a lot of exams, they didn't do anything. 'They did the EEG, they didn't do the [CAT] scan or MRI, because according to them, their conclusion was that he had a swollen lung. 'That is what was pressing his chest and stopping him from breathing and it created that thing. 'After all those exams, they gave him some medicine, that he's going to be OK. 'Nothing to worry about. Because at first, they even thought about asthma. 'They gave, like, a ventilator, and then afterwards, after some research they took it out. It [made me] confident.' Ngannou tried to call his family for updates on his son's condition after leaving Cameroon for a Dubai training camp but was unable to get through. He continued: 'I tried to call, I wanted to talk to him and I was on the bike. 'I called his mom and his mom didn't pick up the phone. 'I'm like, 'After I'm done, I'm going to go take my shower, lay in bed and call him.' 'Thirty minutes after, I was on the leg machine, my phone rang and it was my little brother. 'He said, 'Bro, things are not going well here.' I'm like, 'What is it?' '[He said,] 'Kobe, he passed out, he's not breathing, we are at the hospital, they kicked me out from the room.' 'I'm like, 'What's happening? As we are talking, he's also trying to get information, so I lost him for like three or four minutes.' After calling back, Ngannou heartbreakingly heard the nurse telling his brother that Kobe had sadly passed away. He continued: '[She said,] 'Well, he's gone.' Just like that. He's gone. ''What do you mean he's gone? How come he's gone? ''This kid was 15 months [old], he was bigger than 15 months. 'He was growing. He was the most joyful, happy kid around. What do you mean he's gone? Gone where?' That was it.' Ngannou returned to MMA action last October, TKO'ing Renan Ferreira in their Saudi Arabian showdown. And he was overcome with emotion after stopping the Brazilian, breaking down in tears before dedicating the victory to his late son. Ngannou bravely wept: 'I can't think about anything other than my son, Kobe. 'I only took this fight because of him, I took the fight for him. 'I hope they can remember his name because without Kobe, we wouldn't be here tonight. I wouldn't have fought.'
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UFC Champion Ilia Topuria Sounds Off on Joe Rogan Podcast: Refuses to Fight Unless Dana White Books Islam Makhachev Dream Matchup
It's not uncommon for elite fighters to sit out and wait for the perfect matchup rather than take risky or less lucrative fights. This strategy often stems from a desire to secure a title shot, a big-money bout, or a legacy-defining clash that maximizes their earning potential and star power. While some fans criticize this approach as avoiding competition, fighters argue that their limited career windows demand smart business decisions. Promotions like the UFC sometimes push back, pressuring athletes to stay active, but high-profile stars often have the leverage to hold out for their ideal scenario. This waiting game creates tension between fighters, organizations, and fans. Ilia Topuria appeared as a guest on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast and declared he is adamant that his next fight will be against UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, despite Makhachev's reluctance to face him. Advertisement After vacating his featherweight title to move up to 155 pounds, Topuria expected an immediate shot at the belt. However, Makhachev has dismissed the idea, claiming a fight with someone from a lower weight class diminishes his accomplishments. Dana WhiteGetty Images 'I would like to fight with Islam, that is for sure,' Topuria said. 'I wouldn't fight for a no. 1 contender fight. If Islam decides he doesn't want to fight me, I'll sit until you're gonna have to fight me.' Undeterred, Topuria said that he will wait for the title fight, refusing to accept any other matchup. Watch the full episode here: The undefeated former featherweight champion criticized Makhachev, saying, 'You say you are a world champion, keep dominating the division, (and) all that. I'm here. You can't keep avoiding me all the time.' Topuria also claims the UFC promised him a title shot after he vacated his featherweight belt. Advertisement Topuria believes the UFC will ultimately force Makhachev to accept the fight, as it's one of the biggest matchups the promotion can make. Topuria even asked Rogan if UFC CEO Dana White may have mentioned plans for the possible bout to take place during their conversation. The potential clash between the dominant lightweight champion and the rising star would draw massive interest, given Topuria's undefeated record and knockout power. He has already proven himself at featherweight, most recently stopping Max Holloway to defend his title after dethroning Alexander Volkanovski in spectacular fashion. Topuria is supremely confident in his abilities, and insists he would defeat Makhachev and take the lightweight belt. He even took a shot at Makhachev's mentor on social media, Khabib Nurmagomedov, claiming he knows the threat Topuria poses. 'Khabib knows I'm the one to take the belt from Islam,' Topuria said on X (formerly Twitter). 'Only reason he doesn't want Islam to fight me.' Advertisement These bold statements from Topuria have continuously added fuel to the fire, setting the stage for a potential blockbuster showdown. With Topuria unwilling to back down and Makhachev holding firm, the UFC may have to step in to settle the dispute. If the fight gets booked, it could headline a major pay-per-view, pitting two of the sport's most dominant forces against each other. For now, Topuria remains patient but resolute—his sights are set on Makhachev, and he won't accept anything less. Related: UFC Champion Turns Down Superfight, Fans Sound Off Related: 'This Picture Sums it All Up' Former Champion Posts Emotional Pic After Brutal UFC 314 Loss
