Sunday Asides #107

Sunday Asides #107 OpenAI recently hosted a brand trip, which had mixed results according to social media. Most of the backlash was wrapped in general anti-AI rhetoric, but I find it funny (and odd) how so many modern influencers view being advertiser-friendly as a measure of their success. I've been on these Internets for a long time and have had my fair share of PR packages and invites to brand experiences and shit like that back in the day. It's cute, but when it dries up because brands always want to put their name behind the next best thing...then what? Soak it up while you can, but all money ain't good money. In the latest instance of nerds never being satisfied, Heated Rivalry recently announced the latest casting for Season 2, and wouldn't you know it...people are pissed! The way I see it, expecting mass media to cater to you individually in terms of representation is a fool's errand. I'm not saying you can't be disappointed. If you are — fine; boycott that shit by not giving…