Mike Lee Spreads Debunked Conspiracy Theory; Viktor Orbán Undermines Christian Charity; Colorado Court Rejects Trump Ballot Effort

Elon Musk's X faces advertiser exodus following antisemitic remarks; AI advances suggest potential for machines with theory of mind.

Senator Mike Lee of Utah has been spreading a debunked conspiracy theory about the January 6 Capitol riot, claiming that undercover federal agents incited the event. His claims were quickly refuted by fellow politicians and the public.
Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, has withdrawn public funding from the Hungarian Evangelical Fellowship, a small denomination known for its charitable work in Hungary's poorest communities. This move contradicts Orbán's self-portrayal as a defender of Christian civilization.
Colorado state court has become the fifth to reject an effort to keep Donald Trump off a state presidential ballot under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment. The amendment states that no person who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the U.S. Constitution shall hold any office.
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is facing an exodus of advertisers following Musk's recent antisemitic remarks. Major tech companies like Apple and IBM have paused advertising on the platform.
Recent advances in artificial intelligence suggest we may be close to developing machines with a functional theory of mind—the ability to infer what others might be thinking from nonverbal cues. This could be beneficial for workers.