This week on Shockhammer we’re talking about Apple’s stupid event, Hulk Hogan, and Microsoft's new AI. Questions/comments/tips? Visit awkward.email or call/text 509-AWKWARD.

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• Microsoft’s new AI-powered bot Tay answers your tweets and chats on GroupMe and KikMicrosoft has unveiled an A.I.-powered chat bot called Tay.ai, which was built by the Microsoft Technology and Research and Bing teams, with the goal of conducting real-world research on conversational understanding, the company says. The bot, which is aimed at 18 to 24 year olds in the U.S., currently works over a variety of popular social applications, including Twitter, Kik, and GroupMe.
• Everything Apple Announced at Its iPhone SE Event Today That Actually MattersApple held a special event today where they they announced a new, smaller iPhone, a new iPad model, and a few software updates. Let’s take a look at what’s coming.
• The Hogan VerdictHead of Gawker Nick Denton responds to the verdict.

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