Evan Williams
@evanwritescars.bsky.social
Writes about cars and powersports. Toronto Star, Carbuzz.com Gearjunkie.com, more. President, Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. All Skeets are my own. Unless they aren't
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So when thousands of women (and children) were being duplicated--including in non-consensual AI porn--it was no big deal. But it took "only a 15-sec clip" of these two famous white men to draw outrage and fear. Gotcha. Cool cool.
It took only a 15-second clip of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt duking it out on a crumbling rooftop — made by A.I. with a two-sentence prompt and the click of a button — to draw swift outrage, and sizable fear, from Hollywood.
"It’s nothing short of terrifying," one scriptwriter said.
"It’s nothing short of terrifying," one scriptwriter said.
Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood
A 15-second clip created by an artificial intelligence tool owned by the Chinese technology company ByteDance appears more cinematic than anything so far.
nyti.ms
February 16, 2026 at 8:36 PM
So when thousands of women (and children) were being duplicated--including in non-consensual AI porn--it was no big deal. But it took "only a 15-sec clip" of these two famous white men to draw outrage and fear. Gotcha. Cool cool.
The Air Canada bus counts toward my Million Miles total 🤣
Not on Skycards, tho. And the "pilot" was wearing a Mickey Mouse hoodie
Not on Skycards, tho. And the "pilot" was wearing a Mickey Mouse hoodie
February 16, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The Air Canada bus counts toward my Million Miles total 🤣
Not on Skycards, tho. And the "pilot" was wearing a Mickey Mouse hoodie
Not on Skycards, tho. And the "pilot" was wearing a Mickey Mouse hoodie
It's great that the only way to learn which screen protector won't work with polarized lenses is to buy one and then be stuck with it
February 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM
It's great that the only way to learn which screen protector won't work with polarized lenses is to buy one and then be stuck with it
I keep hearing about RAM shortages and prices, but it looks like there's lots of inventory and sale prices to me
February 16, 2026 at 2:33 PM
I keep hearing about RAM shortages and prices, but it looks like there's lots of inventory and sale prices to me
Every car at the Toronto Autoshow in 23 seconds.
February 16, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Every car at the Toronto Autoshow in 23 seconds.
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The next time a politician whines about privacy and "big tech", as them why their party is unwilling to follow basic rules that every other organization has to follow.
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
Althia Raj: Could Canada’s major political parties all agree on anything worse than this?
The Liberals, Conservatives and New Democrats are attempting to grant themselves the right to do whatever they want with your personal information, without your knowledge or third-party oversight, Alt...
www.thestar.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:56 AM
The next time a politician whines about privacy and "big tech", as them why their party is unwilling to follow basic rules that every other organization has to follow.
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
Wegovy and Ozempic are just throwing cash at the CBC Olympics coverage
February 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Wegovy and Ozempic are just throwing cash at the CBC Olympics coverage
Hey Chinese automakers, if you want North American outlets to drive your products.... www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canadian passport holders can travel to China visa-free starting this week | CBC News
Canadian passport holders can travel to China visa-free starting Tuesday until the end of 2026, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Affairs Ministry announced Sunday — marking another step in Canada's ...
www.cbc.ca
February 15, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Hey Chinese automakers, if you want North American outlets to drive your products.... www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
The first few runs, I thought the lower monobob pilots just sucked, but now that we're at the top of the board, those things just handle like they've got summer tires
February 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
The first few runs, I thought the lower monobob pilots just sucked, but now that we're at the top of the board, those things just handle like they've got summer tires
2022 Taycans are now well under GV60 money, and that sounds like a lot of fun
February 15, 2026 at 1:30 AM
2022 Taycans are now well under GV60 money, and that sounds like a lot of fun
After a careful reading of the rules, I must sadly announce the end of my skeleton career. Just another sport that won't allow people of size
February 14, 2026 at 11:36 PM
After a careful reading of the rules, I must sadly announce the end of my skeleton career. Just another sport that won't allow people of size
Billionaire who offshored from England to a tax haven says immigrants are a drain on the system....
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Billionaire who offshored from England to a tax haven says immigrants are a drain on the system....
Ugh. So many people taking selfies in front of this fake Optimus robot
February 13, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Ugh. So many people taking selfies in front of this fake Optimus robot
This is the first CRX. Not "a" first one, THE first. For North America, vin 000001
February 13, 2026 at 1:19 AM
This is the first CRX. Not "a" first one, THE first. For North America, vin 000001
Dear hotels, why give water if not put in fridge?
February 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Dear hotels, why give water if not put in fridge?
Ahh charity announcements where the announcement cost more than the donation
February 12, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Ahh charity announcements where the announcement cost more than the donation
No, you just took the clean clothes basket back down and threw them in the laundry
February 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
No, you just took the clean clothes basket back down and threw them in the laundry
"Say 'ello to my little bed!" - Chevy Montana
February 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
"Say 'ello to my little bed!" - Chevy Montana
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When you get visited by three Puerto Rican ghosts
February 9, 2026 at 11:05 PM
When you get visited by three Puerto Rican ghosts
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The Ford worker who heckled Trump during a visit to the company's plant still has his job and "has no discipline on his record," a union official said
Ford worker who heckled Trump keeps job, 'no discipline' for incident
The United Auto Workers union said TJ Sabula remains employed and called out the president for making an obscene gesture toward the worker.
www.detroitnews.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The Ford worker who heckled Trump during a visit to the company's plant still has his job and "has no discipline on his record," a union official said
Really wondering where Purolator found this mystery storm between here and Toronto that has reportedly been raging for 4 days......
February 7, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Really wondering where Purolator found this mystery storm between here and Toronto that has reportedly been raging for 4 days......
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I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Redirecting...
bit.ly
February 7, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I'm sorry the guy changing the rules on the fly is named what
OMG, the RCMP trying to call the First Nations peoples they're harassing racists. Is there a more tone deaf organisation in the country?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
N.S. RCMP say officers faced racist comments during raid at Mi'kmaw cannabis store | CBC News
In response, a Mi'kmaw lawyer accused police of painting themselves as victims and heightening tensions for Mi'kmaw communities that have been rocked by unproven allegations from provincial politician...
www.cbc.ca
February 6, 2026 at 3:21 PM
OMG, the RCMP trying to call the First Nations peoples they're harassing racists. Is there a more tone deaf organisation in the country?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Dullest Airport and Pedo Station are easy enough changes
Trump wanted Dulles Airport and Penn Station named after him as condition of releasing rail tunnel funds
Trump wanted Dulles Airport and Penn Station named after him as condition of releasing rail tunnel funds
Funding for the Gateway Project has been held up since October.
dlvr.it
February 6, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Dullest Airport and Pedo Station are easy enough changes