'AI said I had Lyme disease before a doctor did'

Plus: A town-by-town snapshot of huge political change in one key state — and what it means in 2025, 2026 and beyond

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Hafizur Rahman
October 13, 2025

Today's Newsletter Highlights:

  • 'AI said I had Lyme disease before a doctor did'

  • A town-by-town snapshot of huge political change in one key state — and what it means in 2025, 2026 and beyond

  • What to expect from Apple’s October 2025 event: M5 iPad Pro, updated Vision Pro, and more

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'AI said I had Lyme disease before a doctor did'

Scientists created an AI called Hotels-50K. It helps find victims of child sex trafficking by matching hotel room photos to online ads from traffickers.

Key Points:

  • The system uses crowdsourced images of over 50,000 hotel rooms. It uses a deep convolutional neural network to learn features such as headboards and lamps. This helps identify where a victim's selfie was taken.

  • Organizations like the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) use this tool. It doesn’t name individuals in the images to protect victims. Instead, it provides clues about locations.

  • It's not clear if anyone has been saved through Hotels-50K, but it has produced useful leads.

A town-by-town snapshot of huge political change in one key state — and what it means in 2025, 2026 and beyondMoney Doctor & Captain Pakistan: Steve Hanke’s Last Call with Imran

In New Jersey, political realignment is picking up speed. New coalitions are forming for the big 2025 elections. Key changes include:

Key Points:

  • The state has ended its “county line” ballot system. This system gave local party endorsers too much power in primary elections. The reform aims to make future races more open and less controlled by party bosses.

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  • Ed Durr, known for his surprising win, has left the governor’s race due to financial issues. He endorsed Bill Spadea, narrowing the GOP field.

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  • In the gubernatorial race, Jack Ciattarelli highlights his strong ties to New Jersey. He compares himself to his opponent, Mikie Sherrill, portraying her as an outsider.

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  • These changes indicate that New Jersey’s political landscape is becoming less predictable. Coalitions form, and new laws can change how power is controlled. This affects local and state-wide elections.

What to expect from Apple’s October 2025 event: M5 iPad Pro, updated Vision Pro, and more

Apple isn’t finished with 2025 yet. After the September iPhone event, new hardware updates are expected this October. According to the Indian Express, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, and others, here’s what’s likely coming:

Key Points:

  • The iPad Pro will be the main announcement, powered by Apple’s next-gen M5 chip. This upgrade aims for better performance and efficiency, with possibly improved battery life.

  • A refresh of the Vision Pro is anticipated. The headset may feature the M5 chip (or maybe the M4), a more comfortable strap called the “Dual Knit Band,” and a new Space Black colour option.

  • Expect a new 14-inch MacBook Pro at a base level, also using the standard M5 chip (not the Pro/Max variants). This is part of Apple’s phased rollout of its silicon upgrades.

  • Apple may skip a major in-person event. Instead, they could share updates via press releases or short videos.

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