Oil Expert: We Can’t Predict Iran Anymore

Oil markets face extreme volatility and structural uncertainty as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, defy traditional forecasting models. Commodity expert Matt Smith notes that even with increased oil flows, the persistent risk premium and potential for escalation keep energy prices elevated, threatening global inflation. Meanwhile, the sports gambling industry faces intense scrutiny following reports that platforms like DraftKings use AI to exploit vulnerable users, with 82% of revenue derived from just 3% of customers. Policy expert Jonathan Cohen explains that this rapid industry expansion correlates with rising personal bankruptcies and social harm, particularly among young men. Finally, the AI extinction debate remains largely speculative, lacking empirical evidence or data-driven accountability, rendering the current discourse an unproductive cycle of unsubstantiated opinions rather than a serious, fact-based examination of safety risks.