TMI Show Ep 258: “Pervert Dolls Out, Pervert AI In”

Shein ignites global outrage by listing child-like sex dolls on its marketplace, sparking demands for e-commerce accountability. Consumer watchdogs uncover dozens of explicit "teen-style" products from third-party sellers, clashing with the retailer's supposed precision. Critics dismiss removal promises as inadequate amid brick-and-mortar expansion in Europe. Lawmakers push EU regulations on imports and child safety, warning that Shein risks echoing Forever 21's ethical collapse.

Plus:

• Melatonin Warning: A new American Heart Association study links long-term melatonin use to 90% higher heart failure risk in over 65,000 insomnia patients tracked for five years. Researchers urge caution, noting association—not causation—while emphasizing sleep hygiene over supplements.

• Free Childcare in the Southwest: New Mexico launches the nation's first universal free childcare for ages 0-13, saving families $12,000 yearly per child. The program targets low child-well-being rankings and boosts workforce participation through provider recruitment and facility funding.

• OpenAI Goes Erotic: OpenAI now allows ChatGPT to generate erotica for verified adults, reversing bans and threatening the $66 billion porn industry. Safeguards promise consent, but creators fear job loss and ethical risks from hyper-real AI fantasies. But your sex fantasies about Ted will have to wait. He’s still unpersonned in ChatGPT.