Question 1

A recent viral trend involves users sharing moments when assumptions made about them were incorrect. What is this trend called?

Accepted Answer

Holy Airball

Question 2

Which tech giant is facing a lawsuit from Florida over alleged concealment of risks associated with its AI product, ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

OpenAI

Question 3

The Mexican influencer Paola Márquez, who passed away recently, had a significant following across which social media platforms?

Accepted Answer

TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook

Question 4

A viral trend in Canada involved participants performing a dangerous prank by kicking front doors. What did police warn about regarding this trend?

Accepted Answer

It could lead to serious legal ramifications and endanger children.

Question 5

Which North American country's soccer federation recently lost its appeal against FIFA fines for fans chanting an anti-gay slur?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 6

What is the name of the social media app that is reportedly positioning itself to potentially overtake X (formerly Twitter) by the end of the year?

Accepted Answer

Threads

Question 7

A viral trend on TikTok involves users sharing moments of 'noughties nostalgia.' What does this trend primarily focus on?

Accepted Answer

2000s-era music and TV shows

Question 8

What controversial practice by some American travelers abroad involves adding maple leaf patches to their bags or clothing to pass as Canadian?

Accepted Answer

Flag Jacking

Question 9

Which tech company announced new AI models and initiatives at its recent Build conference, including a focus on agents and 'humanist superintelligence'?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft

Question 10

A viral trend on social media involves creators admitting that simply waking up means spending money. What is this trend called?

Accepted Answer

Bad News For My Wallet

Question 11

Which US health secretary was involved in a viral video where he was seen wrangling snakes bare-handed?

Accepted Answer

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Question 12

What tech development is described as a trend where companies are creating marketing campaigns and products that deliberately resist or mock AI technology?

Accepted Answer

AI Rebellion

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