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AI is changing how the world works, but Lenovo's AIPC is about to change how you work.

Lenovo AIPCs learn your preferences, allowing you to create faster and better.

They have AI-powered tools that can make you the most creative version of yourself.

So this isn't just a laptop launch, this is a U launch.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7iI with Intel Core Ultra processor.

It's possible on your Intel AIPC.

So we're going to get that, but first for this story.

Oh, I forgot to mention we have a little special guest tonight.

Coming in to help us read this very funny, funny story is someone who makes good work, dare

I say admirable work.

He's from this area, you know.

Have you guys seen the movie Hereditary or Midsummer?

Right? If you don't know him, his name's Ari Aster.

And he's here to read Laughing Jack with us tonight. Give him a round of applause. That's not happening.

I think, uh, I would have to imagine Ari Aster has a lot of better things to do with this time.

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