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James R. Hood

Fairfax, VA

Jim Hood is a grizzled veteran of the news business. After 14 years at the Associated Press, he founded Zapnews and ConsumerAffairs.com. In his dotage he runs The Outraged Consumer on Substack and ConsumerNews.ai.

Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Meat – The Convergence Approaches

Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Meat – The Convergence Approaches

Is this a brave new world or what?

Is AI as bad as they say it is? No, not yet

Is AI as bad as they say it is? No, not yet

But hold my beer while AI decimates the last vestiges of news and literary publishing

Veterans turned out big for Trump. His response?

Veterans turned out big for Trump. His response?

Help for troubled vet homeowners dashed, consumer protection programs important to vets slashed

Last-minute bid by its co-founder saves 23andMe genetic testing firm

Last-minute bid by its co-founder saves 23andMe genetic testing firm

Anne Wojcicki rescues her company in a dramatic race with the clock

Immigration Fraud Resurges as Trump Crackdown Creates Climate of Fear

Immigration Fraud Resurges as Trump Crackdown Creates Climate of Fear

When is a "notario" not a lawyer? Answer: When they're in the United States.

Attorneys general used to be on the front lines of consumer protection. Where did they go?

Attorneys general used to be on the front lines of consumer protection. Where did they go?

They're not around when you need them anymore

Consumers respond to troops: Get out!

Consumers respond to troops: Get out!

Trump's crackdown on immigration protests isn't being well-received