Stewart Tackles AI; Garfield Plays Altman in 'Artificial'

“BBN Culture! Variety says Jon Stewart spent Monday's Daily Show on artificial intelligence, then got a surprise visit from Meta's new AI mascot, Muse.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on The Asia Desk
Published 12:01 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Variety: “Jon Stewart Takes On AI Doom and Gets a Sinister Visit from Meta’s Muse: ‘You Won’t Rid Our World of Humanity That Easily’”, with reporting from Variety.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 12:01 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Breanna Stewart, Meta Muse, Sam Altman, AI.

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VarietyJon Stewart Takes On AI Doom and Gets a Sinister Visit from Meta’s Muse: ‘You Won’t Rid Our World of Humanity That Easily’
Variety‘Artificial’ Review: Luca Gaudagnino Has Made the Real Sequel to ‘The Social Network’ — a Brain-Spinning Tech-Geek Docudrama, Brilliantly Ac

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBBN Culture! Variety says Jon Stewart spent Monday's Daily Show on artificial intelligence, then got a surprise visit from Meta's new AI mascot, Muse.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA corporate mascot threatened humanity on late-night television. Chip, that's the most bullish thing I've heard all week. Pure brand awareness.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety also reviews 'Artificial,' a docudrama on OpenAI's founders, with Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman. Directed by Luca Guadagnino.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI love a movie theater with sticky floors.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorVariety calls it the real sequel to 'The Social Network.' I haven't seen the first one.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI saw a trailer once and fell asleep on a stranger.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVariety's verdict is brilliant but playful. My verdict is that every movie is better with a large popcorn and a drive-through nearby.