AI, Fires, and the "Super Mario Galaxy" Movie

In a lively segment on Bloomberg's "This Weekend," hosts Sarah and Tim engaged in a quick-fire quiz testing their knowledge on recent news. The game, dubbed "Pointed Weekly News Quiz," involved three categories: AI, Fires, and Retail. Each participant was given 30 chips to allocate across the categories based on their confidence in answering a related question.

Meet the Panelists

Sarah Eisen: A familiar face on Bloomberg, Sarah is a seasoned journalist known for her sharp interviewing skills and ability to break down complex financial and technology topics for a broad audience.

Tim: While Tim's full background isn't detailed in the clip, his participation alongside Sarah suggests he is a regular contributor or colleague involved in the show's news segments.

The full discussion can be found on Bloomberg Podcast's YouTube channel.

The "Pointed" News Quiz Challenge

The game kicked off with the hosts explaining the rules: they would be presented with a news item, and they had to predict which of the three categories it belonged to by placing their chips. The segment featured three distinct news prompts, each testing their recall of current events.

AI Breakthrough: The "Muse" Model

The first question focused on the Artificial Intelligence sector. Sarah read, "On April 8, a team of AI researchers debuted their model, called ______ Spark. Which name fills the blank?" The answer revealed was "Muse." This refers to Meta AI's work, specifically their internal AI model, which was code-named "Avocado" but is publicly known as Muse.

Warehouse Fire and a Company's Identity

The second question shifted to a more somber topic: "A suspect was arrested after a fire at a toilet paper warehouse. Which company leased the facility?" Both Sarah and Tim hesitated, with Tim initially guessing "Sharman" and Sarah considering "Matcha" or "Socks" before the correct answer was revealed as Kimberly-Clark. The incident likely refers to a real event where a Kimberly-Clark facility was involved in a fire, leading to an arrest.

Box Office Smash: Super Mario's Title

The final question touched upon the entertainment industry: "The Super Mario _______ movie is a box office success. Which word, hailing from a 2007 Mario game, fills in the title?" The answer, displayed on screen, was Galaxy, referencing the critically acclaimed video game Super Mario Galaxy. The movie in question is the recently released The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which has indeed been a massive box office hit, drawing parallels to the success of earlier Mario titles.

The quiz highlighted the varied nature of news covered by the show, spanning technology, current events, and popular culture. Despite a few incorrect guesses, the segment maintained a lighthearted and engaging tone.