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lia Shoaib is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek, based between London and Abuja. She reports on U.S. politics and current affairs. Alia joined Newsweek in 2024 from Business Insider, where she covered U.S. politics, far-right extremism, the war in Ukraine, and other global events.

    The CEO of Agrippa, a Las Vegas-based tech company, received a disturbing package containing a bloody pig's head and a threatening note. The note criticized Agrippa's use of AI to facilitate real estate deals without brokers, warning that "pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered." The sender remains anonymous.

    Agrippa CEO Blake Owens said the note was likely written by someone who feels threatened by the disruption AI brings to traditional industries like real estate. He expressed empathy for the person's fear of change, stating that he understands it comes from a place of frustration about business struggles and the impact of AI on their livelihood.

    The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department classified the incident as a "non-threat," and Owens has stated that he won't pursue charges if the sender is identified. Agrippa has successfully used its AI tool to facilitate a $45 million sale in June, highlighting the potential benefits of embracing change brought about by AI technology.