SNL Weekend Update returns with Xi, Netanyahu, and an anxious Dario Amodei
Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle Xi, Netanyahu, and Gen Z's love life, plus surprise visits from Tucker Carlson and a jittery Dario Amodei.
The Weekend Update segment of Saturday Night Live (SNL) has returned with a fresh season, featuring hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che. The duo dove right into the week's major stories, tackling headlines from around the globe.
First, they addressed an intriguing visit to the White House by China's President Xi Jinping. Next, they turned their attention to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial appearance at the United Nations General Assembly. The Israeli leader addressed an almost empty chamber following a mass exit of delegates protesting his country's ongoing war in Gaza.
Che remarked, "I guess wherever Netanyahu shows up, there's gonna be some relocating." The audience's groans seemed to confirm his observation.
The hosts also took aim at other news items, including Trump's new helipad, Meta's AI agent Muse, and a concerning report that 20% of Gen Z have never had sex. In addition to the jokes, SNL also included segments featuring Tucker Carlson and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
Carlson reviewed movies, while Amodei attempted to reassure an anxious audience that AI isn't an imminent threat to humanity.
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