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Silicon Valley’s Newest Bad Idea, Vigilantes Infiltrate the Far Right, and Should We Buy Infowars?

Offline with Jon Favreau

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Silicon Valley's Obsession with Smart Glasses

This chapter examines the current trend of AI-enhanced smart glasses in Silicon Valley, contrasting them with earlier failures like Google Glass. It discusses the technological challenges, consumer skepticism, and privacy concerns surrounding these devices, while also addressing the precarious state of genetic data companies like 23andMe. The conversation reveals a growing disillusionment with the tech industry's push for innovation, questioning the practicality and necessity of these advancements.

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