Better Offline Better Offline CES 2025: Day 1
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Jan 7, 2025 
Join Robert Evans, a savvy podcaster from 'It Could Happen Here', Gare Davis, a thoughtful contributor, and Edward Ongweso Jr., a sharp tech writer, as they dive into the chaos of CES 2025. They humorously dissect the bizarre life of John McAfee and the absurdity of tech conventions. The trio reflects on AI's real impact on jobs, critiques the industry's repetitive trends, and shares frustrations about voice assistants. Expect witty anecdotes mixed with incisive commentary on the future of technology!
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Ghoulish Laughter
- Robert Evans attended panels on AI and witnessed a disturbing trend.
- Attendees laughed at the prospect of job losses due to AI implementation.
AI in Hollywood
- Robert Evans recounts a panel on AI in Hollywood featuring Jason from Secret Level.
- Jason showcased AI-generated videos that were of poor quality, similar to a widely disliked Coca-Cola ad.
AI's Value Proposition
- Edward Zitron questions the value proposition of AI in advertising, citing the Coca-Cola Christmas ad as an example.
- He points out the disconnect between the hype around AI and the poor quality of its output, especially given the high costs involved.