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The Vergecast

Phones are the ultimate AI gadget

Apr 30, 2024
Allison Johnson, a technology writer at The Verge with expertise in smartphones, and Alex Heath, a technology reporter specializing in Meta, discuss the evolution of AI gadgets. They debate whether devices like the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1 should exist as standalone gadgets or apps. Alex provides insights into Meta's ambitious AI plans, including their multimodal smart glasses and the Llama 3 AI model. The conversation highlights how smartphones remain the ultimate AI device while exploring the future of wearables and smart technology.
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Quick takeaways

  • Standalone AI gadgets debate: Humane Pin and Rabbit R1 apps vs. hardware.
  • Meta's pivot to open source: licensing HorizonOS, collaboration with Lenovo.

Deep dives

Meta's Strategic Shift Towards Openness and Social Emphasis

Meta, formerly Facebook, has strategically shifted towards an open approach in its operations. By licensing out its HorizonOS for headsets, such as Lenovo using it for a custom headset, Meta aims to become the platform provider for the burgeoning immersive headsets market. Mark Zuckerberg's admiration for Microsoft's licensing model is evident in Meta's strategy. Embracing open source for models like Llama3 showcases Meta's push for an open ecosystem, emphasizing collaboration and community contributions.

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