Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 05/21 – Now You’ve Pissed Off Scar-Jo
May 21, 2024
Microsoft unveiled groundbreaking AI-powered devices, showcasing a vision for the future of PCs. They introduced the innovative Recall app aimed at enhancing productivity. In a twist, Scarlett Johansson expressed her shock and anger over OpenAI using a voice similar to hers, sparking a discussion on celebrity consent and ethical practices in AI development. The implications of these developments raise critical questions about how technology interacts with personal identities and rights.
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Microsoft's AI PCs
- Microsoft announced new Surface devices, emphasizing AI capabilities.
- New features like the Recall app are designed to keep track of user activity for enhanced search.
ScarJo vs. OpenAI
- Scarlett Johansson declined OpenAI's offer to voice ChatGPT, citing personal reasons.
- OpenAI released a voice eerily similar to hers, prompting legal action from Johansson.
Altman's *Her* Reference
- Sam Altman's tweet referencing the movie Her is questionable, given its AI themes.
- The film's ending portrays AI abandoning humans, making it an odd choice for promoting AI comfort.