Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast What's So Great About the M3 MacBook?
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Nov 3, 2023 The hosts dive into the intriguing features of the new M3 MacBook, dissecting its productivity perks and who should consider upgrading. They explore the ethical complexities of AI in everyday tech, balancing innovation with user privacy. Light banter leads to tech highlights from a recent Apple event, including M3 enhancements and a humorous take on Tim Cook's style. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on smartphone camera advancements and a fun trivia round, keeping the tech discussions entertaining and insightful.
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ChatGPT and Boston Dynamics' Spot
- Boston Dynamics added natural language processing to their Spot robot.
- It uses voice input and camera to react, but the lack of eyes makes it unsettling.
Anthropomorphizing NLP
- Natural language models are being anthropomorphized, literally.
- This is evident with Boston Dynamics' Spot, which is unsettling with a moving mouth but no eyes.
Meta's Paid Model in Europe
- Meta is introducing a paid, ad-free model in Europe due to ad targeting scrutiny.
- Minors get it free, bypassing ad regulations but raising concerns about data collection.