Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson (Preview) Meta and Its Many Plans in AI, Apple Gets Hammered in Court, The Costs of Waiting to Do the Right Thing
May 1, 2025
Dive into the world of Meta's groundbreaking AI app and its potential impact on advertising strategies. Hear insights from a conversation with Mark Zuckerberg about how this could reshape personalized experiences. Plus, the fallout from a significant court ruling against Apple, raising questions about consumer rights and responsibilities. Finally, a discussion on the financial dynamics of tech journalism subscriptions and their implications for transparency in reporting. A mix of humor and critical tech trends awaits!
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Short Trips Beat Jetlag
- Ben Thompson related how short, back-to-back long-distance flights help him avoid jetlag.
- He sleeps on planes and finds 11-hour round trips less taxing than longer stays.
Meta's Standalone AI Strategy
- Meta's standalone AI app aims to build more personal AI experiences distinct from their large social apps.
- The app targets U.S. market preferences for separate chat apps and leverages Meta's personalization advantage.
AI Enhances Meta's Ad Business
- Meta's AI is particularly valuable for automating ad creative for the vast number of advertisers.
- AI enhances Meta's core ad targeting by adding creative generation and improved customer finding.