AI Applied: Covering AI News, Interviews and Tools - ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic Navigating the Future: Meta's AI and Facial Recognition
Mar 17, 2025
The conversation dives into Meta's latest innovations, including a standalone app and a facial recognition system aimed at fighting scams. They discuss the ethical challenges posed by AI, especially with deepfakes and user privacy. The hosts humorously compare balancing personal life with tech advancements to a flamboyant tuxedo event. Additionally, they highlight a new initiative that lets public figures control their likenesses, showcasing ongoing efforts to ensure safety and authenticity in the digital realm.
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Meta's Reduced Visibility
- Meta seems less present in AI discussions compared to competitors like Google.
- This perception may be due to reduced PR and the rise of open-source models like DeepSeek.
Standalone App's Impact
- Meta's standalone app will provide more accurate user data, separate from combined platform usage.
- This could improve data collection and targeted advertising efforts.
Meta AI vs. Competitors
- Jaeden's wife used Meta's AI for a workout plan, finding it less effective than Grok or ChatGPT.
- This highlights differences in AI assistant capabilities and potential areas for Meta's improvement.