Daily Tech News Show Fake People? We Don't Even Like Real People - DTNS Live 4928
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Jan 3, 2025 Can data centers in space solve Earth's power issues? The challenges are uniquely complex. Meta is releasing AI character profiles, aiming to attract younger users, but the results might resemble spam. Meanwhile, a fun quiz about Las Vegas opens doors to nostalgia blended with tech news. The conversation takes a humorous dive into conventions and the impact of artificial identities, offering a playful take on our increasingly digital lives.
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Disinterest in Fake People
- Sarah Lane expresses her disinterest in interacting with AI characters on social media.
- She prefers genuine interactions and questions the appeal of fake personas.
Modern Celebrity Culture
- Tom Merritt compares Meta's AI characters to earlier online personas and questions the negativity surrounding them.
- He suggests this could be a modern version of celebrity culture, where fans interact with idols.
AI Awareness
- Robb Dunwood questions whether people know the AI influencers they interact with are not real.
- He wonders if the appeal will diminish if users are aware of the AI's nature.