Stratechery DALL-E, the Metaverse, and Zero Marginal Content
Apr 12, 2022
Discover the innovative features of OpenAI's DALL-E 2, which generates and edits images based on text prompts. Explore how DALL-E is reshaping visual media and social networking amidst the rise of user-generated content. Delve into the future of the metaverse and the role of AI in transforming virtual worlds, drawing parallels to historical shifts in content production like the printing press. Simply put, this discussion uncovers the convergence of technology and creativity, sparking thoughts about tomorrow's digital landscape.
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DALL-E 2 and the Metaverse
- DALL-E 2 could solve a key problem for the metaverse: content creation.
- Creating realistic 3D environments is expensive, but user-generated content is limited in richness.
Social Networks and User-Generated Content
- Social networks are cheaper than games because users generate the content.
- Algorithmic feeds increased engagement and monetization on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
TikTok's Algorithmic Advantage
- TikTok's success comes from its algorithm showing users content from across the entire network, not just their connections.
- Facebook missed this because they viewed themselves primarily as a social network.