Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast Verified Badges are Gone and AI gets Too Real
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Mar 31, 2023 This week's discussions dive into bizarre celebrity AI deepfakes that raise eyebrows. The hosts debate Elon Musk's ambitious plans for Twitter Blue and its impacts on user experience. They also share their thoughts on Apple's rumored AR headset, contemplating its design and market implications. Additionally, the quirky Amazon Astro robot garners attention for its amusing mishaps, highlighting the delightful flaws in modern tech. Trivia rounds bring a lighthearted end, blending humor with tech insights.
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Astro's Unexpected Charm
- Amazon's Astro robot, despite being bad at its intended tasks, is endearing enough to prevent its destruction.
- Its friendly face and quirky behaviors, like playing Judge Judy at ankle level, create an unexpected charm.
AI Images Blurring Reality
- AI image generation, like Midjourney v5, creates realistic celebrity images, blurring reality.
- These images are good enough for skits, raising concerns about misinformation and authenticity.
AI-Generated Videos: From Crude to Concerning
- AI-generated videos, like one of Will Smith eating spaghetti, are currently crude and unrealistic.
- However, the rapid advancement of AI suggests that these videos will become increasingly realistic, raising concerns.