The Vergecast
AI gadgets, bendy phones, and more from MWC
Mar 5, 2024
Allison Johnson and Jon Porter, reporters for Verge, dive into the buzz from Mobile World Congress 2024. They discuss Lenovo's futuristic transparent laptop and the potential of bendable smartphones. The Galaxy Ring aims to reshape wearables, while Xiaomi unveils innovative gadgets like a color-changing phone. They also tackle the challenges tech journalists face, alongside the impact of AI on devices and web archiving. With quirky tech innovations, they explore what the future might hold for mobile technology.
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Quick takeaways
- AI gadgets showcased at MWC hint at a future where phones adapt to users' needs.
- Companies are implementing paywalls and limit AI bot access to protect valuable data online.
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Impact of AI on Website Crawlers
The rise of AI technology is reshaping the norms of web access and control, impacting initiatives like the Internet Archive. Traditionally, websites used robots.txt to control search engine crawlers, but the role of AI bots in data access is challenging these norms. Companies are reevaluating access to their websites amidst AI advancements, leading to potential shifts in data accessibility and privacy online.
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