Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 05/15 – Google’s I/O Announces.
May 15, 2024
Google's I/O event showcased exciting advances in generative AI for search, signaling a big shift for online publishers. They unveiled the innovative Project Astra, which uses camera-based AI for finding lost items. In a surprising twist, OpenAI's co-founder Ilya Sutskever is stepping down. Meanwhile, TikTok creators are taking legal action against the U.S. government, raising intriguing questions about tech, expression, and First Amendment rights. The future of crypto also heats up, with significant funding developments in identity solutions.
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Google's AI Search Disruption
- Google plans to roll out AI summaries directly within search results.
- This aims to address potential disruption by summarizing web pages instead of just linking to them.
Impact of AI Overviews on Publishers
- AI search overviews might negatively impact publishers by reducing website traffic.
- This raises concerns about the future of online media and the internet ecosystem.
Project Astra and Smart Glasses
- Project Astra uses a camera-based AI app for real-time visual data processing.
- It identifies, interrogates, and retrieves information about objects in view, suggesting a potential comeback for smart glasses.