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BONUS 🤖 “The AI Pod” — Our Best Artificial Intelligence stories from 2024

Dec 23, 2024

Explore the intriguing world of AI as dating app Grindr wins over Wall Street with its AI wingman. Scarlett Johansson's legal rollercoaster unfolds after her voice is impersonated by OpenAI, sparking a celebrity showdown. Meanwhile, discover the bizarre phenomenon of a social network filled entirely with bots, offering users a fake following without a single real person in sight. The fusion of technology and society raises questions about authenticity and energy consumption in the AI-driven era.

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Quick takeaways

Grindr's innovative 'AI Wingman' feature significantly boosted its stock value by enhancing user engagement through tailored suggestions and interactions.

Scarlett Johansson's legal action against OpenAI highlights ethical concerns regarding AI technology's impact on intellectual property rights and consent.

Deep dives

Grindr's Successful AI Integration

Grindr, the popular dating app for gay, bi, trans, and queer individuals, has seen a significant uptick in its stock value, rising by 42% since July 2024. This surge is largely attributed to Grindr's innovative use of artificial intelligence, particularly its upcoming feature dubbed the 'AI Wingman.' This function is designed to enhance user interactions by providing conversation starters, witty responses, and date suggestions tailored to individual profiles. As a result, Grindr aims to break the mold of traditional dating apps, which have experienced declining user engagement and financial struggles, positioning itself as an industry leader in AI integration.

Intro

4min

The Intersection of AI, Celebrity Controversy, and Dating Innovations

14min

Exploring a Social Media Experiment with AI Bots

7min

(ChatGPT says these are the best AI stories in the whole business news industry):

#1. Every dating app stock is down this year except for 1: Grindr… because Wall Street fell in love with Grindr’s AI wingman. (7/1/2024)

#2. Scarlett Johansson lawyered up after OpenAI tried to rip-off her voice… it’s move fast and break things all over again. (5/22/2024)

#3. We found a social network with zero humans — but billions of bots… Because on SocialAI, you have 1M followers, but none are real. (9/20/2024)

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