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551: Clippy Vibes

Apr 24, 2024
Tech expert Anže Tomić and journalist Karissa Bell discuss Meta's AI glasses, social media timelines, software tool selection, and the U.S. TikTok ban. They touch on AI privacy concerns, tech regulation differences between America and Europe, and share favorite animal encounters at zoos.
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Quick takeaways

  • AI integration in meta glasses raises privacy concerns and offers useful features like translation and landmark identification.
  • Debate between algorithmic and chronological social media feeds highlights benefits of curation and concerns of manipulation and loss of control.

Deep dives

Meta's AI Assistant and Smart Glasses Comparison to Google Glass

Meta has introduced a new AI assistant in its smart glasses collaboration with Rayban, raising questions about its similarities to Google Glass. Users have mixed feelings about the meta-powered wearables, appreciating the translation and landmark identification features. Concerns arise about the integration of AI in all aspects of communication, prompting discussions about its purpose and utility beyond marketing tactics. The subtlety of the meta glasses design compared to Google Glass is noted, potentially making them more appealing and useful to the general public.

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