The Hustle Daily Show AI monthly update: AI pins, Perplexity’s rise and Google’s journalism play
May 6, 2024
Martina Bretous, editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI, discusses failed AI gadgets, big tech’s AI bubble, Saudi Arabia, Perplexity’s rise, and Google's journalism play. The hosts also talk about Elon Musk's AI potential, Drake's legal issues, and the pitfalls of 'AI washing' in marketing.
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Drake AI Diss Track Incident
- Drake used AI to create a diss track featuring Tupac's voice but received a cease and desist from Tupac's estate.
- This shows even top artists face legal limits when using AI-generated voices.
Early Physical AI Device Challenges
- Humane's AI Pin struggled with poor value perception, high price, and technical flaws.
- Early physical AI devices show promise but aren't yet ready for mainstream consumer use.
X AI as Competitor
- Elon Musk's X AI has rapidly grown with $6 billion funding and a competitive AI model called Grok 1.5 Vision.
- It stands as a viable competitor to established AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.