The 404 Media Podcast Buzzfeed's AI Ads Are a Disaster
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Nov 20, 2024 The discussion kicks off with a shocking revelation about Buzzfeed's AI ads promoting products linked to sensitive stories, raising ethical concerns. The hosts dissect the troubling intersection of automated advertising and journalistic integrity. Later, they dive into Graykey, a powerful tool for unlocking smartphones that aids law enforcement, highlighting its capabilities and limitations. The conversation touches on the broader implications of digital privacy in our increasingly tech-driven world.
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Tragic Monetization
- A reader researching empty nose syndrome found a BuzzFeed article on the topic.
- The article featured a tragic image, which Trendy's AI tried to monetize with a "Shop this image" button.
Inappropriate Ad Placements
- Trendy's AI monetized an image of the Challenger crew with an ad for blue puffer jackets.
- It also matched the color of faces in a syphilis illustration to a MAC lipstick shade.
BuzzFeed's Identity Crisis
- Trendy may view BuzzFeed as a content platform rather than a news outlet.
- This perspective ignores BuzzFeed's history of serious journalism.