Down Round Vibes Off
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Oct 1, 2025 The buzz is all about Meta's new AI-only video feed, Vibes, led by Alexandr Wang. It promises a stream of AI-generated clips, raising eyebrows about its market appeal. The hosts dive into the quirky world of low-effort content, dubbed 'slop,' and ponder why AI favors safe, cute themes. They also weigh the implications of AI versus human-created videos and debate whether Vibes is just a trial run or something more long-term. Plus, there’s a glimpse of OpenAI’s upcoming projects on the horizon!
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Meta Debuts All-AI Short-Video Feed
- Meta launched Vibes: a short-video feed exclusively for AI-generated videos inside the Meta AI app.
- The feature tests whether an all-AI feed attracts users or becomes an integrated Instagram capability.
From Data Labeling To Super Intelligence
- Alexander Wang moved from Scale AI to run Meta's Super Intelligence division and announced Vibes.
- That shift highlights Meta hiring data-labeling and engineering talent to build consumer-facing AI products.
Polarized Reactions To Vibes
- Reactions split between alarm and derision: people call Vibes a slot machine and also think it's low-quality content.
- The hosts note both fears that AI will dominate attention and that the content is currently 'slop.'
