Coding My Crown and Dove Launch A Guide For Coding Black Hair In Video Games: The Tech Jawn 108
Nov 28, 2023
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Coding My Crown and Dove, creators of an open-source guide for coding Black hair in video games, discuss the importance of representation in gaming. Additionally, the podcast covers topics such as Google deleting old accounts, MacBook Air video editing experience, frustrations with customer service, Open AI's board drama, and the lack of credit for African innovators.
Intellectual property theft and the need for companies to respect and protect their creations.
Diverse and inclusive options for customized characters in video games, particularly for women of color.
Leadership turmoil at Open AI and its potential impact on AI advancements and ethics.
Deep dives
Dbrands files lawsuit against CaseDefy for using stolen images in their products
Dbrands, known for their tear-down cases, has filed a lawsuit against CaseDefy for using stolen images in their products. Dbrands has been putting hidden Easter eggs in their cases, while CaseDefy straight-up copied low-resolution pictures from Dbrands' website, including one with a camera lens reflection. This case highlights the issue of intellectual property theft and raises questions about the integrity of companies.
Dbrands' tear-down cases gain popularity for their unique design
Dbrands' tear-down cases, which feature high-resolution images of the internal components of phones, have gained popularity for their unique design. The company even includes hidden Easter eggs in their cases. However, CaseDefy has been accused of copying Dbrands' images, using low-resolution pictures taken from Dbrands' website. This controversy highlights the importance of respecting intellectual property and raises concerns about the unethical practices of some companies.
Case Defy accused of intellectual property theft in lawsuit filed by Dbrands
CaseDefy, a billion-dollar company known for their inside-out cases, is facing a lawsuit filed by Dbrands for intellectual property theft. Dbrands' tear-down cases have gained popularity for their innovative design and hidden Easter eggs. However, CaseDefy allegedly stole low-resolution images from Dbrands' website without proper authorization. This lawsuit serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting intellectual property rights and the consequences of unethical business practices.
Inclusive options in video games
The podcast episode discusses the importance of having diverse and inclusive options for customized characters in video games. It emphasizes the need for more hair choices, particularly for women of color, who often have limited options in games. The podcast highlights the significance of representation and allowing players to create characters that resemble them. It also calls for equal customization options for all players, regardless of race or ethnicity.
Open AI's leadership turmoil and resolution
The podcast delves into the recent leadership turmoil at Open AI, a major AI company. The episode explains how Sam Altman, one of the founders and former CEO, was unexpectedly fired, causing uproar among employees and investors. The podcast discusses the subsequent negotiations, with Microsoft offering Altman a position to lead a new team. Eventually, Altman was reinstated as Open AI's CEO, leading to significant changes in the company's board structure. The episode highlights the impact of this leadership shakeup and the implications it may have on AI advancements and ethical practices.
This is a public service announcement to check your old Google accounts because, starting this week, Google is deleting accounts that have not been accessed in over two years.
Tech Life Steph has made the switch from PC to Mac, but, all is not well as she explains why she is not yet using her new hotness to record episodes of the show.
Coding My Crown and Dove have partnered to launch an open-source guide for coding Black hair in video games.
And, billion-dollar case maker Casetify is being sued by dBrands for jacking its designs, Easter eggs and all, from its Teardown line of cases.
We've got all this, a recap of the OpenAI hot mess from a week ago, and we've got a Spotlight in episode 108 of The Tech Jawn.