Jason Koebler discusses the influx of bizarre AI-generated content on Facebook. They also delve into Scarlett Johansson's accusation against OpenAI, a new risky influencer video game, Belle Delphine's bathwater, and a hyped baby going to Four Seasons Orlando.
The influx of AI-generated spam content on Facebook raises concerns about the authenticity and impact on user engagement.
Scarlett Johansson's stance against OpenAI using her voice highlights the challenges of celebrities' likenesses in AI technology.
Deep dives
Facebook Overrun with AI-Generated Clickbait
Facebook has been flooded with bizarre AI-generated spam content, featuring images like Jesus in peculiar settings and disturbing scenes. The increase in AI-generated content has left many perplexed and questioning the authenticity of what they see on the platform. The strange images, often depicting religious figures and distressing scenarios, raise concerns about the impact of AI-generated content on user perception and engagement on social media platforms.
Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI
Scarlett Johansson revealed her refusal to allow OpenAI to use her voice for their AI system, Skye, which sounded remarkably similar to her voice. Despite declining OpenAI's request multiple times, Skye's voice bore a striking resemblance to Johansson's voice, causing controversy. Johansson's stand against unauthorized use of her voice sheds light on the complexities and challenges of using celebrities' likenesses in AI technology.
Unique Video Game 'Content Warning'
The video game 'Content Warning' offers players a unique horror-themed experience where they play as an influencer navigating dangerous missions to capture footage for a fictional platform called 'SpookTube.' The game reflects on the extremes influencers go to for content creation and the overarching societal obsession with online content creation. 'Content Warning' blends horror elements with social commentary, diving into the lengths individuals may go for online engagement and exposure.
Delphine's Bathwater Fiasco with PayPal
Online content creator Delphine faced financial setbacks when PayPal restricted her earnings from selling jars of bathwater, citing violations in her sales. Delphine's unconventional sales tactic stirred controversy, highlighting PayPal's struggle to regulate influencer business activities. Despite initial challenges, PayPal reinstated Delphine's earnings, emphasizing the evolving landscape of influencer commerce and the unconventional products sold by creators.
Have you been on Facebook lately? It’s weird and overrun with bizarre, AI-generated, spammy clickbait. Jason Koebler, co-founder of 404 Media and host of The 404 Media Podcast joins Taylor Lorenz to discuss how this happened and who’s behind it all.
Later, Taylor weighs in on Scarlett Johansson’s accusation that Open AI mimicked her voice, a new video game about influencers risking their lives for content, Belle Delphine’s bathwater, and a baby who’s hyped to go to the Four Seasons Orlando.