This Week in Startups MSG's facial recognition software, BuzzFeed's deal with Meta, The Creator Economy and more | E1667
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Jan 27, 2023 Featuring Nevsah Karamehmet, the founder of Breath Hub, a personalized breathwork app, and Brett Bauman, the creator of PlaylistAI, this discussion dives into the ethical dilemmas of MSG's facial recognition technology and its implications for privacy. They also explore BuzzFeed's strategic partnership with Meta and its effects on the creator economy. Karamehmet shares insights on improving wellness through tailored breathing techniques, while Bauman reveals how AI is transforming the music playlist experience, connecting users to their favorite tunes like never before.
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MSG's Tiered System for Handling Individuals
- MSG's facial recognition system has a tiered system (0-5) for handling individuals.
- Level 3 involves conversations reminding individuals of the code of conduct.
MSG's Facial Recognition Targets "Enemies"
- James Dolan uses facial recognition at MSG to identify and remove "enemies".
- One example is a fan who commented "sell the team" on Dolan's band's Facebook post and now gets questioned by security.
NY Attorney General Probes MSG
- New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating MSG's use of facial recognition.
- It allegedly bans lawyers from firms litigating against MSG, impacting approximately 90 law firms.