Advancements in AI and Twitter Verification Changes
Advancements in AI technology and experiences with Amazon Astro robot discussed. Twitter's verification system changes may limit content quality. Doubts about Apple's upcoming mixed reality headset.
00:00:00 Title: Verified Badges are Gone and AI gets Too Real. Transcript: In this episode of the waveform podcast, the hosts discuss the advancements in AI technology and their experiences with the Amazon Astro robot. Despite its limitations, the robot's friendly and cute demeanor makes it endearing. The discussion also touches on Twitter news and the possibility of Apple releasing a new type of device.
🤖 AI tools are becoming incredibly advanced, changing everything for the future.
🍎 Apple is rumored to be releasing a new product with uncertain confidence.
🚗 A correction is made regarding the comparison between Volkswagen vehicles.
🤖 The hosts discuss their experience with the Amazon Astro robot and its features.
00:13:12 The video discusses the experience of using a social robot called Astro, which has good movement and sound capabilities but lacks practical usefulness. The video also briefly mentions the Huawei watch buds, which have a decent smartwatch function but poor earbud quality.
🤖 The video discusses the performance and capabilities of Astro, a social robot.
⭐️ While Astro is enjoyable to have around, it is not very good at its intended tasks.
💰 The video also mentions the Huawei smartwatch and earbuds, which receive mixed reviews.
00:26:06 The video discusses the Moonwalkers, a pair of shoes with wheels that allow for faster walking. The shoes have some drawbacks, such as their weight and clunky design, but they can be useful for short commutes and avoiding wet conditions. The video also mentions the use of AI in the shoes, although this is disputed. Overall, the video rates the Moonwalkers poorly compared to other transportation options.
Verified Badges are Gone and AI gets Too Real
The video discusses Moonwalkers, a device that allows you to walk faster using wheels strapped onto your shoes.
The Moonwalkers are clunky and heavy, weighing four and a half pounds each, making them uncomfortable to walk with for long periods of time.
00:39:21 AI-generated videos of people, like the one of Will Smith eating spaghetti, are improving and becoming more photorealistic. However, concerns about the ethics and potential misuse of AI are increasing. Elon Musk has announced changes to Twitter's verification system, including a paid option.
🤖 AI-generated videos of people are becoming more realistic and will continue to improve in the future.
⚠️ Elon Musk and AI researchers are concerned about the rapid advancement of AI and its potential misuse.
🔬 Researchers are exploring the alignment of AI models and the ethics of their decision-making processes.
💰 Twitter's verification process is undergoing changes, including the introduction of a paid verification option.
00:52:34 The removal of verified badges on Twitter's for you page may lead to a decline in quality content and user engagement. The introduction of Twitter Blue, a paid subscription service, may favor verified users and hinder non-paying creators. This move could potentially limit discoverability and decrease user satisfaction.
🚫 Verified badges are now required to show up on the 'For You' page on Twitter.
💰 Twitter users have to pay for Twitter Blue in order to become verified and have their content recommended.
💡 Paying for verification may result in lower quality content, as those who pay may not have the best content to begin with.
01:05:46 Twitter's verified badge system is being reworked to allow journalists and reporters to be verified for free, while regular celebrities may not qualify. Apple's upcoming WWDC event may feature the announcement of a mixed reality headset, but there are doubts about its readiness and potential hefty price tag of $3000.
💼 Verified badges on Twitter used to be a way for journalists and reporters to showcase their affiliation with a company without paying for it.
🌐 The lack of verified badges for regular celebrities raises questions about their affiliation and the effectiveness of the verification system.
💻 There are rumors about Apple's upcoming WWDC event, where they might announce a mixed reality headset, although there are doubts about its readiness and availability to the public.
01:18:59 Verified Badges are Gone and AI gets Too Real.
💡 Apple is working on AR/VR headsets and has been involving developers in the process.
🤔 Employees at Apple are skeptical of the new device and question its purpose.
📱 The new Apple headset may not require an iPhone and could be a standalone device.
01:32:12 YouTube video discussing the removal of verified badges and the advancing technology of AI.
🔑 Verified badges have been removed from YouTube.
🔑 AI technology is becoming increasingly realistic.
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