Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 03/03 – AI Summarizers And Glamour Filters
Mar 3, 2023
In a whirlwind of tech news, crypto clients are fleeing Silvergate, shaking the financial landscape. Brave Search unveils an AI summarizer, promising to change how we digest information. Meanwhile, TikTok's Bold Glamour filter sparks debate on beauty standards and authenticity. Microsoft’s quest for Activision approval is looking optimistic, despite regulatory scrutiny. Plus, insights into tech vulnerabilities and the legacies of early computing culture add depth to the discussion.
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Bold Glamour Filter Reactions
- TikTok's Bold Glamour filter uses AI to transform faces in a believable way, causing mixed reactions from fascination to horror.
- Users question the reality of their altered appearance in videos, sparking discussions on self-esteem and AI's impact.
Bold Glamour and AI
- Bold Glamour, likely using GANs, seamlessly alters facial features, raising concerns about the detectability of AI-powered transformations.
- TikTok remains silent on the technology behind the filter despite releasing new AI filter tools for creators.
Unfulfilled Potential of Voice Assistants
- Ranjan Roy discusses why voice assistants like Alexa haven't met their initial hype, citing closed ecosystems and overambitious promises as reasons.
- He argues that the focus should have been on simple use cases instead of trying to revolutionize all computer interaction with voice.