Better Offline Better Offline CES 2025: Day 5 - Pt. 2
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Jan 11, 2025 Join Robert Evans, Gare Davis, Kyle Chouinard, and Ed Ongweso Jr. as they dive into the fascinating world of CES 2025. They discuss the clash between technology and labor rights, spotlighting the culinary union's battle against job displacement. The crew also shares insights on the whimsical inventions at CES, like a bartender robot, while contemplating human connection amidst automation. With humor, they navigate the chaotic landscape of health diagnostics, deepfakes, and the broader implications of AI on creativity and community.
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Union Tech Protections
- The Culinary Union has negotiated tech protections for workers, including six-month notices for job-affecting tech implementations.
- The union also secured severance packages and job placement assistance if jobs are eliminated due to tech.
Bartender Robot's Dance Moves
- RichTech showcased a bartender robot called Atom at CES.
- Instead of demos of drink-making, the robot's dancing drew the biggest crowds.
Misinformation Panel
- Kyle Chouinard and Gare Davis attended a CES panel on misinformation, disinformation, and deepfakes.
- The panel discussed Providence systems, which embed metadata to identify AI-generated content.