Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 08/18 – Werner Herzog Is The AI Voice We Deserve
Aug 18, 2023
Discover the latest features in Meta's Threads app and an upcoming AI coding assistant called CodeLlama. Dive into the tense relationship between Uber, Lyft, and new minimum wage laws in Minneapolis. Look ahead to Microsoft's hardware announcements and shifting strategies. Explore the rise of white noise podcasts on Spotify and their impact on the music industry. Finally, enjoy intriguing weekend reads about Elon Musk’s SpaceX finances and the iMac’s vital role in Apple’s history, all while celebrating a surprising connection with filmmaker Werner Herzog.
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Threads Updates
- Threads adds reposts to the Following feed and a repost tab on profile pages.
- These updates aim to improve user engagement and bring back lapsed users.
CodeLlama Release
- Meta is releasing CodeLlama, an open-source AI model for code generation.
- This challenges proprietary software and empowers companies to create AI coding assistants.
Rideshare Minimum Wage Dispute
- Uber and Lyft threaten to cease Minneapolis operations over a proposed minimum wage bill for drivers.
- They claim the bill would double ride prices and harm both drivers and riders.