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- Meta unveils Orion AR glasses with AI capabilities and gesture controls.
- Quest 3S VR headset launches at $299.99, replacing Quest 2 and Pro.
- Ray-Ban smart glasses receive software updates, including real-time translation feature.
- AI-generated content to be integrated into Facebook and Instagram feeds.
- Meta introduces celebrity-voiced AI chatbots on various platforms.
- New Llama model now capable of processing visual information.
- Meta unveils Orion AR glasses with AI capabilities and gesture control.
- Quest 3S VR headset launches at $299.99, replacing Quest 2.
- Ray-Ban smart glasses get new features including reminders and real-time translation.
- AI-generated content coming to Facebook and Instagram feeds.
- Meta introduces celebrity-voiced AI chatbots on various platforms.
- New Llama model adds image processing capabilities.
11 months ago
NaNoWriMo
AI
Literature
National Novel Writing Month faces backlash over allowing AI

- National Novel Writing Month organizers won't object to AI use in the event.
- Authors criticize the decision, citing concerns about AI in literature.
- Famous writers sued OpenAI for allegedly using their work without permission.
- Artists and writers are fighting against tech companies benefiting from their work unpaid.
1 year ago
AI
corporate restructuring
leadership changes
OpenAI shifts focus from research to commercial pursuits
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- OpenAI transitions from nonprofit research lab to profit-driven tech company.
- Several key leadership departures, including CTO Mira Murati and chief research officer Bob McGrew.
- Plans to restructure as for-profit company, potentially losing nonprofit parent control.
- CEO Sam Altman consolidates power following brief ouster and board reshuffling.
- Concerns arise about prioritizing product launches over safety and research.
1 year ago
AI
wearable tech
smart glasses
Meta introduces AI-powered features for Ray-Ban smart glasses
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- Meta unveils new AI features for Ray-Ban smart glasses, including photo reminders and QR code scanning.
- Real-time language translation between English, French, Italian, and Spanish coming soon.
- Improved AI responsiveness and accuracy in object recognition and conversations.
- New clear frame design reveals internal technology, limited to 7,500 units.
- Meta reports high demand, with over 700,000 pairs shipped according to IDC estimates.
- Snapchat's My Selfie feature allows AI-generated images based on user photos.
- Users' faces could be used in personalized ads by default.
- Snapchat provides an option to disable the use of AI selfies in advertisements.
- The company claims it doesn't share user data with third-party advertisers.