😵 Zuck’s Switch to AI from The Metaverse

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Welcome back to another edition of the OneHive Newsletter!

Today, we'll be looking at:

• Samsung’s AI fridge

• A.I. Artist Sparks Heated Debate

  Plus…

• A Deep Dive Into Zuck’s Switch to AI from The Metaverse

Read Time: 3 min 25 sec

🍎Samsung's AI Fridge: Your Culinary Guardian!

CES 2024 showcased Samsung's star!

The Bespoke 4-door Flex Refrigerator with AI Family Hub, is a kitchen game-changer.

It's not just a fridge; it's your kitchen's superhero, making cooking an adventure and ensuring every ingredient gets its moment to shine.

This smart fridge, armed with AI vision, tracks product expiry dates, rescuing you from the horror of fizzy gherkins and dubious veggies.

A visitor summed it up perfectly:

"It’s pretty useful because I always find expired vegetables in my fridge."

Picture this: a fridge that not only warns you but also sparks creativity.

When ingredients are about to go off, the AI Family Hub doesn't just sit idle—it suggests delightful recipes to rescue your food from the brink!

📸 AI-Generated Art Triumphs:

In an unexpected turn, an A.I.-generated artwork clinched the top spot in the digital category at the Colorado State Fair's art competition.

Crafted by Jason M. Allen using Midjourney, an artificial intelligence program, the winning piece, titled "Théâtre D’opéra Spatial," triggered a backlash from traditional artists who accused him of circumventing the essence of artistry.

Defending his victory, Allen emphasized his transparent approach, submitting the artwork under the name "Jason M. Allen via Midjourney."

He argued that no rules were broken, and his win was justified.

The use of A.I. in art has been met with mixed reactions, with concerns about potential job displacement for human artists and ethical questions surrounding the technology's training data sources.

While some critics condemn the use of A.I. tools for creating art, others defend it, likening it to the evolution of digital editing tools.

The controversy highlights a broader debate about the role of A.I. in creative fields and its impact on human artistic expression.

🤿Deep Dive: Zuck Switches to AI over Metaverse!

How AI Took Center Stage Over the Metaverse in Zuckerberg's Agenda

During a private moment at the 2021 Allen & Co. conference, Google's CEO, Sundar Pichai, lauded a technological breakthrough by Facebook's AI team, sparking Mark Zuckerberg's interest.

Despite Zuckerberg's inclination to be recognized as a tech innovator, Pichai's compliment resonated.

Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta Platforms Inc., has grappled with perceptions of being a shrewd businessperson rather than a tech pioneer, shaped by Facebook's acquisitions and controversies.

In 2013, he initiated Facebook's AI research group, led by Yann LeCun, a renowned computer scientist.

However, during the Idaho meeting, Zuckerberg was unaware of the specific AI breakthrough Pichai referred to, revealing his detachment from the AI group's daily operations.

Initially drawn to the metaverse's potential to transform online interactions, Zuckerberg's focus shifted to alternative futureproofing ideas, such as direct messaging, video streaming, and crypto.

The evolution from prioritizing the metaverse to emphasizing AI in Zuckerberg's strategic vision underscores the dynamic nature of tech priorities in Silicon Valley's ever-evolving landscape.

📖More Info

Something to read…

• "Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" by Max Tegmark

Something to listen to…

• Joe Rogan’s interview with Sam Altman (Founder of OpenAI/ ChatGPT)

Something to watch…

• How Far Is Too Far? A YouTube Originals