Happy Friday! 173,536 You Tube videos SCRAPED by Apple, Nvidia & Anthropic, Meta’s & Ray-Ban smart glasses making waves, Samsung’s New XR Headset launch, Highlights from AWE 2024, AI Courses, Humor, Tools & more. Let’s GO — with this week’s episode of XRB Wire.
Friday’s lineup
- + 48000 You Tube Channels Scraped
+ Ray-Ban Meta glasses outsold
+ Google Vids Gemini AI App
+ Microsoft Designer App
+ Samsung’s New XR Headset
+ Lenovo ThinkReality VRX
+ AI / Game / Image Tools…
NEWS: AI
48000 YouTube Channels SCRAPED
Did you know AI giants are secretly using YouTube videos to train their systems?
Proof News uncovered that subtitles from 173,536 videos across 48,000 channels were used without permission by companies like Anthropic, Nvidia, Apple, and Salesforce.
Educational channels like Khan Academy and media outlets like The Wall Street Journal were among those affected. Even YouTube stars like MrBeast and PewDiePie had their content siphoned.
Proof News has now created a tool to help creators see if their videos were used in this covert operation. Curious if your favorite creators are on the list? [Read More]
Google Vids Gemini AI App
Google has launched Vid’s Gemini, an AI-powered app within its Workspace Labs. Vid’s allows users to drop docs, slides, voice-overs, and video recordings into a timeline to create a presentation video to share with coworkers. [Read More]
AI to be the next CEOs, CEO’s disagree (PUN intended)
An online retailer swapped its local support team for AI bots and an offshore team. Costs dropped, but so did service quality and sales. This example highlights a hot boardroom topic- replacing employees with AI bots. The New York Times suggests CEOs could be next, CEO’s disagree.” [Read More]
Game Devs Fear : AI to change Nature of Job
Many companies developing AI tools emphasize that their creations are not meant to replace humans, and there’s a consensus that the technology is far from achieving that goal. Game Dev’s however, express a more pressing concern, they fear, The real issue is that jobs are evolving, but not for the better. [Read More]
AI Humor
Have you ever thought of AI taking over the office coffee machine? HR company ‘ Lattice ’ attempted to treat AI bots as if they were human employees — and it backfired. Following the backlash, Lattice scrapped a feature that allowed organizations to create employee records for AI workers— Too much AI — HAHA & HA😂. [Read More]
AI Courses
Are you ready to upskill ??? Rundown AI offers a certificate course on using AI tools in the workplace. This course is designed for professionals looking to integrate AI into their daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity. [Read More]
NEWS: AR / VR / Game / Design
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses
The new Ray-Ban Meta glasses have outsold their previous version, according to Essilux CEO. These smart glasses combine fashion with cutting-edge technology, allows users to live-stream directly to followers on Facebook and Instagram. Is this next big trend in smart accessories? [Read More]
Microsoft Designer App
Microsoft’s AI-powered Designer app has launched or iOS and Android users! create custom images, stickers, greeting cards, invitations, and more using easy-to-use templates. Question is, How many apps do we need to make a sticker??? [Read More]
NEWS: XR DEVICE
Samsung’s New XR Headset
Samsung along with Qualcomm is set to debut its new XR headset this year. This cutting-edge device promises to blend augmented and virtual reality, offering an immersive experience. What we really want to know- Will it be affordable & have they sorted out the tech issues ? [Read More]
Lenovo ThinkReality VRX
Lenovo is giving ThinkReality VRX headsets to elderly patients. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for seniors through immersive virtual experiences. [Read More]
NOTE: We know, Virtual Reality (VR) can provide a unique experience, like no other. It cant do it at scale YET - This problem must be tackled FIRST.
XR EVENTS: AWE
AWE 2024 Highlights
This year’s AWE (Augmented World Expo) showcased groundbreaking advancements in XR technology. Keynote speakers discussed the future of augmented and virtual reality, highlighting new use cases and innovations. Missed the event? Catch the highlights on YouTube, thanks to @CasandChary. [Watch Here]
AWE Networking Opportunities
The AWE event also offered valuable networking opportunities for professionals in the XR field. Attendees shared insights, exchanged ideas, and forged new collaborations. Interested in connecting with like-minded innovators? Check out the event’s LinkedIn page. [Read More]
TOOLS
Buildbox is the world’s first software that truly allows anyone to create amazing games regardless of technical skill. Create, publish, and monetize your games easily.
Guidde is the generative AI platform for business that helps your team create video documentation 11x faster.
Imagine.art is your creative AI companion for generating unique and captivating art pieces. Bring your artistic vision to life with AI-powered tools.
AE Studio transforms your AI ideas into reality. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative solutions tailored to your needs.
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That’s all for this week!!! We’ve explored the latest in AI, AR/VR, Game and design, uncovering new tools and trends all around the world. Stay tuned for next week’s updates. Until then, keep exploring and embracing the power of technology. Enjoy your weekend!!!
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