Google I/O: Pixel Fold and Google AI
Episode Description
Live from Google I/O, it's Waveform! Okay, so it's not really live. But we did race right back to the hotel room after Google I/O to discuss all of the AI news and gadgets while it was still fresh. First, Marques, Andrew, and David talk about some of the more impressive AI news that Google announced before digging into the newly announced Pixel 7a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. Enjoy!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Google I/O 02:43 AI announcements 04:01 Gmail 05:20 Google Maps 08:01 Magic Editor 13:18 Project Tailwind 24:22 Responsible AI 28:22 Trivia question 29:30 Ad break 29:41 AI in Search 39:57 Pixel 7a 52:09 Ad break 52:11 Pixel Fold 01:04:33 Pixel Tablet 01:14:31 Find My Android 01:20:13 Trivia Answers
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Brief Summary
Waveform podcast discusses Google I/O highlights, including AI features, Pixel 7A, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet.
Key points
- AI Features in Gmail. Gmail introduces 'Help Me Write' to draft emails using AI, enhancing productivity.
- Magic Eraser and Editor. Google Photos reveals new AI tools for photo editing, including Magic Eraser.
- Bard Plugins Announced. Bard receives major updates, including plugin capabilities for enhanced functionality.
- Responsible AI Practices. Discussion on the need for watermarks and metadata in AI-generated content.
- The Future of Search. Google's AI search raises questions about accuracy and website traffic.
- AI in Social Media. Concerns arise over AI-generated social media posts lacking emotion.
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Episode highlights
- AI Features in GmailGmail introduces 'Help Me Write' to draft emails using AI, enhancing productivity.“It just drops an email draft into your outbox.”3:59May 12, 2023
- Magic Eraser and EditorGoogle Photos reveals new AI tools for photo editing, including Magic Eraser.“It will just nuke it from the background of your photo.”7:46May 12, 2023
- Bard Plugins AnnouncedBard receives major updates, including plugin capabilities for enhanced functionality.“A huge thing got announced by chat GPT.”19:55May 12, 2023
- Responsible AI PracticesDiscussion on the need for watermarks and metadata in AI-generated content.“We need a way to know if it's AI or not!”24:35May 12, 2023
- The Future of SearchGoogle's AI search raises questions about accuracy and website traffic.“Will this kill website traffic?”32:32May 12, 2023
- AI in Social MediaConcerns arise over AI-generated social media posts lacking emotion.“Are we at this weird point with AI posts?”37:51May 12, 2023
- Pixel 7A ReviewThe Pixel 7A offers new features but raises questions about its value compared to the Pixel 7.“You can buy a pixel 7 for the same price, but the 7A exists now.”42:03May 12, 2023
- Introducing Pixel FoldThe Pixel Fold is a new foldable device that combines phone and tablet features.“The fold is a very confusing conflicting product to me.”52:41May 12, 2023
