How Much AI Will We WWDC?
Episode Description
There was a lot to get into this week! First, Marques, Andrew, and David discuss Instagram testing unskippable ads before getting into some Microsoft Recall news. Then they go deep on what they expect to see from Apple's WWDC 2024 next week. Then we finish it up with a call to action: we want to add some sounds to our soundboard so make sure to leave a comment on YouTube with your favorite soundbite. We then of course round it out with some trivia.
Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:36 Instagram Testing Unskippable Ads 10:46 Microsoft Recall Security Concerns 32:09 Netsuite (Sponsored) 33:12 WWDC 2024 Predictions 01:15:14 Shopify (Sponsored) 01:16:15 Miro 01:17:16 Refreshing the Soundboard 01:31:59 Outro
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Brief Summary
Instagram tests unskippable ads; Microsoft introduces AI recall feature; WWDC predictions discussed.
Key points
- Instagram's Unskippable Ads. Instagram is testing unskippable ads that users must watch before continuing. Will this drive users away?
- Microsoft's Recall Feature. Microsoft introduces a feature that tracks everything you do on your computer for AI assistance. Is it helpful or creepy?
- The Trust Dilemma with Microsoft. Discussing the skepticism around Microsoft and data scraping practices.
- Privacy Concerns with Screenshots. Exploring the implications of Microsoft taking screenshots of user activity.
- AI Features at WWDC. Anticipating AI updates at the upcoming WWDC event.
- Siri's Potential Revival. The upcoming Siri update could mark a significant improvement after years of stagnation.
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Episode highlights
- Instagram's Unskippable AdsInstagram is testing unskippable ads that users must watch before continuing. Will this drive users away?“Unskippable ads have never gotten a good reception ever in the history of humanity.”1:46Jun 7, 2024
- Microsoft's Recall FeatureMicrosoft introduces a feature that tracks everything you do on your computer for AI assistance. Is it helpful or creepy?“I think this feature is cool, but the execution is so hard.”11:01Jun 7, 2024
- The Trust Dilemma with MicrosoftDiscussing the skepticism around Microsoft and data scraping practices.“I especially don't trust Microsoft.”23:32Jun 7, 2024
- Privacy Concerns with ScreenshotsExploring the implications of Microsoft taking screenshots of user activity.“Imagine if Google Photos was always taking a shot of whatever my camera was seeing.”26:53Jun 7, 2024
- AI Features at WWDCAnticipating AI updates at the upcoming WWDC event.“Expecting AI in spades at WWDC.”33:34Jun 7, 2024
- Siri's Potential RevivalThe upcoming Siri update could mark a significant improvement after years of stagnation.“This could be the biggest update in years for the iPhone.”43:57Jun 7, 2024
- Apple's AI VisionApple's approach to AI is focused on subtle improvements rather than flashy features.“They think a lot about the presentation of their products.”48:40Jun 7, 2024
- Apple's AI PredictionsThe team discusses their predictions for Apple's upcoming announcements, particularly regarding AI and Siri.“Siri's going to get an update, but will it be good?”1:04:03Jun 7, 2024
