As the internet still grapples with made-for-advertising websites (MFAs), here come AI-generated made-for-search websites…Should we call these MFSs? This has been expected since the GenAI boom began last year, but I figured the flood would happen even faster.
@martyswant
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Google Circle To Search Privacy Data Collection AI Models
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Google’s VP of Search Cathy Edwards just answered that question on stage at Unpacked. She said Google will only be able to see whatever a user highlights via Circle To Search. I also wonder how the new AI tools will use device owners' data to improve text & image AI models, etc.
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Samsung Circle To Search: New AI Feature Raises Privacy Concerns
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At #SamsungUnpacked, Samsung and Google just announced a "Circle To Search" tool that lets users search anything on their app by circling, highlighting or tapping on anything without switching apps. A big question I have: What do all these new AI features mean for user privacy?
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Debuts Real-Time Call Translation AI
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Happening now: Samsung’s #SamsungUnpacked event for the debut of the Galaxy S24. Expect lots of new AI features to be announced. One new feature: The S24 will have real-time language translations for calls & IRL convos with two-way text & voice translations.
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AI-Enabled TVs Transform Viewing Experience and Marketing Opportunities at CES
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One trend I noticed at #CES2024: A wave of AI-enabled TVs to improve sight & sound for viewers, but also advertising & commerce for marketers. #CES I've been mostly offline since @CES
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CES 2026: Tech Conference Insights and Innovation Opportunities Ahead
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That said, it was great being back at @CES in-person for the first since 2020. (Nonstop busy like every year, but a worthwhile week and plenty of ideas for the coming weeks & months.)
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OpenAI Expands Sales Teams in San Francisco, NYC and London
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OpenAI is building out sales teams with more roles in San Francisco, NYC and London.
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U.S. Senators Discuss Congressional Priorities for Emerging Tech 2024
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Closing out the finally day of @CES
: A panel with four U.S. senators to discuss Congressional priorities for emerging tech in 2024. #CES #CES2024 Here on stage: @SenJackyRosen
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AI Technology Progress and Future Industry Applications
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I’ll also add that this is by no means hyper-realistic yet, but I can see where this is heading and how it could be beneficial for various uses for various industries and consumers as the tech improves.
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Haptic Gloves Bring VR Touch Sensations to Life
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Good morning from…The future? I got a chance to try out these haptic gloves yesterday, which simulate what it feels like to hold and touch objects in VR. For this demo, I felt rain drops, had a spider crawl on me, and then killed it with a fly swatter. #CES #CES2024 @CES
