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Apr 2023
2h 34m

TWiG 711: Full Throttle Democracy - AI r...

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  • Google is No Longer Supporting These Five-Year-Old Devices.
  • Google ending Works with Nest & Dropcam support, Nest Secure owners getting free ADT system.
  • The Fitbit-to-Google account migration will start this summer.
  • Google Home's latest update provides more control over your smart appliances.
  • Google confirms pricing plans for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.
  • Discover more than 800 free TV channels with Google TV.
  • The Unintended Consequences of Internet Regulation.
  • The importance of disclosure in generative AI.
  • 'We have to move fast': US looks to establish rules for artificial intelligence.
  • Create AI by describing it.
  • Use AI to create short-form video.
  • Get Your Kids to Love Reading with Choose-Your-Own Adventures, powered by GPT-4!
  • Substack unveils the product that got it banned from Twitter.
  • Instagram Founders' News App Artifact Adds 'Reputation Scores' and Comments.
  • Why progressive lawmakers are fighting against a TikTok ban.
  • TikTok sister app Lemon8 surges in U.S.
  • Samsung to cut chip production as profits plunge by 96%.
  • PC market faces another inflection point.
  • Mass Layoffs and Absentee Bosses Create a Morale Crisis at Meta.
  • Twitter reveals some of its source code, including its recommendation algorithm.
  • Google rolling out Android 14 Beta 1 for Pixel phones.
  • Pixel 7 April update fixes Bluetooth unpairing, and improves Macro Focus.
  • Google is working on 'Find My Device' feature even when the phone is turned off.
  • Google Will Require Android Developers to Make It Easier to Delete Your Account Data.
  • Android devices can now automatically archive little-used apps.
  • Google releases 'Cross-Device Services' on Play Store, which will power Chromebook app streaming.
  • Google prohibits personal loan apps from accessing user photos and contacts.

Picks:

  • Stacey - Homey Hub.
  • Jeff - Why are news outlets putting their podcasts on YouTube?
  • Ant - I'm Jealous of #Hardhead.
  • Jason - A deck of cards.

Hosts: Jason Howell, Jeff Jarvis, Stacey Higginbotham, and Ant Pruitt

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