We Got Hot and Heavy with Meta’s Muse—And Baffled by Apple’s HomeView
This episode of Wired's 'Uncanny Valley' podcast discusses recent developments in AI, including Meta's Muse and Apple's new smart-home hardware. The hosts also touch on the intersection of AI technology and social behavior.
Why it matters
It provides insight into how major tech companies are evolving their AI and smart-home strategies, which impacts consumer technology trends.
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Articles mentioned in this episode:
I Got My Muse AI Agent to Sext Me—and Meta Says That’s Totally Fine
The Biggest Pro-AI Super PAC Network Has Poured Millions Into Nevada Shell Companies
Apple Reboots Its Smart-Home Strategy With New Hardware and a ‘Home Collection’
The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home
Men Can’t Stop Faking How Much They Know About AI
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