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We kick off with a glance at Apple's new VR headset and explore the limitless horizons of Photoshop’s new AI image manipulation tool. 

Joe Gebbia, Airbnb’s co-founder, unveils a project that reimagines backyard spaces and battles the housing-affordability crisis. Discover the tiny, net-zero homes that are not just houses, but power generators. 

Unravel the mysteries of Ashton Kutcher’s Sound Ventures. With over $1B in assets and a new AI fund, find out how the actor-turned-investor is championing the next wave of tech revolution. 

Witness the epic Australian standoff between Burger King and Hungry Jack’s, a battle of trademarks, and a tale of one man’s unwavering vision. 

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🎙️ HQLA - Episode 33 🎙️

Welcome back to HQLA! Join us on another thrilling journey as we unravel a tapestry of topics, from investment nuances and innovative ventures to the startling revelations surrounding age reversal.

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In Episode 31 of HQLA, the hosts discuss various topics related to AI and technology. They start with a discussion on NFTs, particularly a song created using AI deep fake technology featuring Drake and The Weeknd, which sparks debates on intellectual property. They also mention musician Grimes' innovative but risky decision to split AI-generated music royalties.

The hosts then move on to Apple's venture into banking, highlighting their partnership with Goldman Sachs for a high-yield savings account and buy now, pay later service, which is seen as a smart move for the tech giant.

The episode delves into the world of AI, focusing on two new developments: AutoGPT and BabyAGI. AutoGPT is discussed in detail, as it automates tasks like website building and continuous self-improvement through a feedback loop, potentially replacing the need for prompt engineers. The hosts also mention AgentGPT as a solution to AutoGPT's lack of user interface.

The future applications of AI are speculated upon, emphasizing cost and effort reduction in website creation, content generation, customized user experiences, real-time iteration of webpages based on user interactions, and on-demand entertainment.

The hosts suggest that startups may need to reassess their business models due to these AI advancements, as many services can be more efficiently handled by AI, making traditional startup solutions less cost-effective.

The requirements for setting up AutoGPT are explained, including a Python setup, IDE, and OpenAI subscription.

In other news, Nike collaborates with RTFKT to release an NFT collection of Airforce 1 designs. Customers can redeem the NFTs for physical sneakers during a limited forge period on the RTFKT website. These NFTs are available on secondary markets, with prices ranging from $500 to $8,500 USD, and the shoes are set to ship in Q4 2023.

Revere, a London-based company, promoted their new design and R-Tec spray shop through a marketing stunt involving a tagged Range Rover left outside Harrods in London. The incident was falsely claimed by the TV show 'Cheaters,' and the R-Tec team sprayed another vehicle with 'REVERENOTREVENGE'.

Skittles staged a Broadway show called 'Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical' during Super Bowl Sunday in 2019, focusing on the manipulative nature of advertising. In 2017, Skittles streamed a Super Bowl ad exclusively to one teenage fan, with the world watching his reaction live on Skittles' Facebook page.

Go Puff promoted its app in 2017 by sharing weird orders from actual customers on their Twitter page. Milka, upon entering the German and French markets in 2013, left out one square of chocolate from their bars, allowing purchasers to claim the missing piece or send it to a loved one using a code on the packaging.

In 2016, the Art Institute of Chicago partnered with Airbnb to create an immersive artwork experience, re-creating Van Gogh's 'Bedroom in Arles'. The room was advertised for rent, and several respondents were able to rent it on Airbnb for $10 per night.

Coastalworld.com is a browser game developed by Coastal Community Bank that gamifies fintechs and helps you learn more about personal finance. Play mini-games that represent the fintechs, such as international money transfer, budgeting, and financing your home improvement

Discover the latest breakthrough in construction technology: 3D printed houses. Learn how companies like Icon, Peri, Mighty Buildings and Palari Group are using this innovative method to build homes faster, cheaper, and more sustainable. Find out how 3D printing is shaking up the housing industry and how it could help address the affordable housing crisis.

Finally, we explore the recent legal battle between luxury brand Hermes and NFT creator Mason Rothschild over the MetaBirkin NFT collection. We discuss the key arguments presented by both parties, the relevant legal tests used to determine trademark infringement, and the court's final judgment. We then consider how this may apply to an ongoing dispute between StockX and Nike. Tune in to learn more about the intersection of trademark law and the NFT market.

We start off with talking about web3 music, with four projects creating playlist-based NFT-enabled projects to integrate with Spotify.

Bard suffers against OpenAI.

GPT integrated into Bing.

Bald man Jeff Bezos running for president? Or just buying
football teams and newspapers?



Next up, we talk about AI tools to power your business. When we move on from just focusing on GPT, where can we get with the other startups in the market, and how can these be integrated into your tech stacks? Firstly we take a look at chatbots and how customer service can be automated using Landbot.io. Next up is Synthesia.io, which can create a completely AI-generated fake person to speak on behalf of your company. Then we take a look at RATH, which is a protocol by the company Kanaries; it’s basically an AI version of Tabelou and will help with your dataset interpretation. Looka is your new personal graphic designer, all from just text prompts. Galileo is an app that will let you describe an app from text, and it will design it for you. Of course, all of these are cool tools, but how do they all tie together? That’s the most important part, and we discuss how you could form a business from these and combine them to make money on the internet.

Next up is Hermès, a luxury brand that has become synonymous with timeless elegance, quality craftsmanship, and high fashion. In this segment, we explore the fascinating history of this iconic brand, from its founding in 1837 as a small harness workshop in Paris to its rise to global fame as a symbol of luxury and refinement. From the famous Birkin bag to the brand's silk scarves and ties, we delve into the cultural significance of the brand, exploring how Hermès has become a status symbol and global cultural icon.

Artifact is a new app created by the founders of Instagram. It’s like TikTok if it was full of articles instead of videos. Sure to grab the attention of those news readers out there.

 

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