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Amazon's Alexa could have been in a prime position to dominate AI. Why AI detection tools for detecting AI written content are hurting writers. What was announced at WWDC earlier this week? And how security cameras getting smarter with AI is a good thing.

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talks about how over a dozen employees who worked on Amazon's Alexa had a good chance to dominate the AI space and blew that chance.
Mikah Sargent talks about how, with the rise of AI being used to perform writing tasks and tools being utilized to detect AI-generated work, writers are still getting stuck in the crossfire and are losing their jobs due to false accusations.
After leading the show last week, Dan Moren stops by again to chat about the major announcements at Apple's WWDC24.
And finally, why security cameras getting smarter with AI capabilities is a good thing for households?
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guest: Dan Moren

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A bevy of announcements came from Apple during it WWDC24 event! Apple Intelligence is coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac with features like Image Playground. iPadOS 18 is coming soon, including an official Calculator app for the iPad and Smart Script when using the Apple Pencil. And the Apple Vision Pro is expanding into new countries and regions, such as China and Singapore, starting June 28th.

Introducing Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that puts powerful generative models at the core of iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices from his companies over Apple's ChatGPT integrations.
The iPhone is now an AI trojan horse.
Apple introduces Image Playground - a new AI image tool.
iPadOS 18 introduces powerful new intelligence features and apps designed for Apple Pencil.
iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever.
Apple is bringing RCS to the iPhone in iOS 18.
visionOS 2 brings new spatial computing experiences to Apple Vision Pro.
Blackmagic Design announces the world's first commercial camera system and editing software for Apple Immersive Video on Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Vision Pro arrives in new countries and regions beginning June 28.
iOS 18 finally adds T9 dialling on iPhone.
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Leo's Pick: Reconditioning a classic Mac 128K
Mikah's Pick: Appe Developer app
Alex's Pick: Decibel X
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko

Guest: Mikah Sargent

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Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 opened with a content-rich keynote showcasing significant updates to Apple's ecosystem. From enhancements to operating systems to the introduction of Apple Intelligence, the event set the stage for the next generation of Apple products and experiences.

Entertainment

Apple TV+ enters its 5th year with a strong lineup of originals and upcoming shows and movies
Gaming experiences on Apple devices are enhanced by the unified gaming platform, leveraging Metal and Apple silico- Notable upcoming games include Frostpunk 2, Control, and Assassin's Creed: Shadows for both Mac and iPad
Operating System Updates

visionOS 2 for Apple Vision Pro introduces enhanced gestures, improved Mac Virtual Display, and expanded developer APIs
iOS 18 brings deeper customization for the Home Screen and Control Center, privacy improvements, and a major Photos app redesign
iPadOS 18 features a new floating tab bar for apps, Smart Script handwriting recognition, and the new Calculator app with Math Notes integration for Apple Pencil
macOS Sequoia introduces iPhone Mirroring for wireless phone control from your Mac, improved window tiling, presenter preview for video calls, and the Passwords app
watchOS 11 includes Training Load for workout impact analysis, the Vitals app for health metric insights, and an updated Photos watch face
Apple Intelligence

Personal AI capabilities for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Siri receives significant upgrades with more natural interactions, personal context understanding, and cross-app actions
Systemwide Writing Tools assist with rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text across apps
Genmoji and the Image Playground allow for playful image creation using simple descriptions
Integration with ChatGPT brings powerful external AI models to Apple devices
Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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VoIP Woes, Rogue Voice Memos, and Pet Tracking

Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent

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Can you debunk misinformation before it gets out to the public? A massive leak of Google's search algorithm made its way online. What is the /e/OS mobile operating system? And OpenAI is working with Apple to train Siri, and it is making Microsoft concerned about their relationship.

Will Oremus from The Washington Post joins Mikah Sargent to talk about misinformation and the practice of 'prebunking' as a way to educate voters in upcoming elections so that they are as informed as possible when casting their votes.
Mikah talks about a recent leak of Google's search algorithm and the company's acknowledgement of the leak.
Senior Writer Scott Gilbertson of Wired stops by the show to discuss /e/OS and its differences from the stock Google Android operating system.
Finally, Mikah talks about OpenAI helping Apple fix its digital assistant, Siri, and how that working relationship is making Microsoft very concerned.
Host: Mikah Sargent

Guests: Will Oremus and Scott Gilbertson

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Emily Dreibelbis from PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week. Emily talks about Scarlett Johansson and OpenAI. Could generative AI be coming to Alexa in the future? If your meme game is on point, then you may have a future with politics. And Microsoft announced new Windows laptops with AI features baked into the device.

Emily Dreibelbis talks about OpenAI being under fire from actor Scarlett

Johansson as the actor voices her concern over the company's use of her voice, while OpenAI fires back, showing how they used a different actor for the voice.
Mikah Sargent shares how Amazon plans to overhaul its voice assistant, Alexa, by incorporating AI features into it and charging a monthly subscription price.
If your meme game is strong with Millennials and Gen Z, consider a career in politics. The Biden re-election campaign is looking to hire a meme manager.
And finally, Daniel Rubino of Windows Central talks with Mikah about Microsoft's next-gen AI laptops, Copilot+ PCs, announced at its Build event earlier, and some of the expected features with these AI machines.
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Emily Dreibelbis

Guest: Daniel Rubino

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