EP3: Meta’s AR Glasses, OpenAI Voice Mode, Amazon AI Shopping Assistant, Spotify AI Playlists, Audible’s AI Narrators

AI With Friends

In Episode 3 of AI With Friends, we’re diving headfirst into the week’s hottest AI trends! Join Marlon and Adrian as they break down Meta’s latest AR Glasses announcement and how it’s shaping the future of augmented reality. We’ll also dig into OpenAI’s groundbreaking Voice Mode—finally giving ChatGPT a voice of its own—and discuss the ripple effects this will have across industries. Next, we explore Spotify’s new AI-powered playlist feature, transforming how we experience music. Plus, Amazon is changing the audiobook game with AI narrators, and we share thoughts on TikTok’s surprising approach to AI integration (or lack thereof). Tune in for deep insights, practical takeaways, and plenty of laughs. You won’t want to miss this one!

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Chapter

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Meta’s AR Glasses: The Future of AR (00:06:47)

3. OpenAI Voice Mode: ChatGPT’s New Powers (00:16:10)

4. Spotify’s AI Playlist: Custom Music at Your Fingertips (00:25:25)

5. Audible’s AI Narrators: The New Age of Audiobooks (00:35:00)

6. Amazon’s AI Shopping Assistant, “Rufus” (00:45:15)

7. Final Thoughts & Predictions w/ a Surprise Ending! (00:53:55)