The MacVoices Live! panel explores Sesame's AI voice assistant, highlighting its realism and conversational depth, and discusses a razor brand's surprising use of OnlyFans after being shadowbanned on TikTok. The conversation with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bixby also touches on marketing strategies, and the evolving reputations of content platforms like OnlyFans and Reddit.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:10 Introduction to MacVoices

01:16 Exploring Sesame's AI Voice Companion

03:11 Emotional Connections with AI Voices

04:52 OnlyFans: A New Marketing Strategy

07:11 The Controversy of TikTok Bans

11:38 Analyzing PR Strategies and Publicity

12:49 Eco-Friendly Products for Outdoor Enthusiasts

16:08 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

Links:

Talking with Sesame's AI voice companion is amazing and creepy - see for yourself

https://www.zdnet.com/article/talking-with-sesames-ai-voice-companion-is-amazing-and-creepy-see-for-yourself/

This shaving brand was banned on TikTok, so it started an OnlyFans

https://www.fastcompany.com/91291334/this-shaving-brand-was-banned-on-tiktok-so-it-started-advertising-on-onlyfans

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