In this episode, we explore Meta's latest initiatives, including the testing of facial recognition technology to combat 'celeb-bait' scams and the suspension of accounts tracking the private jets of celebrities like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. We also discuss the impressive sales of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which are outselling traditional models, and the legal battle involving Tesla and AI-generated imagery from 'Blade Runner 2049'. Join us as we delve into the intersection of technology, privacy, and intellectual property in today's digital landscape.

Sources:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/21/meta-tests-facial-recognition-for-spotting-celeb-bait-ads-scams-and-easier-account-recovery/

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/21/meta-suspends-accounts-tracking-private-jets-of-elon-musk-mark-zuckerberg-and-other-celebrities/

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/21/metas-smart-glasses-outsell-traditional-ray-bans-in-some-stores-even-before-ai-features-roll-out/

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/21/blade-runner-2049-producer-accuses-musk-and-tesla-of-circumventing-copyright-with-ai-imagery/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:42) Meta tests facial recognition for spotting 'celeb-bait' ads scams and easier account recovery

(00:03:13) Meta suspends accounts tracking private jets of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and other celebrities

(00:05:32) Meta's smart glasses outsell traditional Ray-Bans in some stores, even before AI features roll out

(00:08:01) 'Blade Runner 2049' producer accuses Musk and Tesla of circumventing copyright with AI imagery