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AI Roundup 049: Down the Rabbit hole

Artificial Ignorance • 84 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Consumer Electronics Devices
  1. New AI device Rabbit R1 aims to replace smartphones with a large action model and Rabbit OS.
  2. OpenAI responds to a lawsuit arguing about fair use in model training which could impact AI companies.
  3. Concerns rise over AI clones in YouTube ads pushing scams, legal gray areas surrounding AI clones, and proposed legislation to protect voice and likeness rights.

What the Vision Pro wants from humanity

Insanely Free • 31 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Tech industry Virtual reality Artificial Intelligence Subscription services Consumer Electronics
  1. Apple's Vision Pro is not just a gadget, but a body prosthesis that aims to eventually replace all other devices, shaping how we interact with reality.
  2. The subscription mindset prevalent in modern life extends beyond entertainment to essential elements like health, education, and even sensory experiences, leading to a potential loss of ownership and freedom.
  3. Unsubscribing from the reliance on tech and consumerism can lead to reclaiming freedom, saving money, and rediscovering the value in simpler, more meaningful aspects of life.

Is Biden Li-Ion About Batteries? Also: How Apple Could Play the EU's USB C Requirement For Big Profits

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Environmental Battery technology Legislation Sustainability Consumer Electronics
  1. The push for electric vehicles to combat climate change relies heavily on lithium-ion batteries, but the production and disposal processes of these batteries have significant environmental and human consequences that cannot be overlooked.
  2. Transitioning to standardized cables like USB-C, as mandated by the EU, can have positive impacts on consumer savings, e-waste reduction, and the push towards more sustainable practices in the technology industry.
  3. Apple's potential profits from the EU's USB-C requirement highlight how companies can leverage regulatory changes, like adopting new standards, to generate revenue through avenues such as fast-charging solutions and certification fees.
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Microsoft backed a repair bill in Washington State. It died anyway.

Fight to Repair • 78 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🕹 Technology Repairability Legislation Consumer Electronics Environmental Impact
  1. Microsoft supported a right-to-repair bill in Washington state, marking a shift in their stance, but the bill did not progress due to opposition from members, including a former Apple employee.
  2. Older phones are generally easier to repair than newer models, as research shows the most repairable phones have an average age of 7.8 years.
  3. The right-to-repair movement is gaining momentum globally, with political and corporate endorsements, such as the Biden Administration's support and the Council of Europe's official backing.

The Week in Repair: June 5 - 11

Fight to Repair • 78 implied HN points • 14 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Repair Regulations Standardization Consumer Electronics
  1. New York's Fair Repair Act is a significant step in the right to repair movement, potentially paving the way for other states to follow and reducing electronic waste.
  2. Kyle Wiens of iFixit emphasizes the importance of right to repair laws in extending the lifespan of gadgets and promoting local repair economies.
  3. The FTC is prioritizing rooting out illegal repair restrictions, especially in the face of rising car repair costs for consumers.