Beyonce Renaissance Tour, Buzzfeed Using AI for Black Content, AI Girlfriend

Techish is back with a brand new episode and this week hosts Michael  & Abadesi break down: 

• Snapchat influencer launches herself as an AI-powered 'virtual girlfriend' (02:00)
• Uber's DEI chief suspended over 'Don't Call Me Karen' event (12:55)
• Facebook and Instagram want to copy Twitter  (21:15)
• Is Buzzfeed using AI to develop authentic ethnic content? (27:30)
• Beyonce’s making bank on tour and teases a new haircare line (38:30)

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Further reading:

• 23-year-old Snapchat influencer used OpenAI’s technology to create an A.I. version of herself that will be your girlfriend for $1 per minute
• Uber's DEI Chief Placed On Leave After 'Don't Call Me Karen' Event Backlash
• Is Buzzfeed Using AI To Develop Black, Asian, Latine Content In "Authentic Voice"?
• Beyoncé has just announced a hair care line is in the works, but is the backlash fair criticism or is it steeped in racism?

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