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𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐙 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬. A new study has found that Gen Z may value AI and authenticity on social media differently than older generations. Analytics firm Sprout Social's 2024 Influencer Marketing Report gathered feedback from 2,000 respondents across the US and UK about their experience consuming social content. Even as governments grapple with the regulation and roll out of AI, survey respondents were evenly split in their feelings about a brand working with an AI influencer. While 27 percent of respondents said they would be "indifferent" to it, 37 percent said it would make them more interested in the brand and 37 percent said it would make them distrustful of the brand. The report notes that 46 percent of Gen Z respondents, specifically, said they would be more interested in a brand that worked with an influencer generated with AI. The report also underscored a generational divide in perception around "authentic" marketing, which is of less value to Gen Z. While the report says that "about half" of Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers said they valued influencer authenticity, only 35 percent of Gen Z said they did. So what do Gen Z care about? For them, it's actually more of a numbers game. The report notes that 47 percent of Gen Z respondents said that they valued an influencer's follower count.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗜 At Berkshire Hathaway's recent annual meeting, Warren Buffett shared his cautious view on the rapid growth of AI. He acknowledged its vast potential but stressed the significant risks, particularly in enabling sophisticated scams. Buffett pointed out the dangers of AI in scamming through advanced technologies like voice cloning and deep-fake techniques. These can convincingly impersonate individuals, tricking people into sending money or sharing sensitive information. Here’s what he had to say in brief: ↗ AI could increase scammers' abilities, leading to more convincing frauds. ↗ Despite booming tech stocks like Nvidia and Meta Platforms, Buffett advises a cautious approach due to his limited understanding of AI. ↗ Buffett compared AI's rise to the development of nuclear weapons, highlighting its irreversible impact and potential to fundamentally alter society. An exercise in caution Despite Wall Street's enthusiasm for AI, with significant investment flowing in, Buffett remains cautious. His analogy with nuclear technology underscores the profound impact AI is going to have on our society. Is Buffet just too boomer on AI?

𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲. The expansion of AI is set to significantly increase electricity demand in the US. According to a Wells Fargo analysis, demand could rise 20% by 2030, driven by growth in AI, semiconductor production, battery manufacturing, and the electrification of vehicles. Data centers catering to AI alone are projected to require an extra 323 terawatt hours—vastly more than the current annual consumption of New York City, which stands at 48 terawatt hours. Here’s what you should know: 📍 Technological advancements, particularly in AI, are expected to increase US electricity demand significantly by 2030. 📍 As a quick-response energy source, natural gas could be critical for bridging gaps when renewable sources fall short. 📍 The Southeast US is crucial, with major growth in data centres and energy demand anticipated, supported by strategic infrastructure projects like pipelines. 📍 This demand increase presents challenges for major tech companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta, which are committed to using renewable energy sources. 📍 However, the variability of solar and wind power makes these sources unreliable for consistent high-volume demand. 📍 Natural gas, capable of rapidly meeting large energy needs, is seen as an essential interim solution. 📍 It is expected to cover 60% of the power demand increase caused by AI and data centres. 📍 Energy companies there are preparing for significant changes, with Dominion Energy predicting that demand in Northern Virginia will double by 2030. 📍 EQT Corp, a leading gas producer, considers this region strategic for growth, aided by facilities like the Mountain Valley Pipeline. But, AI can speed up renewables But it’s not all doom and gloom. AI could solve the very issue it is creating. It can make the energy sector more efficient and better at integrating renewable sources. ✔ It helps predict energy needs, streamline grid operations, and manage energy resources effectively. ✔ These advancements are key for maintaining reliable energy as we face climate challenges and variable demand. ✔ The Southeast US is crucial for upcoming energy projects, supported by infrastructure like the Mountain Valley Pipeline. ✔ AI's ability to improve efficiency and integration of renewables is vital for a sustainable energy future. So, use more energy - to learn how we can use less. Is AI going to help or hinder renewables? 1. Help 2. Hinder Comment your answer below ⬇ . #data #artificialintelligence #community #people #energy #writing #tech

🥣🎬 THIS IS HOW YOU START YOUR DAY🎬🥣 Attention, fellow breakfast enthusiasts! Are you ready for a nostalgia-infused journey back to the days of childhood cereal capers and midnight munching marathons? Well, hold onto your spoons because Jerry Seinfeld, the maestro of humor and aficionado of breakfast bliss, is here to spill the beans—er, cereal—on his breakfast habits and musings! From the iconic Monk's Café to the halls of comedy, Jerry Seinfeld has left a trail of cereal crumbs in his wake, celebrating the joys of processed breakfast delights like a true connoisseur. And now, with his latest Netflix comedy, "Unfrosted," set to premiere on May 3, he's inviting us all to join him in a breakfast bonanza like no other. In an exclusive chat with Men’s Health, Jerry unveils the secrets behind his breakfast obsession, from childhood munching mishaps to late-night cereal sessions with his kids. It's a story sprinkled with humor, nostalgia, and a dash of almond milk drama—because why should dairy have all the fun? So, what's Jerry's go-to cereal prescription for mood management? Whether you're feeling down in the dumps or just need a little pick-me-up, he's got a cereal recommendation that's sure to hit the spot. And don't even get him started on high-protein cereals; according to Jerry, if you want protein, you're better off making some eggs! But it's not just about the cereal—it's about the experience. Late-night cereal sessions with his kids, toasted Pop-Tarts with a cold glass of milk, and the eternal debate of toasted vs. cold—Jerry Seinfeld's breakfast adventures are as entertaining as they are relatable. And let's not forget the bagels! From classic lox and cream cheese to his Sunday morning ritual of raisin bagels and cinnamon babka, Jerry's breakfast lineup is a symphony of flavors and nostalgia. In the end, Jerry leaves us with a nugget of wisdom: "First of all, nothing’s important. That’s just something somebody said in a meeting." So, whether you're a cereal aficionado or a breakfast skeptic, remember to savor every spoonful and embrace the joy of the Most Important Meal of the Day—because in Jerry's world, anything you want to be important is important. So, grab your favorite cereal, pour yourself a bowl of nostalgia, and join Jerry Seinfeld on a breakfast adventure like no other. It's a journey filled with laughter, memories, and of course, plenty of cereal!

Master the art of deep work, and you'll be able to learn anything, build anything, and achieve anything you set your mind to. It’s the first step towards the life you always dreamed of. Most people think deep work is about "distraction-less" work. But removing distractions only solves half of the puzzle. The other half is getting into a flow state. Flow is the state of mind when time feels endless and instant at the same time. When you’re completely immersed in one task. It makes hard work feel effortless. You do your best work when you’re in flow. Most people only experience it once a week, and at random... But if you can get into flow at will, you'll be more productive in a single day than most people are in a week.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲?" For about seven or eight years, there's been a theory circulating in conspiracy circles known as the "Dead Internet" theory. It argues that the organic, human-generated content that once defined the early web has been overshadowed by artificially created content. This shift, proponents claim, has led to a "dead" internet where the majority of content is machine-generated rather than human-made. But there's more to the theory. It suggests that this transition was intentional, orchestrated by governments and corporations to manipulate public perception. AI SLIME Addressing the conspiracy aspect first, it's improbable that a coordinated effort by nation-states or corporations aimed to replace human-generated online content with AI-generated content. Such a task would be too massive and require extensive secrecy. However, the notion that AI is replacing human-generated content is gaining traction. This shift began as bots became prevalent on social media platforms in the 2010s, but the advancement of AI has enabled the creation of entirely fabricated images, videos, websites, and news articles. Since the emergence of ChatGPT in late 2022, AI has been used extensively to produce content for various platforms. The influx of AI-generated content, particularly on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok, has become noticeable. TikTok, in particular, has seen a surge in AI-generated content, often indistinguishable from human-made content. Referred to as "AI slime," this content inundates feeds, with many users unaware that it's AI-generated. This lack of discernment extends to advertisers, whose ads may appear alongside AI-generated content that receives engagement primarily from other AI-controlled accounts. While social media platforms typically disdain this low-value content, there are indications that some platforms may be considering amplifying its presence. IF YOU CAN’T BEAT THEM . . . As reported by The Intercept, TikTok—one of the biggest repositories of AI slime—is exploring the possibility of releasing virtual influencers to compete for brand deals against its human influencers. Instead of a brand paying a human influencer five or six figures to flog its clothes or cars (a sum TikTok doesn’t get a cut of) the platform wants to offer brands the option of using its own AI-powered influencers. The Intercept reveals that TikTok plans to introduce a feature generating video ad scripts and AI-generated influencers for advertisers, also extending AI influencers to Shop merchants. Similarly, Meta's Instagram is testing a program enabling top influencers to transform into AI-powered chatbots for user engagement. These developments raise concerns about the proliferation of AI-generated content on social media platforms.

𝐀𝐈 𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐭. Humane’s new AI Pin — the first major AI device — wanted to make you less reliant on your phone. But now that reviewers have gotten their hands on it, they’re warning, “Don’t chuck your smartphone in the junk drawer just yet.” At this point, the wearable device seems to be causing more headaches than it’s worth. But while AI gadgets might not be ready for prime time, that doesn’t mean they don’t have a bright future. Out of the box, the AI Pin can: 📍 Make calls, send texts, and take photos and videos with voice commands Stream your music (except, it’s only compatible with Tidal for now). 📍 Recommend nearby restaurants and bars. 📍 Project a futuristic laser display that you can hold up to your palm. Why are most reviewers underwhelmed? It mostly comes down to the idea that at this point, it’s still easier to do most tasks on your phone. For instance, you can activate Siri with just your voice, but Humane’s AI Pin makes you touch the device while speaking to it. Hand gestures don’t always work as intended, and the gadget easily overheats. Besides, it’s pricey: $699, plus $24 a month for 4G services. But don’t despair: Rome wasn’t built in a day. There were mediocre touch screens and smartphones before the iPhone came along and changed everything. We don’t have to set all of our hope in Humane either. A more affordable alternative, the Rabbit R-1, is right around the corner. And Sam Altman is working with former Apple design lead Jony Ive on a top-secret AI gadget of their own. They could all be a huge step up from modern-day smartphones.

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐮𝐦 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨. But since then, we’ve struggled to come up with robots that can do lots of things on command — like the space-age robot butlers that people predicted would one day take care of all of our chores for us. Apple allegedly wants to take a crack at it. Sources told Bloomberg this week that the tech giant is taking some of the money and talent from its ill-fated electric car plans and putting them into home robotics instead. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩: 📍 A mobile robot assistant that could follow you from room to room. 📍 A tabletop device that would be able to simulate head movements — like nodding or keeping eye contact with someone in a crowded room. Both would likely be infused with AI: Apple’s SVP of Machine Learning and AI Strategy is reportedly one of the projects’ leaders 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧? Robots have never been great at spatial awareness. They’re usually built to do the same task over and over again — in a predictable environment, like a warehouse. People’s homes are a different story. They can change from one day to the next. Maybe don’t start saving just yet: Apple’s still in the early planning stages, and there’s no guarantee its home robotics products will ever be released. Where’s the research taking place? According to Bloomberg, Apple built a top-secret facility that looks like the inside of a home to test its new devices. It’s somewhere near Apple’s Cupertino HQ, but the exact location remains a mystery.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰. This new movement focuses on balanced productivity–doing great work without burning out. Have these 3 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 to favor yourself: 1) 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 To do great work you need to do deep work. And to do deep work, you need to focus on one thing at a time. Author Cal Newport talks about the mistake he made early on in his career when he would try to work on an academic paper early in the day, then work on writing a book, and then switch to working on his computer science assignments. Looking back, he wishes he focused on just one project a day. “I was too young to appreciate this reality as a graduate student in my twenties, but I for sure recognize its wisdom today,” he writes. A much more productive schedule would’ve been: Mondays = Work on academic papers Tuesdays = Do research for the book Wednesdays = Write a rough chapter for the book Thursdays = Edit the chapter Fridays = Work on computer science assignments This way you’re able to give all of your concentration into one project at a time, and thus go deeper into each subject. So instead of trying to multitask or work on multiple projects on the same day, pick one project and obsess over it for the entire day. 2) 𝐍𝐨 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 This is a simple, yet effective tip: Don’t schedule any meetings on Mondays. If you don’t work for yourself, you can still implement this tip by suggesting any other day when someone tries to set up a meeting with you. The benefit of this is that it allows a more gradual transition from the weekend into the work week. Sunday scaries tend to decrease and get to start your week by working on the project you find meaningful without distractions. I’ve been following this rule for some time now and I love it. Mondays tend to be my most creative days so I want to spend it writing and creating content instead of talking to people. Other days, of course, could also work just as well. Perhaps keeping Fridays clear of meetings works better for you. The key to this idea is maintaining some block of peace amid an otherwise cluttered and chaotic calendar. 3) 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 The old productivity movement encouraged spending every hour of your day working to make as much money as possible. But slow productivity encourages people to pursue projects for passion, not profit. Stephenie Meyer got the idea for a book from a dream in the summer of 2003. The experience was so vivid that she felt she had to write a book about it. Even though she wasn’t an author and had 3 kids to take care of, she committed to writing every day whenever she had a bit of free time (usually after the kids went to sleep). It took her a few years, but eventually, her book was published in 2006–it was “Twilight.”

An increase in automated accounts, a surge in offensive language, and inconsistencies in enforcing content rules have been persistent challenges for X, formerly known as Twitter, since Elon Musk's acquisition in October 2022. Fast forward a year and a half, and it seems X has lost nearly a quarter of its user base. According to Sensor Tower data, X's daily active mobile app users in the U.S. dropped by 23% since November 2022, marking an 18% decline year-over-year. As of last month, X's U.S. mobile app had 27 million daily active users. Sensor Tower's findings suggest X has experienced the most significant decline among its competitors, including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook. Sensor Tower attributes this decline to user dissatisfaction with content quality, technical issues, and competition from short-form video platforms. The sharpest decline in X usage occurred last summer following significant platform changes implemented by Musk. Despite X disputing Sensor Tower's findings, the lack of substantial evidence raises questions about the platform's declining user base. X's statement refuting the report is based on estimates and lacks concrete data to support its claims. An unrelated post by the @XData account claims high user engagement, but data from Musk's account contradicts these claims, indicating a decline in X's user base.