Neo Vision’s Weekly Rant #46
Where we RANT about what goes exceptionally good and wildly bad when you turn your company digital
Apple's Vision Pro is a leap into the future, a compelling glimpse of a world where the boundaries between the digital and the physical blur. But is it the future we want? Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, doesn't seem to think so. He sees a different path, one where our digital experiences are not solitary but shared, not passive but active.
The Vision Pro is a marvel of technology, but it's more than that. It's a statement of intent, a vision of the future. But it's not the only vision. As we stand on the brink of this new era, we find ourselves faced with a choice. Will we embrace the solitary digital experience offered by the Vision Pro, or will we seek out something more social, and more active?
The future is not yet written. The Vision Pro is a significant step forward, but it's just one step on a journey that is only just beginning. As we move forward, we must ask ourselves:
What kind of future do we want to build?
📱 This is what Instagram’s upcoming Twitter competitor looks like
Meta is developing a Twitter competitor, codenamed "Project 92," which integrates with the decentralized social media protocol ActivityPub and leverages Instagram's account system. Meta's chief product officer, Chris Cox, announced that public figures and creators, possibly including Oprah and the Dalai Lama, have expressed interest in a sanely-run platform.
⏸️ OpenAI still not training GPT-5, Sam Altman says
OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, has confirmed it's not close to starting work on GPT-5, following concerns about the rapid advancement of AI. Altman pushed back on calls for an AI development pause, stating the organization was already assessing potential dangers through audits and safety tests. He also shared OpenAI's stance against regulating smaller AI startups and highlighted his efforts in meeting global lawmakers and industry stakeholders to discuss potential AI abuses and necessary safeguards.
🎤 How to Speak the Same Language as Your Software Development Team
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