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The Future of Companion AI
31:42 - 41:49 (10:06)
This podcast discusses the potential for companion AI to move beyond entertainment and into everyday life, with examples such as a virtual friend like in the movie Her or a Cosmo that can connect with kids with autism.
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Virtual characters that acknowledge the presence of a human in the physical world are likely to be better received than devices like Alexa or Google Home that can start speaking proactively.
31:42 - 35:37 (03:54)
Summary
Virtual characters that acknowledge the presence of a human in the physical world are likely to be better received than devices like Alexa or Google Home that can start speaking proactively. The creators of these characters aim to provide a more natural and novel interface to physical devices.
ChapterThe Future of Companion AI
Episode#241 – Boris Sofman: Waymo, Cozmo, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Robotics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses privacy and security concerns when launching a product or service in Europe, emphasizing the higher social bar for these issues in countries like Germany and France compared to the US.
35:37 - 37:59 (02:22)
Summary
The speaker discusses privacy and security concerns when launching a product or service in Europe, emphasizing the higher social bar for these issues in countries like Germany and France compared to the US.
ChapterThe Future of Companion AI
Episode#241 – Boris Sofman: Waymo, Cozmo, Self-Driving Cars, and the Future of Robotics
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The guest envisions the development of more advanced AI companions, similar to those depicted in the movie Her and character like Cosmo.
37:59 - 41:49 (03:49)
Summary
The guest envisions the development of more advanced AI companions, similar to those depicted in the movie Her and character like Cosmo. The talk centers around the possibility of such companions providing unique benefits and connections for individuals that go beyond what we have seen so far.