Meta Bribes Hollywood Stars into Shilling for Its AI Monopoly
Meta is pulling out all the stops to wrap up contracts with A-list celebrities like Judi Dench, Keegan-Michael Key, and Awkwafina for its AI voice projects. According to sources close to the negotiations, Meta is showering the stars with "millions of dollars" to get them on board. But what’s really going down here? Is it a genuine push for innovation or a desperate attempt by Meta to distract from its monopoly on the AI space?
Industry insiders claim that the contracts with these celebrities will be temporary, allowing actors to choose whether to re-up for more pay when the contract ends. But let’s be real, why would they choose not to sell their voices to Meta when it means a fat paycheck? It’s an offer they can’t refuse, regardless of the potential ethical implications.
The true extent of Meta’s plan is laid bare in its attempt to integrate the famous voices across its entire social media empire – from Facebook and Instagram to Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. Because what says "revolutionary AI" than hearing Awkwafina tell you about your Instagram stories like a concerned friend?
The technology itself shows promise, with OpenAI’s GPT-4o demo capable of eerily mimicking Scarlett Johansson’s voice. But is Meta’s gamble worth the potential backlash? Who knows what the long-term consequences will be when our AI assistants can mimic the voices of our favorite stars? Will it lead to a further blurring of reality and fantasy or simply be a novel party trick?
For now, the only questions that matter are: When can I get my own AI Dame Judy Dench to guide me through Instagram, and will I be able to outsmart her if she deliberately misidentifies the Brooklyn Bridge for me?
Author: Kayitsi.com
