#1 - Friday February 03, 2023

Welcome to Beyond the Screen, I'm Frank Nanninga and I'm your host. Every day I'll be exploring the fascinating world of AI, ChatGPT, and Augmented Reality. Join me as we delve into the newest advancements in the industry and consider the implications of these technologies and their impact on our lives. Let's get started! Financial influencers are promoting the use of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot as a tool to make money with little effort. They are posting videos on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, claiming that by using the chatbot, one can become a millionaire. The excitement surrounding ChatGPT has sparked interest among the financial influencer community, who are riding the AI trend for attention and profit. The schemes proposed by these influencers, such as using ChatGPT to write blog posts and ad copy, generate YouTube content, or answer questions on Q&A sites, are often dubious and raise questions about accuracy and ethics. While their tutorials receive hundreds of thousands of views, there is also skepticism in the comment section, with other influencers pointing out the unproven and ill-considered nature of the advice. Google is set to host an event on February 8th focused on showcasing its latest advancements in search and AI technology. The virtual event, which will be streamed on YouTube at 8:30 AM ET, will highlight how the company is using AI to improve search and make it more intuitive for users. The timing of the event is notable as Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently announced the company's plans to allow users to interact directly with its AI language models as a companion to search. As competition from Microsoft's integration of ChatGPT into Bing heats up, it will be interesting to see what Google has in store. The event may also showcase updates to popular Google tools such as Google Lens, Translate, Shopping, and Maps., Facebook is set to launch a more affordable version of its current-gen Quest 2 virtual reality headset later this year. The Meta Quest 3 headset is expected to cost between $300 and $500, and will offer support for Meta Reality technology, allowing for the use of augmented reality. The headset is expected to be released in late 2023.