AI Ethics, Digital Detox, Google’s Battle, Social Media Shifts, an AI Call Recorder Gadget

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Do you trust the companies behind the tech you use every day, or are you concerned about the power they hold?
In this episode of Mindful Bytes, the team dives into the fascinating yet sometimes intimidating world of emerging technologies. We touch on AI facial recognition, the implications of Google's potential breakup, and why you shouldn’t underestimate Snapchat. We also explore the concept of the “Third Day Magic” effect on your mental health, discuss a major metric shift on Facebook and Instagram, and introduce a cutting-edge AI tool that could revolutionize how you handle phone calls. With special guest Maggie Thorne 🎀, who brings her unique perspective as a VP and American Ninja Warrior 💪, this episode is packed with insights, humor, and actionable advice.

What to expect in this episode:

• AI Facial Recognition & Ethics: Maggie Thorne shares her insights on how AI is reshaping safety, security, and marketing, but also brings up critical ethical concerns about its use.
• Third Day Magic: Shawna introduces the "Third Day Magic" concept, discussing the profound mental shifts that occur when we disconnect from technology for a few days.
• Snapchat's Growing Influence: Olivia breaks down why Snapchat's new subscription model is outpacing Meta and X, highlighting its unique appeal and user engagement strategies.
• Google’s Legal Battle: Ashton provides an overview of Google’s current antitrust lawsuit, explaining how it could lead to a breakup of the tech giant.
• Major Metric Change on Facebook & Instagram: Brian discusses a significant shift in how Facebook and Instagram will measure video performance, explaining why views will now be the primary metric and what that means for content creators.
• AI-Driven Call Notes: Brian introduces a new AI tool called "Plaud Note" that automatically records and organizes phone calls, offering a glimpse into how AI can streamline everyday tasks.

Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on how to navigate the fast-evolving tech landscape without losing touch with what truly matters.
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• 3rd Day Magic
• Snapchat Subscriptions
• Google Breakup
• Metric Change for Facebook & Instagram
• The Plaud Note

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Chapters

1. Topic Hook (00:00:00)

2. Podcast Panel Introductions: Special Co-Host Surprise 🎀 (00:00:25)

3. Emerging Technology, AI Ethics & Facial Recognition (Maggi) (00:03:01)

4. Why Are You Scared? Implementing AI Moving Forward (Brian) (00:11:13)

5. 3rd Day Magic: Digital Detox (Shawna) (00:15:26)

6. The Benefits of Digital Detox (00:17:40)

7. Forced to Unplug: Doctor's Order (Maggi) (00:22:30)

8. Gen X Mentality & Reflection Time (Brian) (00:25:02)

9. Snapchat Subscriptions & Streaks (Olivia) (00:26:22)

10. Are People Tired of Businesses on Social Media? (Brian) (00:32:41)

11. Personal Connection to Stand Out (Brian) (00:36:22)

12. Google's Antitrust Investigation (Ashton) (00:36:52)

13. Facebook & Instagram's View Metrics Shift (Brian) (00:41:57)

14. The Plaud Note: An AI Call Recorder & Note Taker (Brian) (00:44:46)