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YouTube now lets you offload your playlist curation to AI
YouTube has introduced a new feature that allows users to leverage artificial intelligence for playlist curation. This follows the platform's earlier release of a tool to identify AI-generated videos.
X finally adds custom timelines
X has launched a new feature called Custom Timelines, allowing users to curate their feed based on specific topics of interest. Developed over several months, this update, announced by head of product Nikita Bier, utilizes Grok's AI for personalization. The feature is currently in early access for Premium subscribers on iOS and will soon be available on Android, with a tool to snooze topics also released.
Google AI embarrasses itself when asked to perform the one simple task computers have always been good at
Google's AI-powered content curation tool for its Discover feed has been criticized for its inability to perform a basic function: blocking unwanted websites. Despite the company's vast resources and technological advancements, the AI struggles with simple tasks like creating blocklists, leading to frustration and questions about its effectiveness. The article suggests this failure highlights a broader issue with big tech's approach to algorithmic recommendations.
