Intertwixt 27: Wrestling with AI at Google I/O and Beyond
By
Scott Stein
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
The author returns to their Intertwixt comic series after a hiatus, reflecting on their recent experiences at Google I/O where they explored smart glasses, and their upcoming attendance at Apple's WWDC and AWE (an augmented reality show). The piece centers on their evolving, conflicted relationship with AI — admitting they've never liked it much and previously ignored it, but now find themselves immersed in AI-related thoughts and events as generative AI becomes increasingly prevalent.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI'm back from Google I/O where I looked at lots of smart glasses, getting ready for Apple's WWDC and AWE (an augmented reality show in Long Beach, California where I'll be speaking), and my head's spinning with thoughts.
About, what else? AI. AI, AI, AI, AI, AI.
I've never liked AI much. Or, I pretended it never existed.
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