HBO's financial thriller "Industry" is captivating viewers with a storyline that exposes the fraudulent practices of a fintech company, while Apple is reportedly working on integrating AI chatbots into CarPlay, and brands are leveraging AI in Super Bowl advertisements. These are some of the latest developments in the tech world, according to recent reports.
The hit series "Industry" is currently showcasing a compelling plot involving a hunt to uncover a fraudulent fintech company called Tender, as reported by TechCrunch. The show follows Harper Stern, who is leading her new investment firm and looking to short the company. After a journalist tips her off, Stern sends her associates to Ghana to investigate. "Fake users drive fake revenue drives fake cash," Sweetpea tells Harper, according to TechCrunch, highlighting the fabricated nature of the company.
In other tech news, Apple is reportedly exploring ways to integrate AI chatbots, like ChatGPT, into its CarPlay system, according to Bloomberg, as cited by TechCrunch. This move would allow users to interact with AI assistants through their vehicle's infotainment system. The next-generation CarPlay Ultra, which includes a central touchscreen display and digital dashboard, could further enhance this integration.
The Super Bowl advertisements also featured a significant presence of AI, with brands leveraging the technology for both commercial creation and product promotion, according to TechCrunch. Svedka Vodka, for example, created what it touts as the first primarily AI-generated national Super Bowl spot. The 30-second ad, titled "Shake Your Bots Off," features the company's robot character, Fembot, and her new companion, Brobot.
In addition to these developments, The Verge reported on deals for LG's C5 TV and Anker's powerful power bank, while also reviewing the second-generation AirTags. The AirTags are designed to help users locate lost items, with features like a louder chime and extended range, according to The Verge. "As someone who can never remember I put my keys, the louder chime and extended range are godsent," wrote Victoria Song of The Verge.
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