Roundup: AI isn't "democratization" and beware the "next big thing"

Stay tuned to the end for a clip on AI animation being "an insult to life itself"

Every week I recap what’s going on in the tech industry (and beyond) with comments on stories that stood out to me and some recommendations for things you might have missed. In this issue, I’m digging into:

• Corridor Digital claiming AI animation is “democratization,” not an insult to animators

• How voice assistants not living up to expectations should give us pause about the “next big thing”

• Whether people are going to embrace Meta’s vision for smart glasses

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