In this episode of "Right About Now," hosts Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen delve into pressing business and marketing issues. They examine the effects of rising interest rates on mortgage demand, the launch of the AI search platform Perplexity, GM's controversial tracking of drivers, and the ethical quandaries surrounding AI-generated digital doubles of artists by a talent agency. The hosts offer their perspectives on these developments and their potential impact on the industry and society.
TAKEAWAYS
Impact of mortgage demand and soaring interest rates on the housing market and economy
Emergence of a new AI search platform called Perplexity and its potential implications for consumer behavior and the search engine market
Concerns about GM tracking drivers without consent
Use of AI to create digital doubles of artists by a talent agency
Insights and opinions from Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen on these topics
Valuable insights and analysis for the audience on current business and marketing news
TIMESTAMPS
The start of the podcast (00:00:00) Introduction to the podcast and hosts.
Discussion on studio setup and plans (00:00:27) The hosts discuss the studio setup, camera angles, lighting effects, and plans for the week.
Impact of mortgage demand (00:05:59) The hosts discuss the impact of mortgage demand on housing and the broader market, particularly in relation to interest rates and consumer behavior.
Emergence of a new AI search platform (00:08:04) The hosts discuss the emergence of Perplexity AI, its unicorn status, and its approach to providing answers rather than search results.
Concerns about GM tracking drivers without consent (00:15:18) The hosts discuss the privacy concerns and legal issues related to General Motors allegedly tracking drivers without their consent and sharing data with insurance companies.
Use of AI to create digital doubles of artists by a talent agency (00:19:56) The hosts discuss Creative Arts Agency's exploration of using AI to create digital doubles of artists, raising ethical and legal questions about the rights and implications for actors' and musicians' careers.
AI Digital Doubles (00:22:32) Discussion on the implications of AI creating digital doubles of artists and concerns about privacy and ownership.
Netflix Subscriber Growth (00:26:41) Netflix's increase in subscribers after a crackdown on password sharing and its impact on revenue and income.
Meta's Quest Headset (00:29:44) Meta's decision to open up its operating system to other hardware makers to boost its standing in the augmented reality and virtual reality industries.
Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Lottery (00:33:33) Kentucky's use of a lottery system for initial round of medical cannabis business licenses and the potential business implications.
TikTok Ban (00:35:31) The potential ban on TikTok by the U.S. government and its implications for businesses and users.
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