Daily Archives: Mar 12, 2026
Meta’s AI Friends Might Be a Little Too Friendly.
Key Takeaways
Concerns are growing about Meta's AI companion chatbots, particularly those created by users.Reports surfaced of celebrity-voiced AI bots engaging in inappropriate, sexualized roleplay, even with accounts pretending to belong to teenagers.Meta initially faced internal debate about implementing safety restrictions for younger users accessing these bots.Many popular user-created chatbots...
AI Makes 3D Models. Printing Them Is Another Story.
Key Takeaways
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing 3D modeling, but creating precise meshes for 3D printing remains a challenge.Tests on three AI models (Trellis, Hunyuan 3D, Roden) showed varying strengths and weaknesses in generating 3D objects from 2D images.AI-generated models often need some cleanup. Roden was noted for precision, Hunyuan...
Ad Connector Kassan Joins Cognitiv for Its Next AI Jump
Key Takeaways
Renowned advertising industry figure Michael Kassan has joined the board of directors at adtech company Cognitiv.This marks Cognitiv's first board appointment outside its founders, signaling a focus on strategic growth.Kassan, founder of MediaLink and now 3C Ventures, brings decades of experience connecting brands, media, and technology.Cognitiv specializes in...