On Sept. 27-28, Meta rolled out the red carpet at Meta Connect 2023, an event focused on the future of the metaverse, a shared virtual space where people can interact with each other and digital content. 

The big reveal was “Meta AI,” a new generative AI assistant powered by Meta’s own recipe of a large language model, Llama 2. 

Meta AI lets you chat with different AIs, each with their own personality and interests. They are original characters created by Meta’s AI team. You can ask them questions, get recommendations or just have fun conversations with them. 

Meta AI is continuously updated with new data from the web. These chatbots are able to access data from the internet via the Bing search engine. 

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Meta AI celebrities (Meta)

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Meta partners with celebs to create AI alter egos 

Since Meta is trying to play catchup with ChatGPT, it hired a couple dozen big-name celebrities to be the look and voice of Meta’s new AI voice assistant. The celebs will embody the AI and play them. 

These alter egos come with fresh pseudonyms that veer away from the celebs’ real names, aligning with their new chatbot gigs. Among the 28 AI assistants whipped up by Meta, these are the ones that stood out with a sprinkle of stardom. 

Kendall Jenner as Billie, The Big Sis 

Kendall Jenner’s AI alter ego (Meta)

Snoop Dogg as Dungeon Master, The Guide to Games 

Snoop Dogg’s AI alter ego (Meta)

Tom Brady as Bru, The Sports Brain 

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Naomi Osaka as Tamika, The Manga Master 

Naomi Osaka’s AI alter ego (Meta)

Chris Paul as Perry, The Golf Guru 

Chris Paul’s AI alter ego (Meta)

Paris Hilton as Amber, The Detective 

Paris Hilton’s AI alter ego (Meta)

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So, you have Paris Hilton, aka Amber, cracking whodunnits with users, and she isn’t shy about her tech geek side. She’s made it public. 

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Snoop Dogg previously shared his thoughts on AI during a Milken Institute Global Conference panel, expressing both awe and concern toward this fast-paced tech evolution. 

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How to chat with Meta AI 

Meta AI is already available in beta for some people in the U.S. and is coming to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and Quest 3. You can chat one on one or message in group chats. To start chatting with an AI, you’ll need to start a new chat in Instagram, Messenger or WhatsApp and request early access to join the waitlist. Here’s how you request early access: 

Open Messenger 

Click the square “compose” box in the upper right-hand corner of your screen 

Click the “AI chat” row to get early access 

Request early access 

Meta will let you know when you’re in. 

There is a warning that pops up when you begin your AI chat that says, “Messages are generated by AI. Some may be inaccurate or inappropriate.”  Imagine if you read a warning sign like that while waiting to see a doctor.  Does proclaiming AI results as potentially wrong and offensive ahead of time make it OK to produce shoddy results?

Snoop Dogg is in awe of this fast-paced tech evolution. (X)

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Kurt’s key takeaways 

In what could appear as desperation to make Meta AI relevant in a world that seems to have passed it by, Meta is hiring celebrities to be the face of AI. Notable celebrities like Tom Brady, Paris Hilton, Snoop Dogg and Kendall Jenner have embraced their digital alter egos, marking this innovative stride toward enriching user engagement with AI. What this will mean for increased adoption of AI is yet to be seen. 

What do you think about the future of AI? Does putting the face of a celeb on it make you more likely to embrace it?  Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact 

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Many of us have hundreds, if not thousands, of photos on our Mac computers that have been uploaded over the years, which can make it time-consuming to try to find a specific one. Well, there is a solution to that problem. Did you know there is a feature called Smart Albums that you can use to organize your photos automatically and easily? 

Let me show you how to set up Smart Albums on your Mac Photos app. 

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What is a Smart Album? 

A Smart Album is a specific album that will live alongside your regular photo albums on your Mac, and it will have specific search criteria embedded within it that you choose when you create one. It can also update itself so that when you add or remove media from your Mac, your Smart Album will reflect these changes. 

This can be an incredibly helpful tool if you’re constantly searching for something specific. For example, you can create a Smart Album of just screenshots and categorize them by the date they were taken. Or you can have smart albums that just contain images of your favorite people or pets. Or if you have many photos that were taken on a professional camera, you can organize those based on which ones are in RAW form. 

How to use the smart album feature  

Smart Albums are available on all versions of macOS that support the Photos app, including Mac OS X Yosemite (10.10) and later.  The latest MacOS, MacOS Sonoma, has many updates and improvements, including the ability to recognize people and pets in your photos and videos. You can create Smart Albums that automatically group your photos and videos by the faces of your friends, family or furry companions.

Organize photos on your Mac. (Apple)

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To download MacOS Sonoma 

• Go to the App Store on your Mac and click on the Updates tab
• You will see MacOS Sonoma as an available update
• Click on Download to start the installation process

How to find and label photos of people and pets in Photos on a Mac 

If this is the first time you’re using Photos on a Mac, upon initially launching Photos, the software reviews your collection to identify humans, dogs, and cats present in your images. Once the review is complete, you can access the ‘People’ album, where images are sorted by the faces they contain, allowing you to label them. Naming a dog or cat prompts the album’s title to switch to ‘People & Pets.’ When you add new images, Photos will automatically match any identified humans or pets to those you’ve previously tagged. 

In addition to this automatic organization feature, you can also manually add captions to each photo, which will be helpful later when you create an album that pulls in specific words in your captions. For example, if you wanted to make a Smart Album of your dining room, you can add caption text for all your pictures of “dining room” so that later on, you would only have to type the word “dining room” to get all the pictures to pop up. Let me show you what I mean. 

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How to add captions to your pictures on a Mac 

Open your Photos app on your Mac. 

Go to your Library on the left-hand sidebar, and click on the photo you want to add a caption to. 

Click the lowercase i in the top right corner. 

Where it says Add a caption, type in a caption you can recognize. 

Click the red button when you’re done. 

Click Library again on the left-hand sidebar. 

In the search bar at the top right, type in your caption, and see your photo come up. 

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How do I make a Smart album on a Mac? 

Making a Smart Album is easy, and there are tons of search criteria you can choose from to make your search specific to what you need. 

The thing about Smart Albums is that they are unique to the Mac computer, meaning that you cannot create a Smart Album on your iPhone or iPad. 

However, you can always transfer those iPhone and iPad photos to your Mac and create Smart Albums from there. You can also view some of the photos from your smart albums on your iPhone or iPad by using the search feature in the Photos app. 

Here’s how to make a Smart Album: 

How to create a Smart Album on a Mac 

Open your Photos app  

At the top of your screen, click File.  

Choose New Smart Album. 

Type in a name for your album in the Smart Album Name slot.  

Under Match the following condition: choose the criteria you want for your Smart Album. 

To make it more specific, click the + icon to further refine your search. 

Click OK when you’re done. 

The Smart Album will automatically include any photos that match your criteria. For example, if you create a Smart Album that collects all photos of your friend “Bob,” any new photos that you add to your library with Bob in it will be added to the Smart Album automatically. This way, you can save time and organize your photos more efficiently. 

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If you followed my steps earlier for adding captions to your photos, you can make a Smart Album of all the photos with that caption as well, and it’s easy to do. Here’s how to do it using the “Dining Room” example I used earlier.  

Open your Photos app  

At the top of your screen, click File  

Choose New Smart Album 

Type in a name for your album in the Smart Album Name slot 

Under Match the following condition: change Photo in the dropdown menu to say Caption 

In the search bar next to where it says includes, type in the name of your caption 

Click OK 

All photos with that caption will now appear in your Smart Album 

Where do I find my Smart Album once I make one? 

In your Photos app on the left sidebar, click My Albums.  

You’ll see the name of your Smart Album appear, and it will have a gear icon next to it.

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Kurt’s key takeaways 

Smart Albums are a great way to keep all of your photos organized and will allow you to quickly search for something specific when you’re in a pinch. There are so many options for you to choose from when making one, and you can make as many as you want. 

Try it out for yourself, and see whether it’s something that suits your needs and preferences. You can create Smart Albums based on date, location, people, keywords, ratings and more. You can also edit, share or delete your Smart Albums anytime. 

Do you have any clever ways of organizing your photos on your Mac? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contac.

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A video game-like training simulator for Air Force pilots will give them a major advantage in real-life combat campaigns, a former F-22 pilot told Fox News. 

The military metaverse is a virtual space where soldiers interact and train with their comrades using artificial intelligence and augmented reality, which overlays digital content on the real world, former U.S. Air Force pilot Dan Robinson said. His company, Red 6, builds augmented reality training tech and can simulate campaign-length combat in digital displays that pilots see while flying their aircraft.  

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A friendly fighter jet is seen through Red 6’s augmented reality-enabled helmet.  (Red 6)

“Think of it as a massive multiplayer video game played over multiple days,” Robinson said. “That now allows us to do some campaign-level training, exercising national command authority from tactical operators on the ground or in the air all the way up through the government.”

“That’s what we’re thinking about in terms of the metaverse,” he continued. “A persistent, continuous, synchronous environment in which we can go train.”

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Digital training for soldiers — including playing video games — has been part of military training for years. Computer simulations “enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of joint military training,” a 1994 U.S. Government Accountability Office report stated, adding that they “can save time and money.” 

The cost to train fighter pilots ranges from nearly $6 million to over $10 million, a 2019 RAND Corporation analysis found. Further, the Air Force spends over $33,000 an hour to operate an F-22 flight, $28,000 for an F-35 and $8,000 for an F-16, according to Department of Defense data. 

The military metaverse enables pilots to have more frequent training against relevant targets, Robinson said. (Red 6)

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The augmented reality simulations help pilots quickly learn from the consequences of their military actions, Robinson said.

“You go and you fly a mission on day one, you exert effect,” the former Air Force pilot told Fox News. “The enemy, quote-unquote, adapts. And now you fly mission two.”

“Traditionally, as fighter pilots train, we go up, fly, we train, we come down, we land, we debrief the mission, and then the next day we’ll go fly another mission,” Robinson said. 

The Air Force has faced delays in getting pilots through training this year, according to Air & Space Forces Magazine, with more than 900 airmen awaiting entry into training. Air Force officials, meanwhile, know that video games and digital simulations give pilots effective training and recently partnered with a nonprofit national security company to host esports tournaments on military installations. 

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“I envision a future in which all warfighters across all domains are connected together in a joint synthetic training environment outdoors,” Robinson told Fox News. “Ultimately, we define the military metaverse as an extension of that.”

“That offers the opportunity for a really interesting paradigm shift in training,” he added.

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Have you ever wished you could keep an eye on your home or office without anyone noticing? Well, now you can with new sneaky lightbulb cameras. The invention combines the functionality of a lightbulb and a live video camera in one perfect spying tech device.

But are they secure? That’s a question many people have, including Cheryl from Florida.

“Hi Kurt, I recently read an article or advertisement about lightbulb cameras. They would be hooked up via the Wi-Fi. Are they secure?”  – Cheryl, Florida

This is a great question because most people may not know how to operate lightbulb cameras because they are so new to the market. Let’s go more in depth about what they are and how they operate so that we all have a better understanding of what these new products can do for you.

Lightbulb cameras are designed to look like regular lightbulbs. However, they come equipped with a camera that captures high-quality video footage. (Cyberguy.com)

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What are lightbulb cameras?

Lightbulb cameras are designed to look like regular lightbulbs. However, they come equipped with a camera that captures high-quality video footage.

You can install them anywhere you have a light socket, and they will record everything that happens in your space. You can also watch the live feed from your smartphone or computer anytime you want. Lightbulb cameras are the perfect solution for discreet and convenient security.

Some of the best lightbulb security cameras also offer additional features such as motion detection, night vision and two-way audio communication.

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Why would I want to purchase a lightbulb camera?

Lightbulb security cameras do have some features you may not be able to get with a traditional security camera. One thing about them is they are typically wireless and do not take any extra wiring to work, which means they’re easy to install.

Another perk of having a lightbulb security camera is it can rotate close to 360 degrees. This means that you will have a wide variety of coverage and will be able to tilt to every angle, so you can pretty much see the entire area of where the camera is installed rather than just one specific angle that a traditional camera might give you.

A lightbulb camera (Cyberguy.com)

One of the best parts of having one is it looks just like a regular lightbulb, so it can capture exactly what an intruder is doing without the intruder even noticing he’s being watched.

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What are some downsides that I should be aware of?

A big concern when it comes to using any new device is your privacy being compromised. Imagine finding one of these in a public restroom or changing room at a clothing store. Be on the lookout for a sinister installation that could intrude on your life since these are available to anyone. Without directly looking at the lightbulb camera, you may just think it’s a regular light bulb lighting the room.   

On the cybersecurity side, it is important to note that any device connected to the internet can be vulnerable to hacking. As a rule of thumb, I avoid using cameras inside my own home having covered so many creepy stories about how hackers pry into them.

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However, most lightbulb cameras come with built-in encryption and password protection to prevent unauthorized access. If the one you buy comes with a default password, you should change it and use a strong password for added security that contains capital and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords.

Additionally, I advise you to keep your firmware up to date and avoid using public Wi-Fi networks when accessing your camera’s feed.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Overall, light bulb cameras can be a great addition to your home security system. Although, it is important to do your research before purchasing one and ensure that you take the necessary precautions to protect your privacy and security, 

I think that many people will get some great use out of them. See my 5 best picks for lightbulb security cameras.

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Imagine going to a baseball game, and instead of showing your ticket, you just smile at a camera to gain entry. That’s what some fans are experiencing as they visit stadiums that have facial recognition technology.

Facial recognition is becoming more popular in sports venues around the world, especially as the MLB playoffs are heating up. According to some estimates, more than 20 stadiums in the world are already using or testing this technology. Many other stadiums have expressed interest in implementing facial recognition in their stadiums as well.

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What is facial recognition?

Facial recognition is a form of artificial intelligence (AI) that can identify and verify your identity by analyzing your facial features. This technology scans your face and matches it with a database of ticket holders, allowing you to enter the stadium without any hassle. It can be used for various purposes: security, convenience, personalization, and marketing.

AI integration into sports stadiums

AI technology has been increasingly integrated into our lives, with no end in sight. Recently, it has been making its way into professional sports as well. Teams are primarily using AI in three ways: to enhance the fan experience, for real-time access to deeper data on their own team’s players and their opponents, and to improve internal corporate workflow, as well as facial recognition systems.

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Facial recognition in stadiums

Facial Recognition kiosks have been popping up in numerous stadiums across the country. Stadiums are attempting to essentially end paper ticket sales and have your face be your ticket. Over 50 professional stadiums are planning to integrate this into their stadium shortly, while there are already many that are already testing or using it including:

• Citi Field, in New York City, home of the Mets baseball team, made history by becoming the first MLB team to officially implement a facial recognition ticketing system through a program called Mets Entry Express.
• Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, home of the Phillies baseball team
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, home of the Falcons football team and the United soccer team
• Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, home of the Broncos football team
• FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, home of the Browns football team
• Progressive Field, home of Cleveland Guardians, partnered with Clear to grant ballpark visitors expedited entry in exchange for their biometrics information
• Pechanga Arena, the home stadium for San Diego’s soccer and hockey teams, partnered with a firm called PopID to implement facial recognition-based ticketing
• Lower.com Field, in Columbus, Ohio, which is the home stadium for the Columbus Crew professional soccer team, has “Express Entry” for facial recognition ticketing
• The Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, stands out as one of the earlier facial recognition adopters. The facility began using facial recognition at metal detectors around 2017 to keep tabs on VIPs, credentialed personnel, or even potentially dangerous individuals
• FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, which uses facial recognition for entry
• Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, which uses facial recognition for ticketing
• Sun Devil Stadium at Arizona State University in Tempe, which was being used as a “living lab” to employ facial recognition technology that will analyze how fans feel based on their facial expressions
• Tropicana Field in Florida, where the Tampa Bay Rays play their home games, is also interested in adopting facial recognition technology

As more and more stadiums plan to integrate this technology, it faces a lot of controversy.

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Benefits of facial recognition for sports venues include:

• It can provide a frictionless and contactless way of entering the stadium and buying concessions, which can improve fan experience and safety.
• It can help with security and crowd management by detecting potentially dangerous people before they enter the stadium or cause trouble.
• It can help with fan engagement and personalization by collecting data on fan demographics, preferences, emotions, and behaviors, which can be used to tailor music, lighting, entertainment, and marketing to the fans.

Challenges and risks of using facial recognition

Facial recognition technology is not widely accepted by everyone. It also raises some ethical and social concerns, such as privacy, accuracy, bias, and consent.

Some people are skeptical or fearful of Artificial Intelligence, which is still a relatively new and untested field. The lack of regulation and oversight in the AI industry raises questions about the safety and privacy of this technology.

Some people may feel uncomfortable or violated by having their face scanned by a machine. Others may worry about potential misuse or abuse of their biometric data by hackers or authorities.

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Privacy experts are worried about the way data can be shared with law enforcement and the expanding surveillance network it creates. Katie Kinsey, chief of staff of the Policing Project at NYU Law, stated, “Often times, law enforcement only needs to ask these companies to hand it over; no process is required.”

Illinois, Texas, and Washington have enacted laws that regulate the use of facial recognition technology.

Another big issue with Facial Recognition so far is that it has proven to be somewhat inaccurate. When this software is having issues and not working correctly, it has proven to misidentify people of color. With stadiums having exclusion lists, this proves problematic as you could be misidentified and kicked out for a software issue.

How can we ensure that our facial data is not misused or compromised?

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If given the choice, opt out of facial scans whenever possible. Some places may offer you the option to decline facial recognition and use other methods of identification or verification. For example, you can use a physical ticket instead of your face to enter a stadium.

Kurt’s key takeaways

Ultimately, whether you are ready or not, AI and facial recognition are making their way into sports stadiums regardless of the controversy and issues surrounding it. Within the next few years, you can expect the majority of sports stadiums to be using Facial Recognition technology.

While facial recognition can offer many benefits for fans, such as faster entry, enhanced security, and personalized experiences, it also raises some concerns about privacy, accuracy, and ethics.

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