‘Tis the Season for Gaming | VR under the Christmas Tree | AI for Historical Preservation | Lego Fortnite Success

On this week's episode, the EU becomes the first governing power to enact laws around artificial intelligence. Next, Hackl and Kebler discuss an article in the NY Times that focused on using AI to talk to the dead. Hackl talks about the benefits of AI for historical preservation. Also, ‘Tis the Season for Gaming and VR, as Hackl and Kebler discuss the success of the Fortnite x Lego collab and how the Meta Quests outsold AirPods on Amazon’s Black Friday sales. Hackl interviews Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos, founder of Abundance Studio. Kostopoulos is a strategy and emerging technology advisor. Producer Lily Snyder brings you the Dispatch from the Fringe.Show Notes:EU Reaches Agreement on New “AI Act”: The World’s First Comprehensive AI LawUsing A.I. to Talk to the DeadAI Can Reshape the Physical World—If We Regulate It ProperlyFortnite x Lego Official Launch TrailerWould you believe a VR headset outsold AirPods during Black Friday? It happenedDr. Lydia Kostopoulos on LinkedInLatinas pioneras en la IA: dando forma al futuro, un algoritmo a la vezWant to Trick an LLM? Try Asking It Nicely or Use Argentinian SpanishDLD Conference in MunichSubscribe and Share:www.adweek.com/podcasts/tech-magic/Cathy Hackl on LinkedInLee Kebler on LinkedInLily Snyder on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TechMagic with Cathy Hackl helps you navigate the future and make sense of today’s rapid technological change. Hear unique perspectives, explore new trends, and journey into the heart of technology. TechMagic is a must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of tech because Arthur C. Clarke said it best: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.