In this week’s episode of “Make Me Smart,” we delve into the impact of deepfake videos on society, as well as the rise of the creator economy and its effect on venture capital. We also explore Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology and its growing interest among retailers outside of its own domain.
The UK has taken action against creators of sexually explicit deepfakes, and we examine the potential consequences for victims. Additionally, we discuss why content creators like Dude Perfect on YouTube and other startups are currently attracting significant investment.
For more information related to these topics, check out the following sources:
– “Creating sexually explicit deepfake images to be made offence in UK” from The Guardian
– “U.S. Creator Funding Surges for First Time in Two Years” from The Information
– “7 VCs explain why the creator economy still has legs” from TechCrunch
We also explore other stories related to deepfake videos, AI, and the creator economy, and their impact on various aspects of society.