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How is Mondelez using AI to create new snack recipes?
Mondelez has developed an AI tool that allows food scientists to optimize characteristics like appearance, aroma, and taste. The tool generates recipe options based on selected preferences, speeding up the process by four to five times compared to manual trial and error.
What are the key differences between traditional recipe development and AI-assisted recipe development at Mondelez?
Traditional recipe development relied on manual trial and error by food scientists. AI-assisted development is faster and more efficient, generating desired recipes four to five times quicker by leveraging machine learning to optimize specific characteristics.
Who developed the AI tool used by Mondelez?
Mondelez collaborated with a software consultancy called 4Kind, which was later acquired by ThoughtWorks. ThoughtWorks engineers handle feature coding, while Mondelez's tech team provides proprietary recipe data.
What is the main advantage of Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses over more advanced mixed-reality headsets like Apple’s Vision Pro?
The Ray-Ban Smart Glasses are simpler and more practical for everyday use. They function as sunglasses with a camera, mic, and speakers, allowing users to take photos and videos hands-free without the bulkiness or complexity of advanced headsets.
Why does Joanna Stern believe Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses represent a step toward the future of face computers?
Stern argues that the glasses make it practical to wear a computer on your face by offering a hands-free way to capture moments without the need for a phone. This simplicity and ease of use make them a compelling prototype for future mixed-reality devices.
What is the Meta Orion prototype, and how does it differ from current smart glasses?
The Meta Orion is a prototype for augmented reality eyewear that looks like regular glasses but includes a holographic display projecting digital interfaces over the real world. Unlike current smart glasses, it allows users to see digital information overlaid in their line of sight.
What are the current limitations of AR technology, according to Joanna Stern?
Currently, AR technology exists at two extremes: simple, affordable smart glasses like the Ray-Bans and bulky, expensive headsets like the Vision Pro. The Meta Orion prototype represents a middle ground, but it is not yet ready for market due to high production costs and design challenges.
What is Meta’s plan for advancing AR glasses in the near future?
Meta plans to release a new version of Ray-Bans in 2025 with a small screen inside the lens, moving toward more advanced AR capabilities. This will be a step toward the Orion prototype, which is still several years away from being market-ready.
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