Source: The Verge
Summary
Dreambeans is a new feature that uses AI to create illustrated “stories” based on a user’s personal data from their Google account. The stories are curated and presented in a visually appealing way. The feature is seen as a way to make personal data more engaging and interactive. According to the announcement, Dreambeans is designed to be a fun and creative way to explore one’s digital life.
Our Reading
The launch follows a familiar script.
Dreambeans is the latest attempt to make AI-generated content exciting. It’s a rehashing of old ideas, now with more personal data. The “stories” are essentially a fancy reimagining of what we already knew about ourselves. The announcement touts it as a “new way to explore your digital life”, because who doesn’t want to relive their Google search history in a slightly more colorful way? It’s just another way to say “we’re going to use your data to make something that looks kind of cool, but is actually just an ad”.
Author: Evan Null
