The More You Know: Edition 6

News that piqued my curiosity ⬇️

🟩 ChatGPT’s Instant Check-Out lets you buy things directly in the chat

The early days of agentic AI commerce are upon us. Let's hope this doesn't erode the objectivity of ChatGPT's product recommendations. I want to trust that XYZ project really is the best for me, not because it's sponsored or comes from an Instant Check-Out enabled merchant. In-app ads are also in the OpenAI pipeline as an additional revenue stream, so we can also count down the days of enjoying an ad-free user experience. Link

🟩 AI actress Tilly Norwood draws talent agents & controversy

As a movie lover, watching something with AI generated actors feels much closer to animation than it does a live action film. Computers can create incredible, entertaining worlds, but the magic of real actors in live action is the raw, genuine human connection between characters. I can see a place for AI actors/characters in entertainment, but it wouldn't replace real people (for me, at least). Link

🟩 Researchers develop an oyster-inspired bone glue for fractures

What!? This is wild! It's a biodegradable adhesive that bonds shattered bones in 2-3 minutes. No more metal hardware or invasive surgeries. Amazing step in the evolution of medicine. Link