Vibes, Slop, & Silicon Valley
Welcome back to The FAIK Files!
In this week's episode:
- Microsoft introduces "Vibe Working" with "Agent Mode" and "Office Agent" in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- We explore the hype and backlash surrounding AI video, including the saga of Tilly Norwood.
- Meta launches "Vibes," a new feed featuring AI-generated short-form videos, while OpenAI drops Sora 2.
- More chatbot woes are reported, alongside a fun exploit allowing takeover of Unitree Robots.
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*** NOTES AND REFERENCES ***
Microsoft Introduces “Vibe Working”:
- Article (The Verge): https://www.theverge.com/news/787076/microsoft-office-agent-mode-office-agent-anthropic-models?utm_content=buffer5e866&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bsky.app&utm_campaign=verge_social
- Microsoft’s Release: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/09/29/vibe-working-introducing-agent-mode-and-office-agent-in-microsoft-365-copilot/
AI video: Hype, backlash, and more:
- The saga of Tilly Norwood: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/tilly-norwood-fully-ai-actor-blasted-actors-union-sag-aftra-devaluing-rcna234685
- Access Hollywood Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTKlTFxX2XU
- Global News Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II6Hqivj460
- Tilly Norwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tillynorwood/reels/
- Particle6: https://www.particle6.com/
OnlySlop! Meta’s new “Vibes” feed with minimal human input:
- OpenAI Sora 2: https://openai.com/index/sora-2/
- Tech Crunch on Meta’s Vibes: https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/meta-launches-vibes-a-short-form-video-feed-of-ai-slop
- From Meta on Vibes: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/introducing-vibes-ai-videos/
- Check out Meta Vibes yourself: https://www.meta.ai/vibes
More Chatbot Woes:
- Wired Article: https://www.wired.com/story/chatbots-play-with-emotions-to-avoid-saying-goodbye
- Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/1nw2100/an_ai_company_just_spent_1_million_on_print/
- Exploit Allows for Takeover of Fleets of Unitree Robots: [suspicious link removed]
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