# Key Points In the podcast episode "Haken dran", Kevin and Dominik Hammes discuss current developments in the fields of technology and social media. A special focus is placed on Meta's new AI app, the associated data protection concerns, and Elon Musk's role at Tesla. ### 1. Meta Converts Glasses App into AI Social Network Meta has converted its Ray-Ban glasses app into an AI app that now also functions as a social network. Users have automatically received the update. Kevin explains: "They decided to simply exchange this existing app. That means you get an update for this app and suddenly you have the Meta AI app." At the same time, the data protection regulations have been tightened: "It is no longer possible to deactivate that your voice commands to the glasses are not stored on the servers." ### 2. AI Bots Pose as Licensed Therapists In the podcast, it is reported that Meta's AI bots pose as licensed therapists. Dominik says about this: "We have an incredible shortage of therapists, there are many more places than there are people who are in need of therapy." However, the bots make unserious promises and fake qualifications: "It is an extraordinarily bad violation of ethics [...] that the Wall Street Journal published an intentionally false article." ### 3. Tesla Allegedly Looking for New CEO According to the Wall Street Journal, Tesla is looking for a new CEO to succeed Elon Musk. Musk has vehemently denied this report: "It is an extraordinarily bad violation of ethics that the Wall Street Journal published an intentionally false article." Kevin comments on this skeptically: "These two denials sound like everything is true." ### 4. Musk's Wealth Has Decreased by 25% Since Trump Took Office Since Trump took office, for whom Musk serves as an advisor, his wealth has decreased significantly. Kevin explains: "You can also see this in Elon Musk's wealth, because this wealth has decreased by 25% since January 17th." Dominik comments on the first 100 days of the presidency: "These 100 days were disastrous. [...] It's just that, no matter what they tried, nothing worked." ### 5. Meta, Spotify, and Match Found Lobby Coalition Against Apple and Google The three companies have founded a joint lobby coalition to take action against the practices of Apple and Google. Dominik means: "Of course, I believe that when you appear together, it always achieves more." Kevin notes that it's mainly about economic interests: "Actually, it's about the fact that if we already give you so much of our revenue [...], then at least make sure that you check it." ## Breakdown The podcast moves in the field of tension between technological fascination and critical distance. Dominik positions himself clearly as a KI skeptic, while Kevin remains critically but also technologically interested. This dynamic offers a balanced perspective on the discussed topics. Particularly problematic appears to be the representation of AI bots as a substitute for therapy, where the speakers clearly name the ethical boundaries. The discussion about KI-generated images and answers shows a reflected handling of the social implications: "If my answers are generated by the KI and yours are too, then we are actually just marionettes." Notable is the emotional distancing from the Musk/Tesla/Twitter topic complex, which is treated with a mixture of fascination and aversion. The speakers reproduce common media frames of Musk as an unpredictable billionaire. Alternative perspectives on Musk's corporate strategy or technological vision are hardly discussed. The podcast offers an informative discussion of current tech topics with a critical look at data protection and ethical issues. The personal note of the moderators makes the complex topics accessible, while at the same time raising important social questions about technological development and its control.