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The Sideload 041: A vision of Pixels to come

In episode 41 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast, Ben Schoon and Will discuss Google's Pixel 11, which aims to balance an always-accessible AI assistant with a minimalist, digital wellbeing-friendly experience. They also critique AI-generated ads and posters, questioning whether they cause more harm than good for those who monetize them.

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Welcome to episode 41 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Ben Schoon joins Will to discuss the future of Pixel, as Google’s Pixel 11 attempts to bridge the gap between always-accessible AI assistant and a more minimalist, digital wellbeing-friendly experience. They also dig into the world of AI ads, posters, and more, and wonder whether they’re doing far more harm than good to the people who choose to monetize them.

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