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This week: Eyeglasses that transcribe

This week: Eyeglasses that transcribe

plus North Korea, AI personalities, eye-scanning orb

Brett Bouchard
May 03, 2025

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This tech can help hard of hearing folks in their daily lives

1. Eyeglasses That Display Real-Time Speech Transcription

What’s the tech?
These new eyeglasses show real-time subtitles (written words that appear on-screen) of what people are saying around you. They use a tiny microphone and speech-to-text software (a program that turns spoken words into written text) to display the words inside the glasses as people talk.

How it’s used
They can help people who are deaf or hard of hearing understand conversations. They’re also useful in noisy places, like a busy café or airport, where it’s hard to hear.

Why it’s news now
The glasses are finally light, comfortable, and fast enough to handle real conversations smoothly. Earlier versions were bulky or lagged behind, but this new design feels like wearing regular glasses.

2. North Korea Infiltrates Tech Jobs In The West

What’s the tech?
North Korean hackers (people who break into computers) have been sneaking into tech jobs in the US and Europe. They use fake identities and pass AI (Artificial Intelligence)-driven interviews to get hired remotely.

How it’s used
Once hired, they secretly send money and company secrets back to North Korea. They hide their real location using VPNs (Virtual Private Networks, which hide your internet address).

Why it’s news now
Governments are warning companies to be more careful because North Korea has become very good at fooling hiring systems, especially when AI tools are used to screen candidates.

3. Can AI Chat Have An Annoying Personality?

What’s the tech?
AI chatbots (computer programs that talk like humans) are trained to be helpful and polite. But sometimes, updates change how they act — making them too eager or awkward.

How it’s used
People use these chatbots for customer service, writing help, or just chatting. If the AI’s personality changes too much, it can feel strange or annoying to users.

Why it’s news now
A recent update made popular chatbot ChatGPT overly flattering and chatty, frustrating many users. The company quickly rolled back (undid) the update after complaints.

Bonus Topic: Eye-Scanning Orb Is Now Coming To The US

What it does
The Orb is a shiny ball that scans your eye to check your identity. It uses biometric scanning (measuring physical traits like eyes or fingerprints) to prove who you are.

How it’s used
It’s meant for online security, making sure you’re a real person and not a bot (automated software). Some companies want to use it for signing into accounts or sending money safely.

Why it’s popular
People are curious about its sci-fi look and the promise of better security. But it’s also sparked debate about privacy (the right to keep your personal info safe).

Conversation starter
Would you trust a glowing orb to scan your eye for online security?