I have a few warnings to share today, and the first is directed at business owners and managers: You need to monitor what Meta AI is saying about you on Facebook.
Yesterday morning, I needed to get some information about a local business. So I did a search for it on Facebook. The results contained a link to the business’s Facebook page and a description of the business automatically generated by Meta AI.
That description said the business would be closed until noon in observance of Memorial Day.
I was sitting in the business. It was 8:00 AM and the business was wide open. Had been for 30 minutes. Meta AI was speaking with confidence and it was dead wrong. This is known as hallucination in the AI world.
Business owners/managers, I suggest you check what Meta AI is saying about you frequently.
Okay. The next two warnings are for Downtowners in general.
Watch out for a tall, skinny guy on a bike with a green frame who rides around the Main Street Mall, particularly around Court Square, between sunset and 12:30 AM. He is there to steal your stuff and he is VERY bold. If you turn your back on your bag for 1 minute, it’ll be gone.
Also watch out for people who try to sell you shoes on the street on Sunday mornings. They get these shoes from a church clothes closet that operates 6:15-7:45 AM. They are not supposed to be turning around and selling the shoes for profit. If you buy them, you’re potentially taking shoes off the feet of a homeless person who needs them.
Rock the Boat brings the ’70s and ’80s yacht rock to the weekly Peabody rooftop party this Thursday from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. $15 to get in, $40 VIP. VIPs get a buffet of chicken and beef sliders, grilled vegetables, and tater tots.
From WREG: What to expect at the South Main Songwriter Festival June 13-14
Ritual Coffee at 505 S. Main will have its grand opening Wednesday 4:00-6:00 PM. Complimentary light bites. Free drinK ticket for the first 50. Ribbon cutting at 4:15.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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