The Altered Perception

Send us a text In this episode of 'The Altered Perception Show,' we dive deep into the world of wearables(AR/AI glasses, smartwatches, Plaud Note etc.) and AI with Austin Mejia, Product Manager for Pixel Watch and Wear OS at Google. Austin discusses the evolving landscape of smartwatches, smart glasses, and other wearable technology, offering insights into foundational models, on-device AI, and the future potential of these devices. From the convergence of AI and health tracking to the challenges and innovations in hardware development, this conversation uncovers the fascinating progress and future of wearables. Additionally, Austin shares his own journey and offers valuable advice for those looking to enter the tech industry. 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Meet Austin Mejia: Leading AI for Pixel Watch 03:31 Austin's Journey: From Policy to Hardware 04:32 Building the AI Team at Google 10:40 The Future of Wearables and AI 16:30 Challenges and Innovations in Wearable Tech 28:49 The Role of AI in Enhancing Wearable Usability 34:17 Pixel Watch 4: A Game Changer 37:12 Pioneering Smart Replies on Wearables 37:40 Challenges of On-Device LLMs 39:41 Improving Messaging on Smartwatches 40:44 Gesture and Voice Interaction 42:27 Collaborating with Qualcomm on Hardware 44:38 Foundational Models and Wearables 47:39 Health and Fitness Tracking 53:21 Privacy and On-Device AI 57:54 Future of Wearables and AI 01:14:27 Advice for Aspiring Technologists https://www.instagram.com/the_altered_perception/?next=%2F