{"id":10731,"date":"2023-07-13T17:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T15:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/13\/conner-omalley-review-silicon-valley-parody-delivers-standup-solutions\/"},"modified":"2023-07-13T17:38:00","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T15:38:00","slug":"conner-omalley-review-silicon-valley-parody-delivers-standup-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/13\/conner-omalley-review-silicon-valley-parody-delivers-standup-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Conner O\u2019Malley review \u2013 Silicon Valley parody delivers standup solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soho theatre, London
<\/strong>An AI comedian cracks jokes tailored to the audience\u2019s internet search history in this spoof corporate presentation<\/p>\n

Streaming platforms increasingly tailor content to our own, unique tastes. Imagine if a standup could do the same? That\u2019s the promise held out by Richard Eagleton, founder and CEO of Standup Solutions and developer of KENN, the world\u2019s first AI comedian, in this spoof corporate presentation by Conner O\u2019Malley. This US act has cultivated a covetable reputation for his online work<\/a>, and there\u2019s much to enjoy in this parody of Silicon Valley values and tech utopianism. But it\u2019s not subtle, and its characterisation of O\u2019Malley\u2019s digital guru alter ego is not a surprising one.<\/p>\n

The joke to begin with, and the first seed sewn that Eagleton may be something less than a slick success, is that the revolutionary AI development we\u2019re promised is endlessly withheld. First we get to hear about Eagleton\u2019s childhood in Des Plaines, Illinois. Then all about his beloved car, extensive tech spec very much included. Then about his workout routine and diet, a livelier section sending up the bizarre, macho behaviour of performative, competitive wellbeing.<\/p>\n

At Soho theatre, London<\/a>, until 15 July<\/p>\n

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\nSoho theatre, LondonAn AI comedian cracks jokes tailored to the audience\u2019s internet search history in this spoof corporate presentation
\nStreaming platforms increasingly tailor content to our own, unique tastes. Imagine if a standup could do the same? That\u2019s the promise held out by Richard Eagleton, founder and CEO of Standup Solutions and developer of KENN, the world\u2019s first AI comedian, in this spoof corporate presentation by Conner O\u2019Malley. This US act has cultivated a covetable reputation for his online work, and there\u2019s much to enjoy in this parody of Silicon Valley values and tech utopianism. But it\u2019s not subtle, and its characterisation of O\u2019Malley\u2019s digital guru alter ego is not a surprising one.
\nThe joke to begin with, and the first seed sewn that Eagleton may be something less than a slick success, is that the revolutionary AI development we\u2019re promised is endlessly withheld. First we get to hear about Eagleton\u2019s childhood in Des Plaines, Illinois. Then all about his beloved car, extensive tech spec very much included. Then about his workout routine and diet, a livelier section sending up the bizarre, macho behaviour of performative, competitive wellbeing.
\nAt Soho theatre, London, until 15 July Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Soho theatre, LondonAn AI comedian cracks jokes tailored to the audience\u2019s internet search history in this spoof corporate presentation Streaming platforms increasingly tailor content to our own, unique tastes. Imagine if a standup could do the same? That\u2019s the promise held out by Richard Eagleton, founder and CEO of Standup Solutions and developer of KENN, …<\/p>\n

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