Will AI get the same celebrity-fueled hype as crypto? It is complicated
When the crypto world was at its last peak, celebrities quickly joined the gold rush. Tom Brady started an animated NFT business for athletes and artists with support from a16z and Kleiner Perkins, among others. Reese Witherspoon said crypto is here to stay, encouraging “more women to be part of the conversation.” And Paris Hilton, a lifelong crypto enthusiast, reportedly named two of her new pets "Crypto Hilton" and "Ether Reum."
While crypto has spat and struggled in recent months, the spotlight is now on AI. Will celebrities follow Venture's latest hype train? Buzzy products from OpenAI, such as ChatGPT and GPT-3, are helping to attract billions in venture capital interest. But the fundamental differences between AI and crypto may mean that influencers turned venture capitalists may not be as eager to jump in.
But does AI even need celebrities touting its many applications?
When the crypto world was at its last peak, celebrities quickly joined the gold rush. Tom Brady started an animated NFT business for athletes and artists with support from a16z and Kleiner Perkins, among others. Reese Witherspoon said crypto is here to stay, encouraging “more women to be part of the conversation.” And Paris Hilton, a lifelong crypto enthusiast, reportedly named two of her new pets "Crypto Hilton" and "Ether Reum."
While crypto has spat and struggled in recent months, the spotlight is now on AI. Will celebrities follow Venture's latest hype train? Buzzy products from OpenAI, such as ChatGPT and GPT-3, are helping to attract billions in venture capital interest. But the fundamental differences between AI and crypto may mean that influencers turned venture capitalists may not be as eager to jump in.
But does AI even need celebrities touting its many applications?
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