HackerNoon Technology Polls
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These polls represent where forward thinking technologists see the industry headed.
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Which Company Has the Best Use of AI in Their Product Stack?
It's in our browsers, it's in our apps, it's in our graphics cards, it's everywhere now. Which big tech company has integrated and utilized AI most effectively across its product stack so far?
47% Microsoft (CoPilot)
12% Alphabet (Google, AI Overviews)
31% Nvidia (DLSS, RTX GPUs)
8% Meta AI
267 Voters
What Do You Think of Google's AI Overviews?
Recently, when you Google a question, an AI overview pops up as the first thing you see. It gathers data across the web and tries to answer your question as best as possible, with varying levels of success. What do you think of this feature?
29% I hate it and I want it to stop.
29% I dislike it for now but I think it could be improved.
16% I like this feature and can't wait for it to be improved.
23% I love it as it is already.
237 Voters
Should Consumers Have the Option to Tip Creatives?
Recently, a former executive of Blizzard Entertainment suggested that gamers should have the ability to tip developers if a game leaves them with a truly special experience. That got us thinking; should consumers have the ability to pay beyond what they've already spent on a product or a piece of media if they feel really strong about it?
39% Absolutely! I think some products are truly special and I would want to continue supporting it any way I can.
39% I like the idea of having that option, but that does not mean I'll want to use it regularly or all the time
13% Nope! Paying beyond what I have already spent sounds excessive. I can support developers by purchasing their next product
8% Sure, if a developer and/or publisher decides to pay ME back if I don't like their product/media/game :')
230 Voters
Which AI Announcement From Google I/O 2024 Excites You the Most?
The spotlight was on Artificial Intelligence at Google's I/O developer conference on Tuesday. So much so that the company mentioned "AI" over 120 times during the keynote address. This emphasis reflects Google's strong focus on advancing AI technologies and integrating them into various products and services.
31% Generative AI in Search
15% Project Astra and Gemini Live
8% Google Veo
4% Ask Photos
23% Gemini in Gmail
10% Detecting scams during calls
5% Others (share in the comments)
105 Voters
What Do You Think Will Happen To TikTok?
The US recently passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the US unless ByteDance sells the company. What do you think the outcome will be?
22% ByteDance will fight this in court and win. The ban is unconstitutional.
9% BtyeDance will fight in court but will likely lose.
24% TikTok will be sold to a different company but ByteDance will keep the algorithm.
22% TikTok will not be sold and it will leave the US market.
21% No opinion/I don't use TikTok
346 Voters
Should Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg be a part of the U.S. AI Safety and Security Board?
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has recently announced the AI Safety and Security Board. It will be comprised of 22 members including Sam Altman and Satya Nadella. However, two notable exceptions are Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Should they be a part of the board?
36% Yes, I think it's necessary for them to be included.
14% Yes, but I don't think it's a big deal if they aren't.
34% No, they shouldn't be.
14% I don't care.
341 Voters
Should internet users be required to verify themselves using a government-issued ID?
US lawmakers in the past have floated the idea of having internet users verify their ages with ID and/or a consent form from their parents to use a service, like social media. Is that something you would be in the favor of?
42% Hell no! That's a clear invasion of privacy and I would have none of it
20% Age-verification or parents' consent could be used for some services, but it shouldn't be a catch-all
24% Yes! This could be a great way to prevent trolls and possibly limit mental health and self-harm tied to the use of social media
13% The government can mandate such an option, but it won't work! People will always find workarounds
309 Voters
Which Google Cloud AI Update Are You Most Excited For?
Google Cloud Next 2024 unveiled a slew of cutting-edge AI implementations and cloud solutions. Which of these tickles your fancy the most?
24% Google Vids: AI-fueled video creation tool integrated with Google Workspace
28% Gemini Code Assist: Enterprise-focused AI code completion tool, rivaling GitHub’s Copilot
8% Imagen 2: Enhanced image-generating tool with inpainting, outpainting, and text-to-live images
13% Vertex AI Agent Builder: Tool to easily build and deploy generative AI-powered conversational agents for businesses.
13% Gemini in Databases: AI-powered tools simplifying database creation, monitoring, and migration
12% Others
122 Voters
How are you feeling about the Apple Vision Pro two months later?
At launch, the Apple Vision Pro was the talk of the town. Everyone seemed to want to get their hands on Apple's newest shiny toy. Has your opinion about it changed?
5% I own one and still use it from time to time..
6% I own an Apple Vision Pro, but rarely use it now.
4% I'm still interested in it and plan on purchasing one in the future..
25% I would still like to buy one, but it is too expensive right now.
9% The hype died for me and I no longer want one.
46% I was never interested in it.
254 Voters
Do You Think Governments Should Have the Power to Ban Social Media Platforms?
With the U.S. government threatening to ban TikTok, do you think this is an overstep?
16% Yes, I fully believe it's their right.
18% Yes, if it's deemed a danger.
29% No, I think they're overstepping.
24% No, but I think we need more succinct regulation
12% I don't care
356 Voters