Explore the future of visual search technology in this insightful Web Summit talk featuring Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann and Wired's Lauren Goode. Delve into Pinterest's unique position among social networks, its content moderation strategies, and the innovative Pinterest Lens. Discover how visual technology is revolutionizing inspiration, idea discovery, and personal pursuits. Learn about the challenges faced by Pinterest, its comparison with Google Lens, and the potential impact of heads-up displays. Examine the purpose of technology, its effects on happiness, and Pinterest's approach to external validation. Gain insights into Pinterest's financial growth, potential public offering, and commitment to building non-harmful products. Reflect on the most important technologies shaping our future and how visual search fits into this landscape.
Overview
Syllabus
What is Pinterest
Pinterest in the context of other social networks
Content moderation on Pinterest
Pinterests challenges
Pinterest Lens
Where did you see this all going
Why is this happening
Pinterest vs Google Lens
Google Lens for commerce
Heads up displays
The purpose of technology
How do you square the two
Is Pinterest good for us
What makes people happy
External validation
How people use Pinterest
Inspirational quotes
The future of Pinterest
Financial growth
Going public
Dont build things that are harmful
The most important technology
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