The Foursquare founder's new app is an AI-powered 'DJ' for neighborhood updates

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Dennis Crowley, the founder of Foursquare, has unveiled his latest venture: BeeBot, an AI-powered "DJ" app that delivers contextual audio updates to users as they move through their day. The app is designed for AirPods and other headphones with audio capabilities, and it will push users snippets of audio about nearby people, places, and events.

To use the app, users need to give it access to their location and share a handful of keywords about their interests. They can also share their contacts to receive updates from friends who are using the app. The AI-powered "DJ" voice will then provide users with updates throughout the day, alerting them to interesting events, landmarks, or gossip from friends.

While BeeBot's concept is reminiscent of Foursquare's check-in feature, which Crowley popularized over 15 years ago, the new app has a more streamlined approach. Gone are the mayorships and badges that helped make Foursquare popular; instead, BeeBot focuses on providing users with a "playful spirit" similar to its predecessor.

The app incorporates advanced AI technologies, including a mix of large language models (LLMs) and synthetic voices. The algorithm used is inspired by TikTok's approach, but with a focus on what's happening nearby and in real life (IRL). BeeBot will also draw on local Substacks and newsletters for relevant information about the area.

While Crowley acknowledges that the app is still "very much a work in progress," he believes it has the potential to become a fully-fledged product through user feedback. For now, BeeBot is available in the App Store, with users able to expect occasional interruptions from the AI-powered DJ to share updates – but not during voice or video calls.
 
I'm loving this new BeeBot app! It's like having your own personal radio host who knows you and what's around you 💡. I can see how it could be super useful, especially for travelers or people who want to discover new things in their daily lives. The idea of getting snippets of audio about nearby people, places, and events is genius 🤩. And the fact that it incorporates AI-powered "DJ" voice is just too cool 😎. I'm curious to see how it evolves with user feedback, but for now, I think it's a fun and innovative way to make your daily commute more engaging 🚂💻.
 
OMG 🤯 I love this idea for BeeBot! It's like having your own personal audio tour guide 🗺️. I mean who doesn't want to know what's happening nearby? 😄 It's so cool that it uses AI and LLMs, like the ones used by TikTok... I wonder if they'll have ads or just keep it free? 💸 Free would be awesome tho 🙌 Would be great if users could customize their updates too, like favorite artists or sports teams 🎵🏈
 
🤖 I'm intrigued by this new app BeeBot, it's like having a personal tour guide and DJ all rolled into one! 🎶 The idea of receiving audio snippets about people, places, and events around you is pretty cool 😊. But what really gets me is how it uses AI to curate the updates - I mean, who doesn't want to hear about interesting stuff happening nearby? 💡 The fact that it draws from Substacks and newsletters is also a great touch 📰. Can't wait to give it a try and see how it evolves! 👂
 
omg, bee bot sounds like so much fun 🤩 i love how it uses ai to give you these little audio snippets about what's around u, like who's at ur doorstep or what's happening nearby 🚨🎵 the fact that u can share contacts and keywords with ur friends makes it feel super social too 👫 but, gotta ask, how much of this is gonna be ads? 🤑 will we be hearing more from local businesses and whatnot? anyway, cant wait to try it out on my airpods 🎧
 
i'm loving this idea of beebot! 🐜🎶 it's like having your own personal concierge that's always on the move and spilling the tea about what's happening around you. the concept is so familiar, yet fresh - i mean, who wouldn't want to know what's going down in their neighborhood or at the coffee shop they frequent all the time? 🤔 and the fact that it's using tiktok's algorithm as a starting point but with a local twist is genius. Crowley's not trying to reinvent the wheel here, he's just giving Foursquare fans something new and exciting to play with. plus, who wouldn't want to hear an ai-powered dj spinning some sick beats and sharing insider info while they're on their daily grind? 😎
 
🤔 I think this whole "audio update" thing is kinda cool! Imagine walking down the street and hearing snippets of info about the people around you 🗣️👥 It's like having your own personal news feed, minus the screen 📱📰 But what I'm a bit curious about is how much accuracy will BeeBot have? Are they gonna be super accurate or just wing it? And what if someone hears something that's not true? 🤦‍♂️
 
I'm both stoked and skeptical about BeeBot 🤔. On one hand, who doesn't want to be serenaded by a personalized "DJ" throughout their day? It's like having your own personal soundtrack for life! The idea of being able to catch snippets of local gossip or events is pretty cool too 👂. But on the other hand, I'm worried about how much data we're giving up to these apps 🤯. Are we really comfortable with our location and contact info being shared with an AI? And what's with the constant interruptions? Can't it just let us enjoy our day in peace? 😒 Still, I have to admit that Crowley's got some serious tech chops under his belt 💻. Maybe BeeBot'll surprise me and become a game-changer 🎉.
 
I'm both excited and skeptical about BeeBot 🤔🎵. On one hand, I love the idea of having a personal AI DJ that's always on and provides you with interesting info as you go about your day 🕰️. It's like having your own personal tour guide or info broker, but way more chill 😎. The use of local Substacks and newsletters is also a genius touch 👍.

On the other hand, I worry that it might be a bit too much info 🤯. I mean, do you really want to hear about what's happening in your area 24/7? And what if the AI gets stuck on some weird fact or tidbit that just won't die? 😂 It'll be interesting to see how user feedback shapes the app and helps it refine its approach.

Overall, I think BeeBot has the potential to be a really cool tool, but it's still early days 🤞. Will it become the next big thing? Only time will tell... 🕰️
 
omg i just read about this new app BeeBot and its so cool 🤩 but like how does it know who the people are saying on the street? is it gonna be invasive? 🙈 also i wonder if its possible to use it with my old headphones that r already broken 😂 and what kinda keywords do u need to share about ur interests? can i just say "coffee" or wut? 😅
 
🤔 I'm not sure about this one... think it's kinda cool how they're using AI and audio to make the experience more immersive, but at the same time, it feels like you're just being bombarded with info all day 📣. Like, can't we just have some peace and quiet for once? And what's up with needing to share your contacts to get updates from friends? Just seems like an extra layer of complexity...
 
I'm loving this new app thingy! 🤖 BeeBot sounds like a total game-changer - imagine having your own personal audio sidekick that gives you cool info about what's going on around you 📚👂. And I gotta say, the fact that it uses AI and stuff makes me think it's gonna get better with time 💻. The idea of getting updates from friends who are using it too is genius - it's like having your own little social network in your earbuds 🎧. Can't wait to try it out myself! 😊
 
omg i think this app is kinda cool 🤖! bee bot sounds like it's gonna be so much fun to use, especially when you're out and about and just need a little audio update about what's going on around you. i love the idea of hearing snippets from friends who are also using the app - it's like having your own personal DJ spinning tunes for you 🎶! at the same time though, i'm a bit worried that it might get annoying if you're just getting too many random updates all day... anyway, can't wait to try it out and see how it goes 💻
 
omg i'm so down for this new app 🤩 beebot sounds like it's gonna be so cool!! giving me snippets of audio about ppl nearby sounds like a whole new level of social experience 💡 i mean, who wouldn't want to know what's going on in their neighborhood without having to check their phone every 5 sec? 😂 the fact that it uses ai and can learn from users' interests is genius 🤓 but also kinda creepy lol what if it starts getting too good at knowing us? 🤔 anyway, i'm def gonna try it out as soon as it's available! 👍
 
I'm low-key loving this idea 😏... it's like having your own personal audio assistant that knows where you are and what you care about. No more mindless scrolling through socials, just get updates when something cool is happening nearby 📍. And the AI sounds pretty advanced, I mean, who wouldn't want to hear about what's trending in their area or what their friends are up to? The whole 'playful spirit' vibe from Foursquare makes sense too, it's like a fun companion for your daily commute or workout 💃. Can you imagine getting updates on local events or concerts happening near you while walking around? Game changer 🚀... but for now, I'm not sure if the app is ready for prime time, gotta wait and see how users react to it 😊.
 
omg bee bot sounds like a total game changer 🤯 i mean who doesn't want to be serenaded by an AI dj while they're walking down the street? 😂 it's so cool that it's inspired by foursquare's check-in feature but also takes it in a more streamlined direction. and i love how it uses local substacks and newsletters for real-life info - that's some genius stuff right there! 💡 the whole thing just feels like something dennis crowley would come up with, you know? 🤓 anyway, can't wait to give it a try and see what kind of updates i get! 👂
 
omg can you even imagine walking down the street and hearing a snippet of info about the barista who just made your coffee lol beebot sounds like such a game changer i love how it uses local subsstacks and news to give you real time info - its like having your own personal assistant walking with you everywhere
 
I think this is so cool 🤩! I mean, who wouldn't want to hear snippets of audio about their surroundings all day long? It's like having your own personal radio that's always on and sharing interesting facts with you 😊. And the fact that it uses AI and can learn from users' interests makes it even more personalized. But I'm not sure if I'd want to use it during my daily commute, there's already too much noise in my ears 🎧. Maybe it'll be a fun little distraction when I'm just hanging out at home or walking around with friends though 👫. One thing that does have me wondering is how well this app will handle user input and corrections, especially if someone's sharing local Substacks and newsletters - hope they're accurate! 🤔
 
man 🤔 I just can't help but think about how much our surroundings shape who we are as people and what we know about each other. this bee bot thingy is like a digital version of that, it's like having a personal tour guide that's always on the move, sharing interesting tidbits about your daily life. but at the same time, it's also kinda creepy, like having a constant companion that knows all your secrets 🤫 and can share them with others if you let it. what does that say about our desire for connection and community? are we just looking for ways to be more aware of the world around us or are we just looking for ways to be more aware of ourselves?

and i'm also thinking about how this technology is gonna change the way we interact with each other, like sharing updates from friends and stuff. it's like having a digital social circle that's always on the move. but what does that say about our need for validation and attention? are we just looking for ways to get more likes and shares or are we just looking for ways to feel more connected?

anyway, i guess what i'm saying is that bee bot is more than just a cool new app, it's like a reflection of our society and how we're all trying to figure out this whole "being human" thing 🤷‍♂️
 
omg how creepy is this?! 🤯 they're basically creating these mini personal radio stations that play gossip and info about people u just walk past lol what's next? like I get that it's cool and all but a lil too much for my taste idk if ppl will actually use this thing or just wanna slap their airpods on and pretend its not listening to them 🤫
 
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