Exactly! I've been using Gemini Live for a while now and have been able to converse quite fluently. Maybe it's the long think functionality that's a differentiator here from OAI, which I'd be surprised if Gemini doesn't come out with of their own this year.
Right?! Unless you think this move is going to generate general excitement in our lives, it's just another rich guy moving from one high paying job to another.
In a world where most teams are remote and members don't see or meet each other, sometimes throughout their entire tenure, I think a bit of human contact is worth the time sacrifice. Corporate productivity is does not trump this in my opinion.
I see you're being down voted, Reddit style. But you're on the mark about the hate tone of comments. If you don't like Amplifier, don't use it. No need to spew hate.
In the US, the only way to generate passive wealth is through homeownership for most people. Others know how to invest and manage their portfolio actively.