Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 03/21 – TikTok Showdown
Mar 21, 2023
As TikTok gears up for a congressional showdown, it touts its impressive 150 million monthly users in the US. The episode dives into the app's new guidelines banning deepfakes and highlights Google's dismissal of a Chinese app over security issues. OpenAI's brief shutdown of ChatGPT due to a privacy bug raises further concerns. Meanwhile, the struggles of leadership transitions at Amazon are contrasted with corporate challenges faced post-Bezos. Lastly, AI's game-changing role in healthcare is explored, showcasing innovations that could revolutionize patient interactions.
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TikTok's Showdown
- TikTok's popularity in the U.S. is a key factor in its fight against a potential ban.
- The platform boasts 150 million monthly active users, influencing politicians wary of losing young voters.
TikTok's Deepfake Policy
- TikTok updated its guidelines, banning deepfakes of private figures and fake endorsements.
- This comes after an AI-generated video showed Joe Rogan promoting a product he doesn't endorse.
Pinduoduo Security Concerns
- Google suspended Pinduoduo's app from the Play Store over security concerns.
- Researchers accuse the Chinese e-commerce giant of using malware to monitor users.