Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 12/09 – Instagram To Return To A Chronological Feed
Dec 9, 2021
Instagram is revamping its chronological feed, sparking debates on its effects on mental health and engagement. Lawmakers are engaging in crucial discussions around cryptocurrency's future. WhatsApp is testing its Novi wallet for crypto transactions, while Amazon faces hefty fines in Italy for market dominance issues. DeepMind introduces a groundbreaking language model that can outperform others, changing the AI landscape. Meanwhile, the web staple Alexa.com is shutting down, making way for new tech innovations.
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Mosseri's Section 230 Proposal
- Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified before a Senate subcommittee.
- He proposed updating Section 230, tying tech company protections to adherence to kids' safety rules set by a government body.
Chronological Feed Returns
- Instagram plans to bring back a chronological feed option in Q1 2022.
- This reverses their previous stance, acknowledging user complaints about algorithmic ranking.
Positive Crypto Hearing
- A congressional hearing with crypto executives was received positively.
- Legislators seemed better informed and potentially more open to crypto.