Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 02/14 – Elon, If You Want It Or Not
Feb 14, 2023
Elon Musk's tweets are now popping up everywhere on Twitter, whether you want them or not! The US is tightening the leash on crypto, pushing it toward the fringes of finance. TikTok is targeting older users to boost growth while trying to shake off competition. Amazon is making strides in physical retail, all while their autonomous shuttles are hitting the streets. Plus, ByteDance is making waves in the VR market, challenging Meta's reign with its affordable headsets. Who knew tech could be this wild?
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Elon's Tweets Flood Feeds
- Some Twitter users saw more of Elon Musk's tweets and replies in their feeds, even if they didn't follow him.
- Musk acknowledged the issue and said they are making adjustments to the algorithm.
Twitter API Delay Insights
- Twitter's new paid API launch has been delayed, impacting third-party apps.
- This delay will likely affect how TechMeme surfaces tweets.
Bing AI Demo Errors
- Bing AI made factual errors in its demo, similar to Google's Bard.
- It incorrectly summarized financial data and provided inaccurate information on several topics.